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Buddy- Doughnut- *CGC*ESA*

I\'m Jelly- Filled! *Gone- But Not Forgote		 
 
Barked: Wed Jan 2, '08 2:16pm PST 
When I bought to GL I thought it would be easyer to control him even after the GL comes off. I was wrong. This is the first dog I've trained so its sorta trial and error. Seeing what works and what dosn't. Well today I decieded to to try and take him out without the GL and my arm has been pulled and yanked to capasity. errg. BUT I WILL NEVER GIVE UP!!! How do I get him to stop the pulling? I love him so much and walking peacfuly side by side is my dream! Any ideas???
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Liwanu "Mack"

Must find the- wabbit!!		 
 
Barked: Wed Jan 2, '08 5:31pm PST 
Personally I keep Mack on heel while he's leashed unless we are in an enclosed "Safe" zone. I taught him to heel by a combination of luring and movement restriction. Carrying his tug in one hand I get him on my left side and place the leash (6 ft) across my back and over my right shoulder so that I have the leash in my right hand. I never gave any correction, I simply let him figure it out. At first I lured him to stay by my side by shaking the toy for him, eventually I just let him carry it so he had a 'job'.

There are several important factors to teaching heel, IMHO, the first is teaching the verbal cue. If the verbal is understood it makes it easier to transfer to a not so direct command. The positioning/movement of your legs. I now have Mack so that he cues off of my left leg. If my left leg stops moving he sits, when I step forward with my left he steps forward. I always step out with my left and stop on my left (hard to remember at first) this makes it easier for him to know what is expected of him.
Duke

Psycho pup		 
 
Barked: Thu Jan 3, '08 2:41am PST 
I taught Duke to heel in the house (less distractions) first by using a treat to teach him what he was supposed to do. He now knows what heel is but we have to work on all the distractions outside. I also put Duke on my left side and put the leash around my back and hold it in my right.
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Liwanu "Mack"

Must find the- wabbit!!		 
 
Barked: Thu Jan 3, '08 7:29am PST 
Thanks for reminding me Duke, I forgot to add; I always reward the positive. And starting inside the house or yard is a great beginning. Work on it in short bursts until he's able to heel without many distractions around, then start adding those distractions. Meanwhile praise/reward him for giving you his attention, staying in position and other small steps in the right direction.
Gray Dawn- Treader

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Barked: Thu Jan 3, '08 11:03am PST 
Have a fistful of the best treats (or Buddy's FAVORITE food) in your left, or right (whichever you prefer) hand. Walk a little ways, then praise and reward with one or two of the treats. Make the walking part gradually longer as he does better. (If he jumps and snaps at your hand in an effort to get the treat, I'd suggest getting him out of that habit before you start heel. If he jumps up to get the treat, don't let him have it until he remains calmy on the ground, waiting.) Good luck!
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Buddy- Doughnut- *CGC*ESA*

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Barked: Thu Jan 3, '08 1:59pm PST 
Thanks guys! Buddy only jumps to get the treats if im running, feww!
he does alot of nudging tho. Any pup have any idea of some low fat treats? hes getting chuby with all the training going on!laugh out loud
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Liwanu "Mack"

Must find the- wabbit!!		 
 
Barked: Thu Jan 3, '08 5:25pm PST 
I usually make my own training treats or I use low-fat cheese. Making my own is easy; I go get lean muscle meats from the store. I let it thaw and then I dry it. I use solar drying with artificial help. Here
is a link explaining it. Here is another one.
ARCHMX Asher- RL1X RL2X- RL3X RL

we will dance in- the ring without- words		 
 
Barked: Fri Jan 4, '08 9:53am PST 
I have a method for loose leash walking on Asher's page. Once you have loose leash, it is easy to kick it up to heel.

If that doesn't work, could you try a targeting stick? Always start with low distractions and work up, so everything should be taught inside first.
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Gracie

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Barked: Sat Jan 5, '08 1:09pm PST 
If you want you could just continue to use the gentle leader. Many people do. Some dogs even seem more relaxed when wearing the gentle leader. Why mess with a good thing?

The easiest way to teach the heal command is to take a obedience class. Not the ones at petsmart but at a training club where the trainers have gotten obedience tittles on their own dogs. Most places use food nowdays to teach the diferent commands and to focus the dogs attention. Ask about the training methods used or ask to sit in on a few classes before you sign up. It often helps to see what gets the dogs to respond to their handler by watching before you go into a class yourself.
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Duke

Psycho pup		 
 
Barked: Sun Jan 6, '08 4:07am PST 
A class is a good idea but I wouldn't rule out Petsmart without checking into it. The Petsmart in Erie has very good trainers with well trained dogs and they now have Duke back in at no charge because he already had two classes and is barking at mirrors, tv etc. I just hate to see all the stores put in the same catagory. especially if that is what your budget allows.
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