Nope I don't
It's a better name than I gave it LOL
Working on the leash:
There's nothing worse than having a dog that pulls on leash. It makes walking a chore instead of being a fun way to be outside with your dog.
If you have a puppy, a lot of the time puppies often won't walk on a leash. They get scared, and stiffen up! They won't move!
The best way to get your puppy used to the leash, is put it on them inside the house. Let them drag it around for a few days to get used to the way it feels.
Than you can begin proper heeling.
There are two different types of heeling in my opinion. The first being the obedience heel, where the dog is right at your left side, never ahead never behind. Then there is the loose leash heeling, that I use on walks.
When I walk my dogs on leash, it's ALWAYS a loose leash. Even if there is another dog, there is never tension. There is no sniffing allowed, no stopping. (This is only because they are only on leash on our way to the off leash park. For those of you who dont allow your dogs off leash, sniffing and stopping is allowed
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Loose leash heeling:
This is the best tactic that has worked for me:
Have plenty of treats! Hot dogs cut up into tiny pieces works great!
For the first few times, don't expect to walk very far. (You'll understand in a second)
Start off on the sidewalk. "Chance heel!". And start walking, as soon as they begin pulling on the leash, turn around and walk the other way without sayin ga word! (If it's a young puppy, don't walk too fast or too abruptly, you don't want to pull on the collar too hard). As soon as they catch up, "Good boy Chance! Good heel" And give them a piece of hot dog.
It's very simple. The dog starts to pull on the leash, you walk the other way! When they aren't pulling, they get a treat.
It will take a few sessions, especially when they are excited. But eventually the dog will learn, that when they pull on the leash, they get a jerk, and you start walking the other way! So they have to hurry to catch up to you! Then when they catch up they get a treat!
Even now, with my guys, sometimes if they get too far on the leash, I'll give them a warning now, "Eh eh!", and they'll slow down. Even the best trained dog needs some verbal guidance and gets excited.
This tactic is proven to work. And you don't need to use training aids, like prongs, chokes or haltis. Just a normal, flat buckle collar!
Had to add. Make it fun for you dog to be near you! Your neighbors WILL think you are crazy, but you'll have a dog that walks on leash well!
Often, when it's just me and my dogs. I speak to them, in a very happy tone, "Good heeling guys! Your such a good boy! Good job!" Always in a happy, excited tone. You WANT your dog to WANT to be with you. So if you have a angry tone, "CHANCE HEEL!", why would they want to be near you! So keep it happy, and fun.
