Heeling Tips & Tricks #23

23 heel wean off treat hand
Heeling Progression
Weaning off Treat and Hand Position

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Weaning off treat in hand.

  • Once your dog is moving with his head up focus for 20+ steps, it’s time to start weaning off the treat in your hand AND randomly move your hand/arm to a normal heel position.  That is down at side or up at waistline.
  • All this is done in a straight line with NO SITS.
  • This process will take time and patience but worth it in the long run.
  • NOTE: the hand up at shoulder position may also be used in Line-Ups for focus and is addressed further in the Fronts&Finish class.
  • Over repetitions randomly put your arm at your side or at waste.  Line-Up (no treat in hand), toy under arm and as long as your dog is in a focused active state, heel a few steps and reward.
  • Take your time with each step of training and build a solid foundation.  When problems arise down the road, it will be these foundations that you will fall back on.
  • Remember that adding skills BEFORE your dog has a true understanding of straight line heel will only confuse your dog and decrease his confidence and desire.

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