subject: Learn Dogs Heel Command... Right Here! [print this page] When dogs heel, it's like your dogs line of communication with you, literally. Make sure you realize that by using a leash, you know that it's not a restraining device. You don't want to tug, you want to lead him. A way of making it through the park with out distractions. When dogs heel, it promotes proper behavior. This is a good thing to learn, you don't want an out of control dog after all. When dogs heel, it is not hard for them to grasp the whole learning process, but it does help if your dog knows how to come first. The leash is your dogs life line, you want him by your side and doing so in an obedient way. Who doesn't want a well behaved dog, that listens to you and does what he's told? I know that I sure do.
Just start with the leash, hold a treat in your hand, to give your dog something for following your command the right way. When your dogs heel, it becomes like second nature as long as you practice the dogs heel command on a regular basis. Now that doesn't mean every time you go for a walk but just enough to learn the command properly. Don't punish them if your dogs heel training isn't going as fast as you'd like. It takes time like anything else. Especially when your dog is still a youngster, he does not know any better unless you teach him the proper way of doing things. Speak positively and in a nice tone when commanding your dog. He won't want to respond positively to you if your being mean to him, you maybe scaring him you don't want that. Feel free to check out the free dog training lesson video, in the link below. Hope it helps and good luck with your dog!
