working dog's age - Page 1

Hi, I was wondering what is the yongest age in whuch you can do the BH competition and when can you start to do the IPO ? thanks, I also would like to know when you call the dog to heel from in front of you is it better for the dog to go around you or jump around to your side? and how do you train the dog to jump to yout left side from the front??? thanks Jess

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It is 15 months for the BH, 18 months for IPO1, 19 months IPO2, and 20 months for IPO3. The way the dog finishes is a preference, I personally like the dog to just hop to the side. This way the dog is always in sight plus I train the IPO about turn. Jeff

Thanks, Could you try and explane how to teach the dog to hop to the side?? Thanks Jess