Teach Pivot Turns with a Bowl | Better Leash Walking & Trick Foundations

Описание: Want better leash engagement, cleaner pivots, or stronger rear-end awareness in your dog?

In this video, I show you how to introduce and use a pivot bowl to improve:
• Leash walking pivots
• Engagement and focus
• Trick training foundations
• Canine fitness and conditioning

A pivot bowl is simply a stable object your dog places their front paws on while moving their rear end around it. This teaches body awareness and precise movement control.

Step 1: Introduce the Object

Not every dog is comfortable stepping onto a new surface.

You will learn:
• How to acclimate your dog to the bowl
• How to reward small contact attempts
• When to start with a larger or softer object
• How to build confidence before adding movement

Confidence comes first. Precision comes later.

Step 2: Build Front Paw Stability

Your dog learns to:
• Keep both front paws planted
• Shift weight appropriately
• Stay balanced on a surface

This builds the foundation for:
• Competitive obedience pivots
• Cleaner heel work
• Trick transitions
• Back up cues
• Sit pretty and other fitness moves

Step 3: Add Rear End Movement

Once your dog is comfortable:
• Use spatial pressure to guide movement
• Lure carefully without pulling them off
• Reward small shifts in the rear end
• Increase speed gradually

This improves core strength, coordination, and leash responsiveness.

Why Pivot Bowl Training Works

Rear-end awareness does not come naturally to many dogs.

Pivot work:
• Strengthens muscles
• Improves balance
• Builds handler focus
• Enhances leash engagement
• Increases precision in advanced skills

This method is force-free and appropriate for puppies, adult dogs, and sport dogs.

Want More Structure?

Pivot bowl work supports:
• Directional turns
• Leash engagement
• Trick training
• Canine fitness programs

I teach these skills in my positive reinforcement training programs serving Glendale, Phoenix, and the West Valley.

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⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Why use a pivot bowl?
00:20 – What a pivot bowl is
00:46 – Introducing the object safely
01:15 – Acclimating hesitant dogs
02:00 – Rewarding paw contact
02:45 – Switching to a larger surface if needed
03:30 – Building confidence with both paws up
04:05 – Using the “up” cue
04:35 – Transitioning to advanced work
05:00 – Adding rear-end movement
05:35 – Using body pressure correctly
06:00 – Luring without losing stability
06:30 – Canine fitness benefits
06:55 – Increasing speed and precision
07:15 – Transitioning to leash pivots
07:45 – Final pivot bowl recap

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