heelwork

heel·work

noun

a. The training of a dog to heel.
b. A series of exercises or maneuvers performed by a dog while heeling.
In flamenco dancing, a stylized tapping of the heels in time with the music.

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Noun

(uncountable)

A routine in dog shows in which the dog moves at the handler's heels, sometimes choreographed to music.

Origin

heel +"Ž work

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