We need help with "heel" I'm kinda embarrassed that Layla is 4 and does not walk well. I need a tried and true method for teaching heel. Layla does not walk on a retractable lead- we use a regular leash and she has never been allowed to "pull" per say- but she does not by any stretch of the imagination walk nicely beside me. She especially goes insane when we are on the home stretch or we pass another dog. Can anyone help? |
i have the same problem. my two yorkies are about 2 years old and they still tug. i've tried the "stop walking when they pull" method, the "gentle leader" harness, but non eo fit has worked for us. curious to read what others post. |
Lucy is a horrible walker too. I honestly do not know how to train heel without a choker collar and I know I can't use one on her. I'm sorry to say that this is how my Westie learned; per our training classes. He now wears a harness - but walks like a dream while Lucy is dancing back and forth; pulling and tugging. Surely someone knows a way to train a yorkie without the use of a collar. Hopefully, they will come forward! |
I love the EZ walk harness, with the d-ring in the front. It taught Jackson how to walk in one day! I know it doesn't work for everyone, but it's amazing to me, I love it. And think it's worth it to try. This guy has some good Youtube informative training videos, As well as Youtube username kikopup and zakgeorge21. :) |
Thank you Brit! I am so going to study this. Cooper (well me, really) needs a lot of help with this. Think I'll try that harness too. |
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This is the method I used to curb Maxman's leash pulling: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/2580996-post13.html We use a 3' nylon lead. Max has recently started doing some actual heeling, walking right at my side. When he does this, I praise him by saying, "Good walkies. What a good boy." I pat the side of my leg at the same time. If I have a treat handy, I give it to him. I do the same leg pat and treat when he sits nicely at my side, next to my feet. |
so, in true Layla form, she is scared to death of the clicker- looks like we have to start with her being able to be within 5 feet of the clicker first. *sigh* |
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What ever method you choose, it comes down to practice, practice, practice. Short sessions, a couple of times each day. Something one of the trainers we used in the past told us was to make ourselves more exciting than anything they might see on the walk so their focus stays on you. For my golden, that meant talking to her during our walks. She would stay right beside me with her eyes focused on my face as if she was concentrating on our "discussion". For Rhett, the clicker worked well. But we spent a lot of time "loading" it first so he associated the sound with a treat. Now if he is in another part of the house, I can use the clicker and he comes running up to me looking for a treat. |
We do not use the "heel" command. We use "with me" instead. It is not as formal as "heel" and it has worked better for us. We just loose leash walk with the dog nearby and say "with me" instead of "to your left heeling perfectly" The dog just kind of walks along. It's not as pretty or controlled as with heel but it certainly saves the 'ol shoulder! |
Repetition is what has worked for Raley. I started leash training him within a few days of getting him. He is great on a leash!! I never allow him to "stop" unless he signals to me that he has to go potty. He wears a harness and if he tries to stop or becomes distracted I tug the leash and say no. If I sit on a bench to take a break he will either sit or lie down. It is just like potty training, you have to be persistent and consistent. Good luck! |
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