Dog Training: Dog Obedience With A Twist - Part 2

Dog Training

Getting your dog to walk on a loose leash is easy...right?

Hi Dog Loving Friend,


Well, your dog, if he is young or adolescent generally will instist on doing it his way...

Meaning he'll be walking slightly in front of you.

TIP: Bear in mind, he really isn't pulling on the leash...he is just not used to walking along side you, in the heel position.

The heel position means that his right leg is aligned with your left leg, and his toes and your toes line up when you stop.

Many young dogs don't initially understand why they should stay parallel to you?

So then, if this is the case, it's time to show him what to do with one baby step forward:

• Start with one babystep forward
• If he doesn't take one babystep forward, tug backward with the leash
• Do this until he begins to take a step backward and is parallel to you
• Now take one more baby step forward
• Repeat the same as above
• Continue this for 50 steps or more
• Watch to see your dog making eye contact with you
• Only take on step forward
• Now you can take two baby steps forward
• Then stop
• Repeat as above...
• Now three steps
• Then back to one step

Practice makes perfect, and remember to praise whenever your dog only moves with you, in unison.

Pretty soon, he'll understand what he needs to do...

So you and your dog will enjoy the stroll without any drama.

Dog Training...success made easy and fun!