Summary: Training a dog to back up independently is a goal in pet training. See how to avoid walking towards your dog in training with tips from a dog trainer in this free pet training video.
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"Good. So she's done pretty well with the railings. Back it up. Good, back. Back. Good, back. Good, back, uh-uh-uh. Nope. Back, good. And she's being fairly correctable when she's without them. So she's ready to start practicing that a little bit, and eventually she'll back up straight away while still facing me. Jess, back. Good. And as you see there she's already started to take a couple steps on her own without me walking into her. Come. Good, back. Back. Good, come. Back. Good. Good. She's taking a little bit of an angle, she sees the jump behind her, even though it's not in her way. She's trying to adjust for that. Come. Good. Back. Good. Back. Good. Now she takes one step on her own I'm going to reward her for that as well. Back. Good. Back. Good. And you can get this to where they're going twenty yards away from you. So, just have fun with it, take your time, and your dog will do it too."
eHow Article: Train a Dog to Back Up Independently
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