Sitemaps

What is the best way to teach a dog to walk with you without a leash2007-11-25 2:52:34

Good luck!

---

I also have three dogs and the "heel" command is the key for us.they have got to respond to all of the basic commands EACH time you give it to go off leash.

---

Two people trying to train 3 dogs would be pretty hard. for what it is worth, my advice would be :-

1. Train the dogs separately, Together they would be distracting each other until you lose your temper.

2. If you are not too rough with them I recommend using a choker chain. Reason is that when they won't do what you want you give the choke chain a yank, the chain tightens and you let it go quickly. This puts pressure on the windpipe which shocks the dog. If it is done each time she does something wrong it will stop doing it.

3. Always have the dog on your left side at your ankles with the lead slack. Before you walk off say the dog's name to get its attention and say, "heel, come", or some other word of your choosing

4. At the same time, you should teach the dog to sit at your left heel and start the walk from that position. If the wants to bound away give the choker chain a sharp pull and get it back to your heel. When you tell the dog to "heel" he should return to your side and sit at your left heel without being told.

It will take time and patience but you cannot be soft on the dog whist he is actually being trained. Remember to have little tit-bits in your pocket. Each time you get him to sit at your heel say"Good boy" and give him a tit-bit , After a while give him a treat every second time and so on until you stop all together.