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I sometimes take Scruffs off leash on walks just to neighbors houses (I do house and pet sitting). I make sure that he is heeling right behind me and recently he has gotten a lot better and doesn't stop to sniff, run up to a person, chase a squirrel, or meet a dog. Yesterday we walked by an off leash dog and he stayed right with me. I don't know how I trained him. I think it was because I was consistent with saying "hey, heel" and I'd snap and point and he would follow. I think if you say hey in a firm voice instead of NONONO STAY it works a lot better.

First work on off leash heeling, then coming in your backyard, then move to a quiet park, and eventually a busier park. Make sure it is no where he can get hurt and not near a busy street.