You could always try in addition to a harness to shape the "heel" or "stay close" command I don't require a full on "heel" from Harley, but what I do when we walk, is if he pulls I stop until he turns and walks towards me then I mark and reward (click or say good or whatever your marker is) and then walk on. Then if he is walking pleasantly beside me I've gotten pretty good and bending over and administering treats while continuing to move. It has now become a fun game, if he pulls I stop, he runs and tags me with his paw (which is adorable), then usually goes back into place beside me.
On another note, I just use a simple step-in harness, but I've also heard good things about the easy-walk.
__________________ Kendra Harley, you were the light in my life, rest peacefully my love! |