Things You'll Need:
- Harness
- Leash
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Step 1
Fit the harness properly under your dog’s front legs, then across his chest and over the back
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Step 2
Start in familiar territory, like the yard.
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Step 3
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.
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Step 4
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.
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Step 5
Should she look away, call her name, shake the toy or treat, and say "Heel!” Then give her a treat and continue walking.
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Step 6
Repeat Steps 2 through 5 for several days until you are both familiar with the routine, then venture outside to a familiar road.
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Step 7
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.
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Step 8
Be sure to praise and reward him when he follows your instructions with “good heel" so he learns to understand what "heel" means.
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Step 9
Keep on the same route until your dog becomes bored with her surroundings and more interested in you.








