Training To Heel ..ish !

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Training To Heel ..ish !
Topic Started: Jan 13 2005, 06:11 PM (198 Views)
catweazle	Jan 13 2005, 06:11 PM Post #1
Squeaker Posts: 38 Group: Members Member #35 Joined: January 12, 2005	How ?? :P Macey walks better in a harness but she still pulls -I don't want to fall into the 'little dog' trap I expect Murph to walk nice and I'd like her to do the same -we've just started clicker training -not tried it on the walking yet but how did you train yours ??



JRT	Jan 13 2005, 06:15 PM Post #2
Admin Posts: 11,786 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: November 30, 2004	What make of harness are you using? Some say they stop pulling, but they are actually encouraging the dog to pull more... ;)



catweazle	Jan 13 2005, 06:18 PM Post #3
Squeaker Posts: 38 Group: Members Member #35 Joined: January 12, 2005	Not a training harness -just an ordinary one -If I walk her on a collar she's gagging :wacko:



JRT	Jan 13 2005, 06:27 PM Post #4
Admin Posts: 11,786 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: November 30, 2004	I had a Lupi harnes for YoYo (well named I know!) and that stopped him pulling, but he started walking on his back legs all the time instead :rolleyes: which was rather embarrassing... I got YoYo to walk to heel-ish, by practising the "You Pull = No Walk" method. I.e. as soon as he started pulling, I stopped walking. When he was in the correct position, I would start walking again. If he started pulling, I stopped walking. Get the idea? Basically if he walked by my side, even for a few seconds he gets praised gently with words (don't bend down to pet him). Once he started pulling, I stop until he stands still. Then we set off again, praising him when he's calm. It took me nearly and hour to walk about 5" at first, but it didn't take him too long to catch on, as he doesn't get a walk otherwise! There are other methods I can explain to you, but I'd recommend you give that a go. Practise in the garden if you don't want the neighbours to think your mad... :D I'm sure other people will give you some other ideas ;)



JRT	Jan 13 2005, 06:29 PM Post #5
Admin Posts: 11,786 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: November 30, 2004	Another idea is to walk with a treat held in your hand (with your arm in a position like you'd have it in a sling). He'll walk like the collies in obedience, with his head on my leg, for about 5 minutes, then start jumping up to get it once he gets bored... :rolleyes: :lol: But it's good while it lasts :D



catweazle	Jan 13 2005, 08:21 PM Post #6
Squeaker Posts: 38 Group: Members Member #35 Joined: January 12, 2005	I've done the pull =stop method with Murph and the turny roundy one :rolleyes: I'll try and spend some individual time with her this weekend on the walking front



JRT	Jan 13 2005, 08:22 PM Post #7
Admin Posts: 11,786 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: November 30, 2004	They're pests aren't they! But yes, one-one training is much better :)



JRT	Jan 27 2005, 06:04 PM Post #8
Admin Posts: 11,786 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: November 30, 2004	How are you getting on? I'm looking into other methods for you to try :D



catweazle	Jan 28 2005, 12:19 PM Post #9
Squeaker Posts: 38 Group: Members Member #35 Joined: January 12, 2005	Hiya -Well Im sorry tosay we havn't done much one to one but she is walking much better on an ordinary harness now -But at the moment I've got a new problem :rolleyes: so I'll start anothr thread lol



Hebog	Jan 29 2005, 03:53 PM Post #10
Member Posts: 33 Group: Members Member #3 Joined: December 15, 2004	If you already clicker train, and want to use the clicker for heelwork, it's best to start off at home in the garden, or somewhere quiet. With the dog on your left hand side, the lead and clicker in your right hand, and your left hand ready to dispense treats, start walking in a left hand circle, (perhaps measuring approx 10 meteres across), so that your dog is on the inside of the circle as you go around. Only click and treat when the dog is walking exactly where you want her. having her on the inside of the circle will help to keep her from pulling in front, as she will have to keep back, so that she doesn't get trodden on as you circle. Also, because the dog must move out of your way, it is conveying to the dog, that you are in control, not the dog. Also, you can take your clicker on walks, and again, only click and treat when she is walking by your side with the lead slack. Perhaps turn some circles as you are walking, with her always on the inside. Hope this helps :)



bexster1978	May 12 2005, 08:52 PM Post #11
Chatterbox Posts: 1,681 Group: Full Members Member #77 Joined: April 19, 2005	i have just started a new technique with pulling on the lead and seems to be working a treat with my two and have been doin it for only 2 days. when the dog pulls take two steps back but dont pull on the lead. the dog hopefully will come back with you if not stand still for a while till its at your side if still not then a futher two steps back (you may look a bit silly but its worth it). once the dog by your side walk again... the dog will learn that it only gets to go when next to you and also learn that you are taking them for a walk not the other way round. hope this helps!!!



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