Heelwork

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  1. Puppypal

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    Where do i start, puzzle is going in on Wednesday for her 2nd jab then a week after that she is allowed out, so we need to start working on walking to heel, but i don't know where to start. I don't want to make any mistakes and teach her to pull so i want to do it right. Any tips or advice will be very helpful :)
     
  2. pippa@labforumHQ

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    Re: Heelwork

    Hi Annabelle, there are quite a few heelwork articles in the training section on the main site. I really recommend teaching an off lead clicker heel first and foremost.

    If you get this right, you can end up with a dog that never associates a lead with pulling at all.

    Have a look at the different methods and let us know if you have any questions.
    Pippa
     
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    Re: Heelwork

    Thank you for that link pippa, barley is clicker trained but i have to dig out one of the clickers i don't use with him to use for for her
     
  4. heidrun

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    Re: Heelwork

    You don't need a different clicker for your pup.
     
  5. Puppypal

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    Re: Heelwork

    Puzzle had her 2nd jab today and got her microchip, she was very good not a flinch, so in 1 weeks time she gets to meet the big wide world with all 4 paws on the floor, so we are going to have lots of practicing to do :)
     

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