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Dog Training Tips: the HELL command

• Unsnap the leash and have your dog sitting squarely at your heel.
• Step off on your left foot while saying the dog’s name and "Heel" comand.
• If he lags or heels wide, give him encouragement to heel by saying his name and repeating the command.
• If he olts away, put him back on the leash immediately. Do not let him think you lack control over him because he is off the leash.

 It is important that you show confidence in your dog when training but especially when he is doing exercises off leash. When you step off to heel, give the command in a confident manner and step out briskly. Do not hesitate and look to see if he is keeping up or your dog will almost certainly lag behind and stop. Do the heel off leash for short periods of time; then place him back on leash for more heeling.

Show confidence in your dog when he is off leash.  Talk to your dog encouragingly and praise him when he does well.