Pre-cavaletti skills
Who is it for?
I like teaching cavaletti using shaping. It works especially well for puppies, but it works well for dogs of all ages too! Shaping helps the dog focus forward, which is what we want in cavaletti training. Dogs tend do really well and make a lot of progress in just one or two sessions!
What are the main goals?
Our goal is to teach the dog to walk over the cavaletti poles without hitting or stepping on them. We also want the dog to look straight ahead, not at us.
What do you need?
Some cavaletti-type setup, such as:
A few poles (e.g., shower curtain rods, broom handles, pool noodles cut in half length-wise)
A few hula hoops
A few rolled up towels
A flat and non-slippery floor
Soft, yummy treats
Your dog :)