Prevent Unwanted Pulling With Advanced “Heel”
With Turns & Speed Adjustments
- Dog at heel on leash– The proper heel position is having the dog parallel to your side with the dog’s ear even to your thighs. When walking with your dog at the heel, your leash should always be loose. Place your hand on the leash in an overhead position about four to six inches from the dog’s neck. Your arm should hang naturally to your side.
- The only time the leash will change position is when the dog is either too far ahead, too far behind, or too far out to the side. The correction for this is the opposite of where the dog is. For example, if the dog is too far ahead, you correct the leash straight back while saying “heel!”. Immediately return the leash back to the proper position and your arm hanging naturally to your side as before.
- When giving a correction, you should not raise your voice. If more than one correction is needed, gradually go back to teaching stage with adjustment of collar and praise until the dog responds.
- Heel is by far the most important position within the commands. It sets the stage for how the dog will respond to other commands. The dog’s head should never be looking to the left. If the dog is doing so, respond with a quick correction to the right while repeating the heel command. Appraisal is always given when the dog responds to the first command given.
Board & Train Programs include 10 Commands
- Dog at Heel with Turns and speed adjustments
- Sit
- Sit Stay
- Down
- Down Stay
- Come
- Flip Heel
- Place on Bed
- Leave it/Out
- Free
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2 Weeks - Board & Train 10 Commands On-Leash
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3 Weeks - Board & Train 10 Commands On-Leash Outside
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4 Weeks - Board & Train (Most Popular) 10 Commands Off-Leash Outside
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6 Weeks - Board & Train Advance Obedience ( Hand Signals) & Protection
- Expert Handler ( Train alongside ) Training Club & Maintenance Training Available
Protection and Obedience Training
We provide both options.
At Professor Paws Dog Training, we place a strong emphasis on ensuring that the leash remains loose throughout all stages of training. A loose leash not only creates a sense of ease and comfort for the dog but also fosters a feeling of freedom, almost as if they were off-leash. This approach is essential for advancing to more complex stages of training where independence and focus are key. It’s important to understand that the leash is not meant to be used as a tool for physical control or correction, but rather as a safety measure and a means to gently guide and communicate with your dog. By maintaining a loose leash, you can build trust, encourage positive behaviors, and lay the foundation for a confident and well-trained companion.
The Best Training
“Come” command on leash and Long line recall- The come leash exercise is when the owner leaves the dog in a sit-stay, walks to the end of the leash, faces his dog, and using their dog’s name gives the “come” command. At this time, the dog should come in a controlled manner and sit in front of their owner. If the dog does not respond when asked to come, repeat the command with proper motion.
using your hand to guide your dog moving towards you, slide your hand down the leash towards your dog. This will put your hand in the proper position to guide with a leash and collar if the dog does not sit down when he comes to you. If the dog moves before he is called, you should heel him back to where he was sitting and repeat. Appraisal is always given when the dog responds to the first command given. “
Operant Conditioning
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Learn how we use Operant conditioning to transition dogs from indoor to outdoor obedience. We do not believe in punishments or e-collars. All training is done with a leash & collar with manipulation of the dogs body.
In addition to being taught the 10 commands, we will also teach your dog the following
- Wait at all doors ( Handler must go through first).
- Go potty on command
- wait to eat
- to go into their crate or kennel on command
- wait before they can exit crate or kennel
- wait before loading up in the car
- to climb on training box and then must stay there
- to take treats nicely
- to release their toy upon command when playing
- no barking at other dogs or people while out and about
- to be calm
- leave it
- stop