Dancing with Dogs: Getting started in Heelwork to Music with Lorna and Nora

In this super cool episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, Lauren is joined by the amazing and wonderful Lorna who, with her Border Collie Nora, trains and competes in the magical world of Heelwork to Music and dancing with dogs!Lauren and Lorna are here in this awesome episode to chat all things Heelwork to Music, trick training and of course, DOGS!From the difference between heelwork to music and freestyle to how this amazing dog and exciting sport builds an incredible dog-handler bond and relationship and how it can be enjoyed by any handler or dog, no matter their age, size, breed or background!Plus, as Lorna and Nora prepare to make their debut at Crufts 2023, they are here to give you some of their favourite top tips on learning new tricks with your dog and then piecing them all together to choreograph a finished routine.There’s so much more in this episode, from top tricks, tips and hacks for those wanting to get started in trick training and heelwork to music, to breaking down tricks into small steps when teaching your dog so that you can set them up to succeed!Even if you don’t have any dreams to compete, trick training and dancing with dogs can be an amazing relationship booster in your everyday life with your dog! Dance, play and train tricks from the comfort of your living room and build an amazing, enriching relationship with your dog at the same time!AND you get to hear some handy hints for parents who have children who want to get into training tricks or even dancing with dogs in heelwork to music, not to mention Lauren and Lorna share their top tips on the qualities to look for in a dog who would be perfect for trick work and heelwork to music!This episode is absolutely one you will not want to miss, so dive in and have a listen – and while you’re here leave a review for us and share with us what was your biggest takeaway!Support the show