Basic Heel Work, Cocker Spaniel

[mick123 5]

Thanks Kev.

 

Mick,

[Philluk 181]

couple of points to add: im not in favour of using a lead as a windmill or to punish the dog, because then the lead becomes a weapon and not one of walking time.

 

also try walking with your dog in a line and every 15 paces do a U turn or a 360 deg turn turn into the dog and away from the dog and gently push him with your foot if you are turning into the dog.

 

nothing wrong with tugging on the lead in a firm manner but every time you do so don't pull it up, pull it to the right side, and use the word "heel" as you pull.

[fay 75]

ive just finished reading the complete gun dog by john humpreys well worth gettin if starting im starting and my dog has come a long way since i got her not the best but good for a 3 year old that had no manners at all im no going to start on another book on gun dogs id reckon mend any 1 whios starting the pup to read a lot and then put it into practice step by step i will b looking doing so with a new pup in the near future

[andy97 209]

ive got a lab and tbh it picked it up straight away I just held the lead just behind me in the garden first then out and about now he wont go infront of me unless I send him out and hes only 7 1/2 month old

[Larryleftjab 27]

Great tips chaps,I've got my first cocker coming,ready beginning of feb. im trying to absorb as much info as possible. It's going to be a learning curve,for the both of us.

[David.evans 5,323]

I think that you and me are going to be in the same boat my mate , I'm just starting to train mine

Atb Dave

[Kieren24 4]

Hi I've found this topic interesting with some helpful advice. I have a Bedlington Terrier who is 12 weeks although he won't be used for a gun dog I do like the principles of gun dog training I feel heel work is important to me especially when off the lead. With what has been already said do you think I can do the same with my dog? Also at 12 weeks would it be a good time to start heel work training?

I'm new to dogs and training but would like to get it right, Is there a big difference in terriers and spaniel's?

All the best Kieren.