Hovering

As with any exercises during which the dog hovers, we incorporate Opposition Reflex. We separate the DOWN exercise from movement and fix it separately. Please make certain not to pull the dog out of the position completely. Your leash pressure will have to be steady and firm.

Once the dog is doing better in stationary exercise, we start heeling backward, when the dog is DOWN, apply Opposition Reflex.

You notice Tobias advise the Handler not to speak to the dog in an excited tone. It makes it harder for the dog to remain calm in a DOWN position.

Just with a few reps, the dog goes deeper into a DOWN.