*The way to reduce lagging when starting, "Heel" is to start the first step FAST. This is not a large giant step, instead it is simply a FAST step that catches a consistently slow starter dog off guard. MAKE sure your leash is well below the knee and don't trip doing this. Once that FAST step catches a consistently slow starter dog off guard with a sharp collar correction, immediately return to a normal step.
*You should ONLY do this to train the learning dog to move IMMEDIATELY, and once they do, give them a verbal 'marker' that is soft praise as you continue to heel them.
*This is a training method that works well with soft dogs who are more than willing to let a learning handler haul them around like a sack of potatoes. AND this method requires a soft dog to pay careful attention to handler's feet and move immediately WITH them.
*Don't overdo this, just use until dog learns to move WITH your left foot moving, praise softly and continue to heel them.
This review reminds me to move just a little bit faster is Cosmo is not paying attending.
ReplyDeleteYes, as the slower you go, the more time any dog has to lose interest in you and find something else more interesting to focus on.
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