How can I effectively clicker and heel train my dog at home?

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Doctor Mirissa; could you please explain to me on what I need to do to be successful in clicker and heel training? Yes,we do have puppy schools but it's too expensive and sadly I wouldn't trust them Bella because of the incident of their employees. So any advice and tips on desensitization would be greatly appreciated. Thank you again. Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Female | unspayed | 4 years and 3 months old | 4 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

I like to train with treats and a clicker. With a small dog have her sit by your side on the leash. Ask for the sit by holding a treat up above her nose and gently push her bottom down to sit. Immediately give the treat and praise Bella. When she knows sit then ask her to sit and click when she does. Then give the treat and praise. From the sit ask her to walk luring with a treat in front to get her to walk forward. I walk just a short way then have her sit, then walk again. Doing this at first without distractions makes it easier for her to learn what you are asking. If you have a friend with an older trained dog then I would go for walks with them so Bella can learn from that dog how to walk beside you. Make the training fun, give lots of praise and always treat for good behavior. In addition there are many excellent dog training books, check your library. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Bella.

How can I effectively clicker and heel train my dog at home?

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