Leash Training a Dog

[PEDELICON]

The title should be "demontsrating heeling on a trained dog", I see no puppy on the video.

[ProduceStand]

That's not a boxer.

[lilchi721]

It doesn't matter what side your dogs walk on according to some experts.

[12233344445555556]

The negative comments here are off base. He is training Luther. And doing it so well it seems like he isn't. notice how the attention wanders, how the dog learns to follow.

He is very good.

Some think the tug inhumane, but his quick tug is more communication, less aggression.

[12233344445555556]

The negative comments here are off base. He is training Luther. And doing it so well it seems like he isnt. notice how the attention wanders, how the dog learns to follow.

He is very good.

Some think the tug inhumane, but his quick tug is more communication, less aggression.

[ahshedrunkagain]

Lex Luther has already been trained!!!!  He's already a 'GOOOD BOOOOY!' That teaches me NOTHING!!!! I I'll give you Grrrrrrrrr!!!

[JiveDadson]

Compare this dog's demeanor with that of a dog that was actually trained with positive reinforcement rather than jerking on the collar as the trainer does here. watch?v=sFgtqgiAKoQ See how the dogs in kikopup's videos bounce along happily with mouths open and tails wagging. For a companion animal that you want to like you, jerking them is never a good idea.

[erikchavez831]

lex luther was not a boxer... he was a VILLAIN!

[EugeneBlake86]

@erikchavez831 boxer is the name of the dog's breed lol.

[apoteque]

If you were a good dog trainer you wouldn't have to use a choke collar, constantly tugging it...Idiot.

[bannerex]

This dog is already trained pointless video.

[k9chopper]

Thanks for posting this video, it was very helpful and precise. I followed your instructions and now my dog walks and runs with me on the left side without puling or getting in front of me. My walks and runs with my dog are very enjoyable thanks to this video.

[brook31161]

I have a tiny little dog. So small that a collor is no good, must wear a harness so as not to maybe damage his little throat. He is crazy small but I am working with him and he is making progress. Little tea cup size dogs should not ever have anything on there throat that coud injure them. And of coarse those of us that have those types of dogs should know that, I did not untill someone told me..so now he had a little dog harness,

[JenniferxLynne]

I wish he taught you how to train a dog that cant stand to be on a leash because she freaks out whenver i try to walk with her on the leash.

[nikigurl08]

I trained a dog that hated to be on a lease. He would not buge. So What I did, is I used a choke chain, gave a good tug, and gave him another. He walked along, and every time he stoped I snap the leash. That's the trick with training collars. You don't pull. You pull and Release in a quick manner. If you do it right you'll hear it snap. It works on any dog. And if your firm even the most stubborn dog will listen.

[tvt385]

A choke chain is used by some people, but another way if you are not comfortable with idea is to use positive reinforcement when putting on the leash. Every time you put the leash on, compliment the dog and give it a reward.

[gigman7]

It's dog, not dwag.

[kcarbol]

Give the man a break - clearly some of you people have never worked with a dog like a Border Terrier that pulls so hard on a lead in its initial excitement that it chokes itself. Pulling it back as this video shows makes a huge impact and likely hurts it less than allowing it to choke itself from its own pulling. The positive reinforcement when he heels (and yes, a treat for that behaviour) makes all the difference for assertive dogs. This video is great - excellent advice thanks for posting.

[maltyox]

God pain you, choke you like you with your dog, try clicker it`s funny and easy

[mlsyang]

I have a little pom and I don't pull his neck back. Instead, I train w/ lots of treats and hand signals.

[BernerAzuro]

First: No I don't likethis method. I find it unnecessary to pull the dog back with the collar and a lot of dogs suffers from pain in their neck, due to the pulling back with the collar. Why can't one just guide the dog how to do it with a treat instead of a tug? Or with target training? The dog doesn't think it rules the world because it doesn't get tucked.

The dog I have trained in heel was better than that dog after one weekend's training with treats and the treat was gone at that time.

[breathless46]

Thanks for the tips. The hands signals do not work for my dog (Mini Dachshund) as she is so close to the ground, she can't always see my hand. Any form of choke collar causes her to gag, so I use a harness. She's heeling beautifully.

[mephetran1]

lex luthor is a what??

[bandidagen]

boxer

[dready187]

up for discussion...does heel meen "keep at my side" or "watch me"..i like a heeling dog that watches u..

[bnz500]

it would be nicer if you showed an UNTRAINED dog...

[o0candikat0o]

@bnz500 rude

[BeyondTheLeashk9]

@bnz500 I have videos of me training my 3 month old pup....I do a new video each week of his training filmed in "real time". You know the dog in untrained cause he is obviously so young. check them out.

[kjkisinger]

@bnz500 yes thats what i was thinking

[nicoleeduave]

the best and the fastest way to train your dog is to shoot it using a bowgun.

[alphamax03]

uh.. right...

[hipony228]

This video was great. I currently have a 6 month old puppy we got a couple months ago that wasn't trained very well. So I'm trying to teach her to heel, come, and stay. She is pretty good at stay, just comes when she wants to, and doesn't heel. But this video showed me how to teach her to heel.

[Darthbelal]

don't forget EXERCISE. Sorry, but I've been reading Cesar Millan and a couple other dog training books and training a dachshund who's a little bundle of energy. Exercise, as in brisk walks WITHOUT distraction (Cesar calls it migration) as well runs drains a dog's pent up energy and allows for easier training. Exercise is primary for dog obedience followed by training. Affection is last. Pick up a Cesar Millan book and read for yourself.

[monarchelite]

great video. i finally found out how to heel my puppy correctly. (I use to hold the leash tight around my hand.)

[amandapandemonium]

Please do not be confused! He says he is "constantly using positive reinforcement" but in fact he uses very little. Training your dog without a choke collar (and in fact, completely off leash) is just as easy and a whole lot easier on your dog. Also, notice how he uses a fully trained dog in his video... I'd like to see him get the same heeling results with a 12-week-old puppy!

[alexisviewing]

Walking your dog without a leash is more dangerous than using a "choke" collar.

[amandapandemonium]

I never advised people to disobey the leash laws... that's just common courtesy if nothing else... I said TRAINING dogs is just as easy without one. That's all.

[lilclerk]

I totally agree with you, Amanda. Loose leash walking is very easy to teach, leash or not.

[nicoleeduave]

Clerk you are a asshole!

[kcarbol]

amandapandemonium what a silly comment - whoever would be training a 12 week old puppy on a leash is a little silly given they are want to explore and should be at that early a stage. Clearly a trained dog doesn't need the same positive reinforcement as one that is being trained and that was the point being made. Choke collars are just plain cruel especially if used improperly. I tried this method and it's working beautifully after only ONE DAY!

[rickymuscle]

i am definitely NOT training my dog this way

you almost strangled him at 2'13"

[caligal2010]

@rickymuscle and also you are not supposed to jerk the leash. it makes you the "bad" guy and pretty soon the dog will associate that negative movement with you. that is not good. i was surprised when he kept doing that over and over again.

[chinkafish]

I like the name Lex Luther. . .that's what my brother named his car. Anyway, great tip. Thanks : ) When I get a puppy, I'll make sure I come on to watch this video again!

[nicoleeduave]

lex luther SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dpetrosd]

there are actually ppl naming the cars?

hahaha so fuckin funny!

[assortedagility]

This is more of a way to teach a loose leash walking more than a competitive heel position.

You use a dog that's already trained. What if a dog was an extremely bad puller? What would you suggest?

[toastxox]

we use a choker chain when are dogs are learning to heel, and when they pull, the chain tightens, to feel more comfortable they stop pulling so it won't tighten. I suggest you try one, they work really well.

[assortedagility]

That's too bad. Have you considered educating yourself further to not rely on such tools and instead be knowledgeable enough in dog behavior and the learning theory to more accurately train the dog?

[chcbrunettebabe]

haha funny. police officers and other people use choking collars cause they have proven to be more successful.

[assortedagility]

*rolls eyes*

You'll find that a lot of people are switching over to better methods.

[chcbrunettebabe]

and im kicking it old school

[PrometheansFire]

so you refuse to learn better methods.

[Koreagrrl]

old school is the best way. Don't go with the fads.

[BernerAzuro]

Oh yes, I prefer going with the "fads" as you so kindly call them/us - because you'll get a dog that's happy, attentive and hardworking, when you are training. I've tried training a little myself and it worked out for me and I've seen it work, when others used positive reainforcement.

[BernerAzuro]

Oh yes, I prefer going with the fads, as you so kindly call them/us, because you'll get a happy, attentive and hardworking dog. I've seen it work, when I trained myself and I've seen it work for others.

[harrischrysler]

I have a St. Bernard and 2 Malamutes. Talk about PULL! Here's what I did...

Nearby park as setting, on 15' leash, take off towards a tree/object, stop completely for 3-5 minutes, completely ignore dog cuz they will demand attention, make a square of stops and go home after 30 min. 10 days all was well, onto heel.

[abcgoldens]

Nice job.

[PetVideodotCom]

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[ambidxtrous2]

Like the 80's style jacket...was the video made in the 80's?? Might have to be updated a bit...

let me know when you're done making the new 2006-7 version

[Irridescent]

I love that dog's facial marking! he has really short cropped ears. My dog didn't really understand that, but I''l go back and try more turns. What he learned best was every time he pulled, I'd stop for 3 seconds to punish him with the opposite of what he wanted. (to go forward)

[lattebabe]

this is great cute boxer but way to expensive lol

[aleckszx]

Thanks for sharing, I'm gonna try it on my dog :). Cheers!