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"Heel"
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 5:52 pm
by quakwacker
My dog is heeling pretty good from behind me but when I am facing him he goes to the wrong side.
I realize that it looks like the same side to him but what can I do to fix this problem and make him realize that he needs to face the same way that I am while at heel?
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 5:53 pm
by goosebruce
a leash. direct him where hes supposed to be. travis
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 9:51 am
by greenheadgrimreaper
A heeling stick as well. I noticed once my pup realized what it was for he paid attention to it. Backward heeling helped my pup understand this as well.
Agree
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 12:12 pm
by DrakeDemon
I agree with Travis. Leash and with him sitting in front of you @ front finish, guide him to the heal position. He will learn it.
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 12:35 pm
by Meeka
Have you checked him for dyslexia?
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 12:36 pm
by Meeka
just joking!
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 12:43 pm
by jacksbuddy
goosebruce wrote:a leash. direct him where hes supposed to be. travis
Ditto. Worked for me.
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 1:39 pm
by akgarris
If he's learned sit means sit until told otherwise have him sit in front of you and walk a few feet away. Put your hand out for whichever side you want him to heel on. Give him a tug with the leash and say 'heel.' Guide him into position, sit him down and tell him he's the world's greatest dog. Repeat to each side a few times a day and gradually back up. Once you know he's got it, condition it with the collar. By the way, you'll be MUCH better off in the long run if you teach two-sided heeling.