heelwork
Canine walking discipline
Heelwork is a dog training discipline where the dog walks closely alongside its handler, matching pace and position precisely.
The dog's shoulder typically aligns with the handler's leg, maintaining this position through turns, stops, and changes of speed.
Heelwork is fundamental in obedience competitions and working dog trials: Her heelwork was flawless throughout the routine.
Authoritative orders given
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- sitRest on a seat
- stayRemain in position
- comeMove toward someone
down · focus · attention · recall · release · handler · leash · position
Joint effort toward shared aim
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
- trustConfidence in another
- connectionA joining or relation
- rapportHarmonious mutual connection
partnership · handler · synchronization · understanding · cooperation · focus · motivation · relationship
Gathering for a cause
- trialsFormal legal proceedings
- ringClosed curve shape
- judgingForming an opinion
- scoresAchieves points; many
handler · patterns · precision · points · qualification · titles · AKC · exercises
Rhythmic bodily motion
- musicOrganized auditory art
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- performanceCarrying out a task
tricks · spins · weaves · handler · costumes · creativity · flow · backwards
Location or stance
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- timingArt of choosing moments
- paceSpeed of movement
- turnsRotations or chances
about-turn · halts · figure-eight · pivots · posture · consistency · transitions · attention
commands
Authoritative orders given
come · down · focus · attention · recall · release · handler · leash · position · close
teamwork
Joint effort toward shared aim
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
- trustConfidence in another
- connectionA joining or relation
rapport · partnership · handler · synchronization · understanding · cooperation · focus · motivation · relationship · attunement
rally
Gathering for a cause
scores · handler · patterns · precision · points · qualification · titles · AKC · exercises · novice
dancing
Rhythmic bodily motion
- musicOrganized auditory art
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
- routineRegular sequence of actions
performance · tricks · spins · weaves · handler · costumes · creativity · flow · backwards · pivots
position
Location or stance
turns · about-turn · halts · figure-eight · pivots · posture · consistency · transitions · attention · engagement