Exercise 1-5: Back Up
Back up minimum distance of 2 ft.
Handler cues the dog to back away at least 2 ft. (0.6 m). Back-up target is optional.
Exercise 1-5: Back Up
Back up minimum distance of 2 ft.
Handler cues the dog to back away at least 2 ft. (0.6 m). Back-up target is optional.
Purpose: Backing up prevents anticipation and creeping forward.
Equipment: Optional: Back-up target.
Exercise set-up: Back up: Handler stands facing the dog and cues the dog to back up. A continuous cue is acceptable. A back-up target is optional. Handler may not move his/her feet. The exercise begins when the handler gives the back-up cue and ends when the dog has backed up continuously for 2 ft. (0.6 m).
Scoring: Pass/Not yet!
Non-qualifiers: Handler moves toward the dog when cueing the back-up behavior. Handler is unable to get the dog to move backwards. Dog moves forward toward handler before backing up the required distance. Dog sits or lies down anywhere within the required 2 ft. (0.6 m) distance. Dog deviates by more than 45 degrees when backing up. Video does not permit the exercise to be adequately judged.
Tips:
1. Do not walk towards your dog during the back up!
2. While a continuous back-up cue is fine, the dog must not stop and start — the dog must back up the entire time, at any speed (or combination of speeds).
Video example of backing up:
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