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My dog keeps walking ahead on walks. How can I train her to heel?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My dog keeps walking ahead of me. I taught her how to walk beside me awhile ago but she just doesn't listen. What are some tips you could offer?

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 4th, 2017

Try walking her with a Gentle leader and see if that helps. You will have more control over her if you use a Gentle leader. You will have to do some more obedience training with her and teach her to heel. Here is a link with information on how to get a dog to heel while walking. http://store.petsafe.net/gentle-leader-headcollar http://dogs.about.com/od/basiccommands/a/Train-a-Dog-to-Heel.htm

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