Teaching Your Dog To Heel



Posted: Thursday, July 24, 2008

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So you've decided you want a canine buddy with all of the splashing bath time fun. Doggie treats, toys and mealtime containers has now made thier way to the top of your shopping list. Wonderment of how it's going to be at walk time floods your thinking up to the moment that it's time to try out the most expensive collar and leash you could find. Then you realize after the first snatch backwards or yank forward from your new friend, that walk time has changed since your pleasant thoughts of "come on boy".

Reality is starring you right in the face and now it's up to you to learn control of the outdoor arena that looks like a gigantic playground to your dog. Basic instructions to training your lovable pooch can definitly be the beginning of a doggie-owner heaven, until you really realized that it's more to complete obedience than meets your dog's eye.

The novice doggie/owner team will continue to go around in these "I said stop " circles, until permanent progress is established. A dog who stays close to the owner's side at all times, while on a completly relaxed leash can quickly be recognized as an expert in the heel command. Granted all the distractions along the way when walking your pet may be very tempting, but the owner's greatest reward will finally come as your dog learns to sit at the heel command through all temptation.

As the heel command is given the dog should immediately respond with no curiosity lunges attempted. Your loveable pooch should remain sitting at your side until the release command is prompted. Once the heel command is accepted and endorsed by your dog, you will begin to notice that a pleasant walk will be the highlight of your day. Whether it be another dog, a bush or a polite passerby, your calm cool best friend will remain loyal to the heel command. There will be no excuse used to urinate or defecate, but only a veteran's pose to all outside distractions until the release command is stated. As you being the owner understand that heeling means total subjection to a halt, it will give you the upper hand to all future walks.

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