Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Step1
Fit the harness properly under your dog’s front legs, then across his chest and over the back
Step2
Start in familiar territory, like the yard.
Step3
Using either your dog’s favorite treat or toy as bait. It will lure her into following you around and teach her to hold her head high.
Step4
Use lots of praise, and for each time he follows you correctly, on your left side with his nose at your knee, tell him "Good heel!" which gives him a clue of what you expect from him.
Step5
Should she look away, call her name, shake the toy or treat, and say "Heel!” Then give her a treat and continue walking.
Step6
Repeat Steps 2 through 5 for several days until you are both familiar with the routine, then venture outside to a familiar road.
Step7
Remember be patient and go at your dog’s pace. However don’t allow her to pull at the leash or linger for too long.
Step8
Be sure to praise and reward him when he follows your instructions with “good heel" so he learns to understand what "heel" means.
Step9
Keep on the same route until your dog becomes bored with her surroundings and more interested in you.
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