Dog Training Liverpool

The main objective with this training is to reward for a loose lead, so they can be a bit in front, that’s ok.

 

They don't need to be right next to your heel in a regimented way.

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Use the verbal cue “Stay Close” and then guide your dog around to the side of you and then give them the treat just by your knee.

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Keep it interesting and change direction when you need to. If they pulls, change direction also to encourage a loose lead again.

 

• Say “Stay close”

• Do 2 steps then reward

• Then 4 steps then reward

• Then 6 steps then reward

Etc….

Over time they will start to learn that just walking alongside your leg is a great place to be.

 

But be patient

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You can give them less and less rewards over time.

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Practise this in low distraction environments first like the house and garden, then you can take to more difficult locations like the pavement outside.

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Practise for 5-10 mins max at a time and then have a nice break.