Tri-Tronics 2003 Basic Training - Manual (Page 33)

6. Have sessions on heeling in different areas, and gradually
increase distractions. Follow the guidelines on training
with distractions in the section “How Dogs Learn,” on
page 19
.
7. When you see that the dog needs very few corrections,
remove the leash and use only the Remote Trainer for
corrections on “Heel.” Now your dog can become really
reliable at heeling off-leash.
What If …?
Your dog is heeling too closely and is leaning on you?
You can prevent this error of "trying too hard" if you use
Remote Trainer corrections only when the dog is four or
more feet from you, and use the leash only if his infraction
is minor and he is less than four feet from you. As he
becomes proficient, you can use the Remote Trainer for the
more minor infractions, too. Making many left turns while
heeling will also help the dog learn not to crowd you.
Your dog ignores the stimulus and doesn’t seem to make
any progress.
Increase the level of intensity until you find a level that better
gets his attention. Use distractions to make training more
challenging for the dog.
Your dog isn’t heeling accurately and the Remote Trainer
corrections seem to confuse him.
Teach him more about heeling with your leash, without the
Remote Trainer. Then reintroduce the Remote Trainer when
he knows how to heel better.
Your dog seems bored and is lagging behind while heeling.
Heeling can be monotonous for a dog. Keep your sessions
short and upbeat and praise your dog for trying even when he
isn’t perfect. Build play sessions into your heeling sessions to
keep a good attitude.
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