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walking to heel tips round 2

  • 28-08-2013 5:46pm
    #1
    snipe02
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    Made this decision after reading another thread ive got 2 ess 5 year old bitch who will walk to heal onky ever used it on roads and paths now she only associates it with roadsand paths can correct this easily enough I think the other is a 14 month old bitch no heel trainig done yet im planning on now teaching them both to heel and for one to heel while the other works and visa versa now this is an area ive absolutely no experience in ,,, what I want to hear is how would ye go about this process and any tips and pitfalls I should look out for and avoid any help deeply appreciated .....

    Snipe02


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  • #2
    deeksofdoom
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    snipe02 wrote: »
    Made this decision after reading another thread ive got 2 ess 5 year old bitch who will walk to heal onky ever used it on roads and paths now she only associates it with roadsand paths can correct this easily enough I think the other is a 14 month old bitch no heel trainig done yet im planning on now teaching them both to heel and for one to heel while the other works and visa versa now this is an area ive absolutely no experience in ,,, what I want to hear is how would ye go about this process and any tips and pitfalls I should look out for and avoid any help deeply appreciated .....

    Snipe02

    Personally i wouldn't bring 2 dogs out shooting, I'ld prefer to work one and leave the other back in the trailer. That way I'm only watching one dog and i can enjoy my day.

    You can also concentrate on one dog and get it working right rather than have your attention divided between both dogs.

    Of course its perfectly achievable but why would you be bothered.


  • #3
    Maxmillian
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    Hi snipe02, The way I have found that works best can be used for any age of dog. Get onto a pretty quiet road/track. Put the lead on the dog and start to walk in one direction with the dog on your left side. Hold the lead in both hands with 6-12" slack between them. Just as the dog takes up the available slack between you and him (as he goes too far ahead), release the remaining slack by letting go with your left hand, say "HEEL", turn around (to your right) and walk in the opposite direction. (Jesus, this is a lot easier to show than explain). As you release the slack and turn quickly, the dog gets a quick squeeze around his throat and will turn with you and catch up. Invariably, he will then pass you out, so just repeat the process; release the slack, say "HEEL", then turn. Keep repeating this. It is amazing how quickly the dog will learn to stay level with you. As he begins to obey, reward him with a head rub as he walks beside you. This reinforces in his mind that he is doing good. Repeat 15-20 times per session in 15 minute intervals. Give him a bit of free running at the end of every session and try to end on a good note. When the pup/dog is 100% with the lead on, you let go your end and do a session with the lead trailling along the ground. Following that, remove the lead alltogether and away-you-go. Just one thing, dont move to the next level until he is 100% (not 95%) reliable on the previous one. Dogs learn at different speeds but 3 sessions per day for 10 days should complete the process.
    Some dont bother too much with this process but having a dog reliable at heel is very beneficial; especially when teaching a dog to retrieve all the way into you to hand.

    Hope this is of some use

    Max.


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