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WA LKS SHOULD START TO BE THE CONCENTRATION RIGHT NOW.  OR EVEN JUST IN OTHER ENVIRONMENTS LIKE YOUR PARENTS' YARD, OUTSIDE A BUSINESS FROM A DISTANCE, PARKS AT A DISTANCE FROM THE ACTION, AND SO FORTH. HERE ARE SOME WALK TRAINING STRATEGIES: Stop and wait for the leash pressure to be released by the dog before starting forward.  This can sometimes be frustrating, and that is why I use multiple strategies when walking.  It can also be very easy sometimes, and something you really want your dog to understand.  This is not a good strategy in a high-distraction situation.  If you encounter an unexpected high distraction situation, try to get some distance away first.  The heel "cheat" with the leash behind your legs.   DO NOT do this one if you have balance issues or are on uneven terrain (hills, stairs, ...).  The leash is held behind your legs when a dog is not quite ready to heel or walk on a loose leash.  We do this when we want to trai...

  Equipment Needed: 6’ Leash, Training Collar (or a slip lead could replace the two).    NOTE 1: IF YOU USE THE SLIP LEAD, THE COLLAR CORRECTION IS NOT AS CLEAN OR PRECISE. IF YOU HAVE AN AMENABLE DOG, THIS PROBABLY WON’T BE A PROBLEM.     NOTE 2: YOU DON’T NEED TO PRACTICE EVERY TIME WHILE HEELING. YOU CAN DO THESE WHILE JUST WALKING WITH YOUR DOG AS WELL.     Explanation and Goal of Exercise: This exercise is the end goal for the molding and interim sit exercises you have been doing. You want to be able to stand up straight now for both the command and the correction (the correction is loose, tight, loose but quickly with the chain training collar, and just a tug with the slip leash) The goal for this week will be to do three sets of four in a row without needing the correction (which means it is very important to use the well-timed correction when it is needed).      STEP 1 :  Heel with your dog, but be sure that your dog is i...