Tuesday Tricks!

Today's Tuesday Trick is "heel!"

"Your dog is your best friend. He comforts you when you are sad and is your playmate when you're happy. But you have responsibilities to your dog, including teaching him basic obedience. Using a leash and jerking your dog's neck is not necessary to train him to heel. Tasty treats and an abundance of praise will usually do the trick."

Step 1. Have your dog on your left side, facing the same direction as you.
Step 2. In your left hand hold food in front of your dog's nose.
Step 3. Give the command "Heel" and begin taking steps while keeping the treat in front of your left hip.
Step 4. Note that it may take several attempts to keep your dog focused on the food.
Step 5. Say the word "Good" at the exact time your dog walks as you walk.
Step 6. Give your dog the food along with an abundance of praise for even the slightest show of understanding.
Step 7. Train in short, 5-minute intervals throughout the day.
Step 8. Be very patient and positive, and have fun.

Info and Pic from: http://www.ehow.com/how_66_train-dog-heeltrain-dog-heel.html