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Week 4 to Week 5 Work with Mabel and Millie

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In order to make a dent in Millie and Mabel's leash walking and jumping, I practice various real-life setups with them to prepare them.  I also use the commands throughout the day in addition and seperate from formal training.  Getting these to be a habit will make their success possible.   On week 4, heeling started inside with Mabel and Millie until it was easy inside.  There were some walks for loose leash on week 4, off the property walks, but heeling was not ready then. In Week 5, heeling has started on walks, both on and off the property.  Also, this is on leash only without the e-collar.   Sit stays off leash and no ecollar with audio dogs barking distractions (my earbuds made the dog barking hard to hear on these videos, but it is on and loud) and other distractions (toys and other dog Rigatoni).  This is in preparation for dog walks with dogs in sight and sound, and also to firm up the training in general. Send to place off-leash and no...