113762 1166 Pets Dogs Housebreaking and Training Dogs true Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:16:57 -0800 /system/videos/5/62/37/11/113762.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, pets, animal, animals How To Teach Your Dog To Heel http://www.howcast.com/videos/113762-How-To-Teach-Your-Dog-To-Heel http://www.howcast.com/videos/113762-How-To-Teach-Your-Dog-To-Heel/edit approved 146 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=113762"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=113762" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 10 Equilibrio http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/113762/Heel_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 3245 false false false 53585 1 19 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/113762/19.jpg Start with basics Before you attempt to teach him to heel, your pooch should respond to his name and know how to sit. You also need to teach him how to recognize a behavioral mark: Use a clicker, or say the word “yes,” and then give the dog a small treat. Do this 10 times before beginning training.

]]> 53586 2 34 Tip For training, choose soft, small treats, like cut-up hot dogs, that you don’t give your dog normally. Keep them in a plastic baggie.

]]> 53587 3 41 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/113762/41.jpg Put the leash on Put your dog on a leash, hold the leash in your right hand, and have the dog sit at your left side. Hold about 15 small treats in a bag in your left hand. If you are going to use a clicker, click with your right hand, leaving your left hand free to pop the treats into your dog’s mouth.

]]> 53588 4 56 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/113762/56.jpg Start walking Start by getting your dog’s attention. Move forward with your left leg first. As your dog moves with you, click or say “yes,” and pop a treat into his mouth. Take just a few steps at first. If your dog gets ahead of you, stop and call him back to your left side. Mark and treat him when gets back in the correct position.

]]> 53589 5 75 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/113762/75.jpg Start saying “heel” Once your dog has the idea that walking at your left side is a rewarded behavior, as you start walking, say “heel” once, loudly. When he moves with you, click and treat. Gradually work him up to longer periods of walking in the heel position.

]]> 53590 6 89 Tip Keep Fido’s focus on you by making sure you’ve properly exercised him before beginning training. Setting your dog up for success will help ensure a productive learning experience.

]]> 53591 7 98 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/113762/98.jpg Don’t overtrain Limit each training session to about 15 minutes, continuing to reward behaviors you want your dog to repeat.

]]> 53592 8 106 Tip Give an extra reward for a good training session by taking your pooch to a dog park or a dog run.

]]> 53593 9 111 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/113762/111.jpg Be patient Be patient. While some dogs will pick up heeling in a few tries, others will take longer. Ability to learn depends on breed, age, and experience.

]]> 53594 10 120 Tip If you allow your dog to pull on the leash, or you pull on the leash, it will be more difficult to teach him to heel.

]]> 53595 11 126 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/113762/126.jpg End positively End each lesson by practicing a command he definitely knows. If he hasn’t mastered heeling yet, but can sit or shake hands without a problem, he’ll feel good. And so will you!

]]> 53596 12 137 Fact The ASPCA estimates that 1.5 million dogs are given to shelters each year because of behavioral problems.

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