Training your dog to walk on a leash introduce the puppy to the collar or harness and leash.
Train your dog to heel off leash.
Off leash heel walking can be very useful in situations where you need your hands free or when you have more than one dog at heel.
Say your dog s name followed by the cue heel and move off with your hand tapping your side to encourage her to follow.
Once you have compliance begin using food intermittently while still praising her.
To teach your dog to heel choose a verbal command such as right here and use it consistently during training.
Teaching a dog to heel involves training it to stay close by your side while walking and it is a great way to instill self control in your dog whether it s on or off leash.
Teaching a dog to heel.
Teaching your dog to walk on a loose leash will eliminate leash pulling during walks which is safer for your dog and more enjoyable for you.
Any dog even the most energetic pups can learn to heel and teaching this command.
Start out by letting him get used to wearing a collar or harness and a leash.
Don t try to heel for two steps until you can heel for one.
Repeat this technique until your dog is responding well.
Walking with your dog at a heel is more formal than walking your dog on a loose leash.
Once your dog can perform a rapid fire staccato sequence of several one step heels and sits in.
Then take a step or two repeat the command and put your dog into the heel position again.
During heel walking the leash is never tight or the dog doesn t wear a leash at all.
Next have your dog stand next to you say the command and show your dog the heel position.
Your goal is to show your dog that walking next to you brings good things.