Command - Heel
Defintion:
Heel means to walk beside our dog with their paws in line with the heel of our foot.
Rules:
Your dog is left side trained - hold your leash in your left hand and remote in your right.
Keep your leash loose, it should look like a J
Positioning: keep your e-collar band parallel with the seam of your pants
Why:
The heel command is used to walk our dogs with ease. This cue allows us to keep control of our walk at all times. For reactive dogs, this positioning is very neutral and can help them feel more secure therefore we will expereince less reactive behavior.
Practical Uses:
Daily walks
Passing people on a tight pathway
Walking through a crowded place
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