A well behaved dog is a source of pride and comfort not only to you but also for your favorite puppy. A healthy dog is a well trained dog and your dog looks to you to show him how to behave in all situations. Dog obedience training and in particular training your dog to heel off the leash is discussed below and this article offers tips for you to implement in your dog training.
Training your dog to heel off the leash ensures that when you take off the leash, your dog does not run off leaving you in the dust chasing after your dog yelling for him to come back. It trains your dog to remain at your side even when you remove the leash. Other people do not want to be accosted by your dog when you remove the leash. This is one of the important areas that dog obedience training in needed since dogs need and thrive on exercise and taking the dog for invigorating walks is crucial for your puppy's overall health and growth.
The first steps in dog obedience training when you are training your dog to heel off the leash is to take your puppy off the leash. The next step is to walk in a straight line. If you angle towards your dog, this will only cause him to heel wide.
The next step in this dog training is to walk at a brisk pace and not at the pace being maintained by your dog. Remember as you are walking briskly not to wave your hands about. Ensure that you keep and maintain your left hand very close to your body during this dog training.
When giving a command to your dog, use a jovial voice and tone to convey to the dog that you are in a great mood. A bad mood is not conducive to effective dog training and your dog will be able to feel your tension and stress and react to that and not your commands. If you are in a bad mood, postpone any dog training for another day.
Call your puppy's name or use a commanding tone when the dog wonders or if he does not maintain the same walking pace as you. After you give a second command, pat your side gently and offer praise to your dog. When training a dog, it is important to praise often so that your dog knows the behaviors that he needs to display in order to get praise and/or a treat. Dogs thrive with praise.
Especially during the beginning phases of this dog training, your dog will dart off and you need to remember not to chase after him but to stand still when he does this. Use your left hand to signal back and then repeat the heel command with force and then follow by coaxingly patting your side.
With this dog training, it is important that the leash is folded twice and placed in your right hand. If your puppy is inattentive, loudly call his name, reach out and playfully spank him (light spank!) on his hindquarters using the end of the leash. Follow this by coaxing your dog to return to your side by patting your side gently.
In the beginning phase, you may fail to train your dog to maintain a heel position by your side. In these cases, put the leash back on and give the leash one jerk to keep your puppy close to you. Changing your voice, followed by praise or a treat and the occasional use of the leash, will ensure that your dog starts to adopt appropriate behavior and remain at your side at all times.
Dogs are pack animals and respect the hierarchy in any social setting so it is your job to convey to your dog that you are the leader and he must obey you. This is conveyed effectively through dog obedience training. Much as you would train your children how to behave and what you expect of them to be considered a good parent, you need to do the same for your dog to be considered a good dog owner. Just as boundaries and limits need to be set for children, they need to be set for your dog as well.
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