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The "Heel" Command With The Remote TrainerE-Collars.com. Save money on the The "Heel" Command With The Remote TrainerYour dog should have already learned how to heel on leash before you introduce the Remote Trainer for reinforcing "Heel." If your dog doesn't already know how to heel, a procedure for teaching it is included in our Basic Training video. To introduce the Remote Trainer for the "Heel" command, combine the stimulus from the Remote Trainer with gentle tugs on the leash, which is another form of correction the dog already understands. Use the intensity level you've pre-selected for your dog (see page 3). You will use a quick "tap-and-release" of continuous stimulation for the initial lessons, or you may prefer to use momentary stimulation (see page 4). Find an area that is free of distractions like other dogs, livestock, children playing, family members, etc.Procedure for Introducing the Remote Trainer with the "Heel" Command
2. Continue heeling and now, when a correction is needed, correct with both the leash and the Remote Trainer simultaneously. Use a quick "tap-and-release" of the Remote Trainer button at the same time that you correct quickly with the leash. 3. As the next step, correct with the Remote Trainer alone, without using a leash correction, but correct only when the dog is four or more feet out of heel position. For smaller errors, correct only with the leash. 4. As the dog gains experience, you can correct with the Remote Trainer for the smaller errors, too. 5. Praise your dog enthusiastically for moving into heel position even when you have corrected him. 6. Have sessions on heeling in different areas, and gradually increase distractions. Follow the guidelines on training with distractions in the section "How Dogs Learn." 7. When you see that the dog needs very few corrections, remove the leash and use only the Remote Trainer for corrections on "Heel." Now your dog can be become really reliable at heeling off-leash. What if your dog is heeling too closely and is leaning on you? You can prevent this error of "trying too hard" if you use Remote Trainer corrections only when the dog is four or more feet from you, and use the leash only if his infraction is minor and he is less than four feet from you. As he becomes proficient, you can use the Remote Trainer for the more minor infractions, too. Making many left turns while heeling will also help the dog learn not to crowd you. What if your dog ignores the stimulus and doesn't seem to make any progress? Increase the level of intensity until you find a level that better gets his attention. Use distractions to make training more challenging for the dog. What if your dog isn't heeling accurately and the Remote Trainer corrections seem to confuse him? Teach him more about heeling with your leash, without the Remote Trainer. Then reintroduce the Remote Trainer when he knows how to heel better. What if your dog seems bored and is lagging behind while heeling? Heeling can be monotonous for a dog. Keep your sessions short and upbeat and praise your dog for trying even when he isn't perfect. Build play sessions into your heeling sessions to keep a good attitude. BROWSE NEXT: The "Down" Command With The Remote Trainer |
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