Using the food motivation method i have been doing great with my GSD pup. I have ed's video on obedience but it does not go into detail the heel position. In the video all it does is talk about not pulling on the leash and not the "heel" position.
What is the best way to start this portion of obedience?
My plan: start with the dog on a long line in a down stay postion. walk about 10 feet and give the heel command, as i give the heel command i pop the leash and guide the dog to the left side and into a sit. Then i reward with a treat.
Is there a different approach? or is this pretty much it?
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What youre describing is a heel seeking excersise. I would recomend not going out 10 feet. I would advise (while youre dog is in heel position) tell your dog to sit and take 2 steps forward and stop, keeping your back to the dog. Keep your left arm down at your side, hold the leash (6ft leash) in your right hand. Tell the dog to heel and pop the leash ( where the dog doesnt see any movement). When the dog moves into heel position and sits,reward and repeat.
Stop making excuses for your dog and start training it!
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The dog will soon learn the importance of putting himself in heel. Left turns in heeling, 180 degree left turns while heeling, 360 degree left turns while heeling. Have the dog in a sit front position and say heel and start stepping forward,(with left foot) as soon as the dogs in heel position stop and reward. You will soon drive home the importance of heel position to the dog and the dog will naturally start putting itself in the position.
Stop making excuses for your dog and start training it!
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