3 Dog Training Techniques

Heel!

I started teaching my dogs to heel the day I put a leash and collar on their neck. I simply never allowed the puppy or dog to walk ahead of me. I keep their shoulder blade even with my leg while walking at all times; this allows me to have more control over them especially when walking in a public area. Communication is a keyword here; always talk to your dog or puppy like you expect him to behave, NOT like you are grateful when he does! The tone of your voice is the most valuable asset to your training - don't ask your dog to do as you want; TELL them to do it.

Pulling on leash:

This is a training problem, not a behavior problem so to speak. When a dog feels a leash, or worse, a harness restraining him, he will naturally pull harder. This is the same behavior draft animal’s exhibit. You will need to teach your dog to "Heel", that is, to walk at your heel, keeping pace with you and to sit when you stop and wait. A few lessons will have your dog walking with you (not walking you) in no time!

Sit!

I make my dogs sit at my side every time I stop, either to cross a road, to talk to someone, or whatever. This is very easy to teach especially to a puppy. Simply pull up on leash while gently pushing his bottom to a sitting position, telling him to sit, and then praising him.