Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- Biscuits And Treats
- Dog Bones
- Dog Food
- Dog Leashes
- Dog Training Aids
- Dog Treats
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Step 1
Have your dog on your left side, facing the same direction as you.
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Step 2
In your left hand hold food in front of your dog's nose.
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Step 3
Give the command "Heel" and begin taking steps while keeping the treat in front of your left hip.
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Step 4
Note that it may take several attempts to keep your dog focused on the food.
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Step 5
Say the word "Good" at the exact time your dog walks as you walk.
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Step 6
Give your dog the food along with an abundance of praise for even the slightest show of understanding.
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Step 7
Train in short, 5-minute intervals throughout the day.
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Step 8
Be very patient and positive, and have fun.
Comments
mathis1990 said
on 18/10/2009 it would also be wise to teach the dog or puppy to sit when you stop walking but to stand up when a stranger approaches and also to sit and stay when you go into a building if training them to walk without a leash in the city.
jillbeth said
on 23/07/2009 I have three dogs who are very sweet, but two are poorly leash-trained. My fault, not the dogs! I'll have to try this technique.
resourcefulone said
on 15/06/2009 nice article, but I have a small mixed breed, I would not want her to become overweight. usually, I say nice things to her and occassionally will give her a treat.
Hartnmom said
on 27/09/2008 Thank you - this is helpful! Will be trying it with my puppy to teach her how to walk with me nicely and not pull at the leash!!
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