I don't know about Cindy's video, but our FR trainer taught me to teach Neb to heal by first having him in a heel position, but sitting, be rewarded for looking up/eye contact. I gave the treat in a smooth downward motion so he didn't break eye contact to get it (that was hard for me, I have butterfingers). I used the 'au pied' (heel) command for the eye contact.
Once he was really solid with the eye contact, and holding his position, we started with an 'au pied' while I took one step forward. He moves with me, gets rewarded. Then we would do it again. One step at a time. Once he was solid with that, we went faster, until we were heeling.
Don't know if that helps, but hopefully!
It's also, as all commands, easiest to teach in a low-distraction area and then proof later with distractions.
For competition the dog is to close. For just going for a walk it's up to you.
Many dogs do this. It's no different then a dog on a leash. He/she can look around and know where your at without really paying attention.
I had a GSDxDane that did this. Dern near knocked my knee out of wack till I broke him of it.
For competition the dog is to close. For just going for a walk it's up to you.
Many dogs do this. It's no different then a dog on a leash. He/she can look around and know where your at without really paying attention.
I had a GSDxDane that did this. Dern near knocked my knee out of wack till I broke him of it.
Luc used to that. I kept on (accidentally!!!) stepping on his feet and now he heels 2-3 feet away from me. I've been unsuccessful at setting up a happy medium distance.
I broke his habit by strapping a collar around my leg after I poked tacks thru the back side out. This was 35-40 yrs ago. Today I'm just a nice old granpa and use marker training. Mark and reward for correct position.
Ed and Cindy's Marker training DVD is tops!
Hate to say it but most of those pics are examples of very flashy, very incorrect heels. Forging, crowding and curling.
None are correct, but many judges either don't take points, or actually like the incorrect heeling.
Some judges will allow curling in exchange for attentiveness.
One of the many complaints in Schutzhund, and yes, you see it ALL the time.
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