Important – Once you take the leash off, remember fondly the following: Your dog should not run off, with you chasing vainly behind, yelling for Fido to return.

Yes, if you want Fido to free heal, you’ll want your dog trained to heal on the leash first.

This is how you have to start;

Take your dog off it’s leash

Walk in a very straight line. (Angling into the dog will cause her to heel wide.)

Walk briskly! Don’t walk with the pace of your dog.

Don’t wave both hands about – hold your Left-hand close to your body!

Make sure you always supply the first command in a happy modulation of voice.(Your dog needs to know that you are happy – don’t try to teach your canine anything if you are in a negative frame of mind.)

Change your voice to a commanding tone or call your canine’s name sharply if they don’t keep up to your walking pace or maybe they amble away.

AFTER the second command, gently pat your side and present praise.(Give praise at every opportunity)

If forging (Fido attempts to get ahead of you) is your problem, or if perhaps your dog attempts to dart off, you should stand still! Signal back along with your left hand and repeat the heel command forcefully, then pat your side coaxingly.

Remember, teaching your dog is not unlike training your son or daughter to behave in a way society expects. Let them have rules and boundaries. Be firm about what is right and what is not. Praise if you have an opportunity, That is, whenever you dog performs as asked.

As soon as your dog is doing a good job of learning, provide it with the commendation it deserves! Praise it though it may be actually learning and performing well.

If the dog you are training is big, make sure you carry the leash folded twice, with the snap end in your RIGHT hand. If the dog fails to take notice, call her name loudly or reach out and “spank” her playfully on the hindquarters with all the end of the leash. Next coax your dog close by patting your side. (Never hit hard or even in such a way that you cause you dog pain. Only the LIGHT spank is all that’s needed)

If all tries to keep your dog at heel position fail, you need to put the leash back on, provide ONE good jerk to bring the dog in close, and attempt again. The change in voice, accompanied by flattery, with the occasional use of the leash, should eventually teach your canine to stay at your side at all times. Particularly if make the heeling fun!

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