Introducing The Perch
INTRODUCING THE PERCH
What Is The Perch For?
· Teaching Rear End Awareness
· Coordination
· Balance
· Agility
· Obedience
· Heeling Exercises
· Recall
· Front Positions
Introducing The Perch
· Help your dog place its front feet onto the perch by shaping or luring your dog with a treat.
· Holding their head high with a treat will help to pull the dog up onto the perch.
· If needed lift one paw onto the perch and draw treat upwards to encourage the lifting of the other paw onto the perch. "Yes" and reward immediately.
· Be sure to reward your dog often for this exercise to increase drive and value for the perch.
· We recommend delivering several small treats for maintaining on the perch - be sure to deliver 1 treat at a time not as a handful.
· Be sure to work from multiple angles of approach to ensure your dog learns to collect their balance while keeping their drive for the perch.