What is heelwork to music?

Heelwork to music or HTM for short is the newest canine competitive activity.

Heelwork to music can be separated into Heelwork to music and freestyle.  HTM is similar to obedience heelwork except there is more flexibility for the dog, you can incorporate movement backwards and sideways, spins, leg weaving and the handler doesn’t need to be in the heelwork position all of the time.

For freestyle the heelwork is kept to a minimum to join tasks together and almost anything goes!  Props and costumes can enhance the routine.

Almost any breed can enjoy HTM, there are a large number of moves but you do not have to teach all of them to your dog, you can choose moves that your dog naturally finds easy or enjoys doing like jump or beg and can leave out tasks that your dog doesn’t enjoy.

Please phone Sarah on 0773 6425527 for more information.

Heelwork to music at Little Orchard

At little orchard all of the training courses incorporate having fun with your dogs and achieving a clearer understanding of how to teach your dogs.  During the good citizen courses we start you thinking about trick training and shaping new or existing tasks to improve your training results.

We run a HTM club that is open to anyone who has achieved the silver level good citizen award. 

If you are interested please click here to go to the contact form page, alternatively you can call Little Orchard on 0773 6425527.

We have a demonstration team that carry out demonstrations at shows and events when we are asked to do so.  All of the dogs have achieved their gold good citizen award and have been training in HTM; some for 6 months and a few of us have been dancing with are canine friends for 3 years.  It is all about fun with your dog, enjoyment for you both, excellent control and a wonderful relationship.
 
Our team includes:

Julie with Bailey the Cocker Spaniel
Alex with Charlie the Westie
Marie with Kole the Labrador
Sarah with Simba the Staffi cross
Michelle with Bailey the Labrador
Jacqui with Izzy the SpanielxTerrier

Related Links

Good research websites for people interested in heelwork to music and freestyle:

www.paws-n-music.co.uk

 
 
 
 

Please note that once a course is booked and paid for it is non refundable
or transferable (when possible some extra lessons will be offered)


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