How To Teach In Place Turns
In Place Turns are simply turning without any forward movement. These turns are best taught after you have completed the turns from the heeling motion.
In Place Turns
Right Turn
Step back with the right leg as you command "Heel". Pivot with the right leg as you motion the dog's position with your left hand. Command the dog to "Sit".
Right Turn About
Step back with the right leg as you command "Heel". Pivot with the right leg as you motion the dog's position with your left hand. Command the dog to "Sit".
Left Turn
Hold the leash in the left hand. As you step in front of the dog, hand signal the dog to stay. Quickly, give the "Heel" command while signaling the leg position. Take two steps forward and command the dog to "Sit".
Left Turn About
Hold the leash in the left hand. As you step in front of the dog, hand signal the dog to stay. Quickly, give the "Heel" command while signaling the leg position. Take two steps forward and command the dog to "Sit".
Turn Against Your Dog
Step back with your left foot as you command "Heel". Pivot with the right leg as you motion the dog's position with your left hand on your left leg and switch the leash from your right hand to your left hand. Command the dog to "Sit"