Course Details
In UK obedience, heelwork is the exercise that evokes the most discussion and debate. Because a large proportion of points and time is allocated to heelwork in a conventional British Obedience Test, being successful requires competitors to take heelwork to the next level.
This class breaks down the concept of heelwork into short, bite-sized pieces, and then builds up each layer systematically. It also includes proofing games, exercises for handling, body awareness for heelwork, and lots of fun games. Because it is based on UK style heelwork, it's a bit different from other FDSA courses, but this method has been adapted to train for other styles, including heeling for HWTM, AKC, IPO, Australian, FCI and NZKC rules.
The course will cover:
- Developing handler skills for heelwork
- Body awareness specifically for heeling
- Advanced positions in motion
- Getting ring ready and taking your heeling into competition
- Weaves, figures of eights, and changes of pace in detail
- More drive building games
- Making the mundane, motivating… slow pace, intricate patterns, etc.
- Instructor games for heelwork – games you can take into a class
- Problem solving
Please note: Because this is the second in a series on FCI heeling, we will not cover foundation exercises. In addition, Gold places are limited to those who have either completed the Foundation FCI Heeling course, or are already competing with their dog and have a history of established heeling.
Registration
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Registration will begin at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time.
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Enrollment limits: Gold: 12 students, Silver: 25 students, Bronze: unlimited.
If you are interested in a bronze level subscription, you can sign up at any time during the registration period.
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Syllabus
Week 1:
Prep week – Issues, problems and common faults….
The opening week will allow you the opportunity to ensure that the course is tailored to your specific needs. A video of your dogs current heelwork/heeling detailing the exact areas that you want to progress and work on within the course. An example of a ‘competitive heelwork’ round and a training session to be submitted for review and discussion.
Core motivation games to add to add to your heelwork training
Week 2:
Handler focus – A chance to have your handling reviewed and polished, break down of footwork, deportment and handling.
Core stability exercises for heelwork.
Week 3:
Proofing games, polishing games and fine tuning the basics.
Week 4:
Transferring your ‘at home heeling’ into the ring.
Positions in motion, changes of pace in detail.
Week 5:
Games to take to class – Exercises to help those that teach or to incorporate into those times when you have a group of people together.
Week 6:
Ring prep, ring craft and ring ready – Using the ring to your best advantage.
Prerequisites & Supplies
Prerequisites: OB530 FCI Heeling, is required for Gold and Silver level students. Bronze students have no formal prerequisites, however these students must understand that knowledge of OB530 skills will be assumed, and these skills will not be reviewed.
You can purchase the lecture-only portion of OB530 from our Prerequisites Purchase page.
Testimonials
A sampling of what prior students have said about this course ...
Absolutely loved Advanced FCI Heeling, Kamal is such an experienced, knowledgeable & motivating instructor and he has really helped Aria & I to make such awesome progress. can't wait to do his next course FCI Heeling Refining & Polishing. Melita R
This was a very special class! I could never say enough good things about Kamal and this course...imagine a world class expert on heeling watching your every move in incredible detail, giving you advice with his very keen eye, but supporting you and cheering for you every step of the way. He is very invested in each team and customizes this class to exactly your level and what you are hoping to achieve. I was feeling out before this class, needing position help in my heeling, working hard din the past, brainstorming hours to fix my dog...and then Kamel breaks it right down and sets us on the right path!! It means so much to me how he was able to help us, and I am truly grateful!! I can't wait to continue more work with Kamal in the future...sign me up for any of his classes!!
Love Kamal ' s approach to teaching heelwork, please keep him at FDSA. Was lucky enough to attend seminars in Ireland with him and I think he is the best obedience instructor in Ireland and UK.
Wonderful class tailored to each students level. We made such progress in this class. Best of all it was fun for all!!
A great course at a great price! I purchased Bronze level FCI Heeling, I like the fact that I can watch & read material in my own time & then train my dog. This is the second course I have studied & plan to enroll again in other courses. It helps me fulfill my goal with my young dog in competitive obedience. I also instruct at my local obedience club, the courses help me share my knowledge with my students. Larissa H
I loved the course and the video material and since I found it very helpful I also bought the previous course to catch up on some details. That helped me a lot to finally understand a system that nobody before had bothered to really explain to me
I would like to thanks Denise for making this course possible and Kamal for the amazing course the improved so much my technique! Nuno P
