10 Fundamental STEPS For a Focused HEEL!

[@bettymcconnell1011]

The person who gave a thumbs down is a jealous trainer you are stealing the show when it comes to given out free lessons I am learning them all and my girl is doing great thank you

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! Thanks for the support, I appreciate it and I'm happy the training is helping. Also, be sure to join my new Facebook group to continue learning how to train your dog with direct support from me and the rest of the community. :) facebook.com/groups/NateSchoemers/

[@tomnieblas2243]

I think 🤔 it’s a old girl friend 😂great video thanks 🐶

[@privatecitizenguy2640]

Or maybe it’s someone that sees what a distraction being an animal owner is.

[@notveryobviousguy4373]

I liked the video but I wish audio was better

[@MartaIreneSeguinotTorres]

@@NateSchoemer trying to get in to and join in Facebook but I don't know what is going on, doesn't do anything yet. Please help.

[@raysofrosie]

This is the most in depth, easy to understand, and effective video I have ever seen for focused heel training. I’m trying to train my medical alert SD the basics on my own so I only have to pay for the specialized alert and response training and videos like this help me out so freaking much. Thank you so much for this video and anyone questioning if it works.. IT DOES. FANTASTICALLY.

[@carmenbailey6694]

What I loved most was seeing the dog's mistakes here and there. It keeps it real!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, Carmen!

[@ellenbessemans5159]

I recently adopted an 8 month old Belgian Malinois from the shelter and was overwhelmed with negative behavior that I’ve had to correct. Watching this video alone I put my dog in a focused heel and center walking command within a couple days. I’ve watched countless training vids, but this is the most comprehensive and helpful video I’ve watched. Thank you so much for providing an excellent Malinois training vid! My boy is a completely different dog !

[@annmcdonough1470]

The most complete and comprehensive dog training on KZbin. I’m getting my puppy in June. I’ve read 3 books and countless hours on KZbin. These videos are consistent between skills and it’s an approach that builds on the skills. I’m an experienced dog owner but this has taught me a seamless approach!

[@NateSchoemer]

That's so awesome and thank you for the kind words! I really appreciate it. I also recently started a facebook group to support this KZbin channel and everyones training. You can find it at this link. I hope to see you there! :) facebook.com/groups/NateSchoemers/

[@dogawalk_adventures]

Love the focus heel. Love teaching it to my clients who have dog reactivity problems with their dogs.

[@Doktracy]

Best heeling video I’ve seen so far!

[@NateSchoemer]

Wow, thanks! I appreciate that, Tracy! :)

[@kristin6944]

I love how much you take care of Ari, she really has so much fun while training and I admire that.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! She's my little superstar! :)

[@CrazySauceEST]

Let me say it's sooooooooo refreshing to see a trainer without corrections or a bunch of video edits. I don't think he even said "no" one time. I LOVE IT! You got a new subscriber. Can't wait to check out your other videos.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you, Andrew! I really appreciate that! :)

[@cynthiaaustin1763]

This video made the difference between a continuation marker and a terminal marker clear in a way I hadn't completely understood before. Thank you so much for all your hard work in making these.

[@NateSchoemer]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching and I'm happy the video was helpful. :)

[@kipbusse]

Same here, great videos Nate

[@JoshuaWriter]

Wow one of the best and most comprehensive videos on heel I've ever found and I've searched and searched for something like this. Absolutely great. Anyone who follows this video and has the patience to get each step completed will have amazing results.

[@NateSchoemer]

Wow, thank you!

[@johnbasedow]

This is a super helpful video in preparing for AKC Novice competition and for just increasing engagement while walking. 💪🏼🐺

[@Nick-ye8pf]

Unbelievable video. Got more attention from my pup than I've ever had within 5 minutes of following this. Amazing.

[@renesansman2432]

This has got to be the best focused heeling video I have seen. Great content Nate - keep it up

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Thank you, Rene! :)

[@SparkleChik5]

This is amazing. You explain each step so clearly and im starting with my dog doing this now and so far shes getting it so well! Her main struggle is focus and i was looking all over the internet on how i can teach her more consistent focusing. Shes a puppy still about 5mo old but she can learn easy. She already knows 5 commands that are basic ones. She loves to learn. I came across this and will forever follow you for sure. Thank you so much for making this!!!

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing and I'm happy the video was helpful. If you want more focus, then I would also suggest this video. Check it out and let me know what you think. Cheers! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5y9aKiZpbBsqcU

[@budimpla]

Nate Schoemer, as a dog trainer and sports obedience competitor, I agree with your video almost 100%. I seem to be seeing myself. Keep up the good work.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, I really appreciate that!

[@holguin01]

Thanks! Your channel has everything I need to train my dog.

[@NateSchoemer]

It's my pleasure and thank you so much for supporting my work, it means a lot to me. :)

[@77Littlelady]

Best heel video I have seen. My malinois is 9 months old and a work in progress. I will definitely use this as my go-to for heel work! She is pretty good at it, but you gave so many more advice than I have seen before. Thanks!

[@NateSchoemer]

Glad it was helpful, and thanks for watching! :)

[@foxyl8e848]

I want to thank you. I put all your info into practice as my heeling was lacking focus... Went back to basics, worked hard for few weeks then passed grade 5 obedience. This was what I needed to know to help her to achieve focused heeling. Cheers Nate it's all in the technique!

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing and I'm happy the video was helpful. :)

[@Sofia-gn4rh]

The best dog training video I’ve ever watched. Each step is explained very well, this was very helpful, thank u so much!!

[@spirit7973]

I am convinced that you are the best trainer in the universe

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you! I truly appreciate that. :)

[@FormidableHumanoid]

Wanted to see which foot to step with. This answered questions I didn’t even know to ask such as reward placement and pivot on a line. Thank you!

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! And it's my pleasure. I'm happy the video was helping. Thanks for watching and commenting! :)

[@meganboege2022]

I love this video!!! I can teach tricks well but wasn’t sure how to do obedience like this and we’re getting a big dog this time! You broke it down easy to understand !!

[@sixtopaguirigan1373]

Of all the training videos for dogs , nate is the most detailed. You learn a lot from him. Show and tell and explanation. Well done, keep it up!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you, I really appreciate that!

[@foxyl8e848]

Im doing this with a small dog, its a whole different experience...... would have loved to see the instructions with one. Thanks for video, great points.

[@pawsatyourservice149]

Yes pls do I am doing this with a cocapoo

[@carolmagallon6918]

What do you do if it's a small dog?? Bend down?? I have a little "I don't know the breed"😅 and I would love to try it with him.

[@AMB-65]

I’ve been looking for a simple step by step guide to help take my dogs obedience to the next level and get him ready for sporting work. This was great!

[@douglasperry5055]

I am amazed at how simple you made it and understandable. Thank you

[@tonesncreww1998]

My daughter and her grandfather arrived home 2 months ago with a 1year old German shepherd-x-rotwheeler. ,(Female). We're not dog people, our youngest daughter is 5 but this dog is growing on us all. Being on a farm she's the Greatest guard dog she very territorial. Any male comes near our house she goes woof woof woof furiously👍 . The dog does listen to us other than when she is nipping the pigs , chasing all cars out the driveway when anyone leaves . Looking forward too showing my daughter your amazing dog training technique's and letting you know how we get on. My daughter gets first dibs too being her boss. After watching your KZbin vids. I'm kinda 🤞🤣😂🤭

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! Thanks for sharing and I'm happy the videos are helpful. Cheers! :)

[@juliepeterson2372]

our 3-month-old shepherd is herding us so this will give us some more training ideas. good video

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks and best of luck!

[@budani1473]

The greatest dog training gem is stated in this video.. it is the very first step after rewarding my dog for looking at me he is so much more disciplined I went from an average trained dog to looking like a somewhat professional in 1 video! Absolutely fantastic subscribed

[@NateSchoemer]

That is awesome! Thank you so much, I really appreciate that and I'm happy the video has been helpful. :) Cheers!

[@johnbasedow]

I have a year old Schipperke. The breed is notoriously willful and hard to get focused. We’re taking Obedience / Agility classes now and your videos are very helpful. 💪🏼🐺

[@tonitosco7224]

Yes! ... it is always a pleasure to hear what you explained with such clarity and simplicity ... free! :-)

[@pawsatyourservice149]

Hi I am 19 and I am training a sevice dog bc off your channel. I have bad anxiety and pots with is a disability where a faint so thx for all your videos

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks for sharing and I'm happy the videos are helpful. :)

[@rachelminneapolis]

This is excellent, easy to follow, no BS. Thank you!

[@abhijitchitnis3167]

Nate Schoemer , a superb video on how to teach a sustained face contact with your dog. Very easy to follow steps. Congratulations

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks so much!

[@dahliak9240]

One of the best training videos on KZbin. Thank you!

[@HAXMAN]

This is the most comprehensive video I've seen on the focused heel. Thanks so much!

[@NateSchoemer]

Wow! Thanks, HAXMAN! I really appreciate that!

[@lindareinherz4427]

I have started to re-watch the lessons again. I started off teaching Oscar to focus. He learned to do that and I went on to something else. He was doing a heel-sit, and for the most part being loose lease. We had a set back, he stopped focusing on me and not listening. Two days if starting back on keeping his attention he was much better today on his walk. I tried your lesson on stopping him charging out the door. It took 6 tries but I finally got Oscar to sit when I opened the door and let me step out first. You are a terrific trainer, I want to train my dog with love not fear.

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Sounds like you are doing an excellent job with your pup Oscar. Thanks for sharing! :)

[@BentleyTheGoldenDigger]

Training note 🗒 ---- 👉 Step 1 Looking up 1:00 Teach your dog to look at your face 👉 Step 2 Side Heel Position 4:35 Side heel position + Looking at you 👉 Step 3 Center Heel Position 6:25 Center position + Looking at you 👉 Step 4 Center Heel & Walk 7:10 Center position + Dog is looking at you + Walking Around + your hand on side 👉 Step 5 Side Heel & walk 9:14 Teach your dog position themselves in a side heel position + walking around + dog is looking at you 👉 Step 6 Focused Heel - Walking 10:25 Position your dog using food luring 👉 Step 7 Focused Heel - Verbal Command 11:11 Introduce "heel" verbal command 👉 Step 8 Focused Heel - Walking no lure 13:00 Verbal command "Heel" + Heel position + walking + dog looking at you + no food luring 👉 Step 9 Focused Heel - Turn / Pivot 15:40 Introducing turning & Pivot. Turn in circle whilst maintaining perfect Heel position + dog looking at you + no food luring 👉 Step 10 - The Perfect Focused Heel - no lure17:00 Final step.Perfect heel and dog maintaining the perfect focused heel position and perfect pivot without food luring

[@Lunika1367]

one of the better videos I watched for heel~related tips will deffo use it for my pup as my old dog trainer's "heel" wasn't giving basics for focus~heel that will make sure my pup will ignore distractions as we walk! thank you for that video

[@NateSchoemer]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Cheers!

[@Noname-fx2ym]

This is amazingly helpful I can’t wait to start with my dog, we have been working on a focused heel but I didn’t really understand where exactly to start and how to help my dog fully understand the concept. One question though, should we work on step one until he fully masters it, then move on to step two, etc..

[@ОленаЛ-ф2ы]

Nate, thank you! This is fantastic. Thank you for making this content available. Purchased the book too!

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Thank you, I really appreciate that!

[@NoBody-eh8bw]

You give out truly excellent information! I just wish I had found your channel before I got my pup. He is already doing well after a few sessions of using your methods.

[@NateSchoemer]

That's awesome, I'm happy to hear that! :) Also, be sure to join my new Facebook group to continue learning how to train your dog with direct support from me and the rest of the community. :) facebook.com/groups/NateSchoemers/

[@merchpublicschool9331]

Honestly the first dog training video where the trainer doesn't hold anything back. Liking and subscribing. Thank you!

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@dianel858]

The reward is definitely when they look at you and not the hand with the treat in it. So enjoyable to watch you training with Ari. Thank you. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@NateSchoemer]

My pleasure and thanks for watching and commenting! :)

[@mariwhitmer5377]

I just found your channel looking for exercises for a left about turn. I've watched several of your videos and gotten some great exercises to boost up the fun of my obedience work with my girl. Thanks I look forward to watching everything.

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@seancompton4773]

For all civillians who have not been to multiple K9 courses, just know this is a cheat sheet and solid gold! Well done brother, very impressed! Easily top 2-3 best heel teaching videos I have ever seen. Well done!

[@truegrizzlesfan2292]

This video definitely help me understand the focus heel.. I am working on the focus heel. So far, I am using my hand as the physical cue for the heel.

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! I'm happy it was helpful!

[@zahedsubhan7676]

Great! So detailed and with hints that really help with more challenging movements. Best dog training videos out there. When might you be posting some bite work videos? Please don’t stop. I’ve been training dogs for 15 years using luring, markers and leash pressure. Still learned tons. Thank you!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, I really appreciate that. I'll be posting my protection dog training series sometime in the next 3 months or so.

[@briannapartridge7539]

thank you so much. recently my service dog is having to be re trained during the holidays due to people at my high school harassing her causing her to be reactive. and even though i’ve only done the first step (we’re taking baby steps) she is already succeeding so well. i cant thank you enough

[@MegaChevy65]

Love the videos. I have a 11wk old healer I got at 8wks after my hero died. Train every day. He knows center and walks with me and to get down when I take a knee and the basic sit, down and come and if I point and say touch he'll bump the object with his nose. I'll have to try this out since now he focuses on my hands every time I move them.

[@garrencrystal1]

Thank you so much for all your videos you have changed my life and my dog's life forever I was always good at training my dogs to do tricks but they would only do it if I had a treat in my hand you have taught me so much more thank you thank you thank you

[@NateSchoemer]

My pleasure. Thank you for sharing and I'm happy the videos have proven to be helpful. :)

[@LisovskyD]

правда, самое лучшее - подробно, шаг за шагом. Спасибо! and really, the best training video. in detail, step by step. Thanks!

[@mounimouardani6498]

Honestly, you're the best I've ever seen coach & loved the way you treating the dog to take the the orders Go on you're doing well👍

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks so much, I appreciate that! :)

[@amyhall8561]

This is EXACTLY what I needed to work on my dogs focus! I have a year old ESS and he is AMAZING - but I struggle with keeping his focus at times.

[@DianeReeves-mh2xz]

Thank you so much for this excellent video; in 5 minutes, I could see the light bulb come on in my 2 year old lab's head, (and mine as well) and she said, "Oh THATS what you want me to do! " She has been through several obedience classes, but always with a lack of a good heel position (rear end pointing West while the front end was pointing North.) Balance work on a half ball didn't help. Good in agility, but as she is long and boxy, and lacks good hind end awareness, drops bars. The spiraling exercise, AFTER we really worked on engagement, definitely increased her hind end awareness; almost like a miracle. The engagement strengthened her trust in me; after all, it is hard to walk forward (or whatever) without looking forward. (I can only imagine that as a human, but it seems daunting.) That takes a LOT of trust, and that is what these exercises, and your training method, taught. Thank you. I feel more confident, but more importantly, my dog feels more confident. I subscribed. Am looking forward to subscribing to your Patreon.

[@shadyabhi]

This guy showed up in my recommendations randomly as I recently started researching focused heal. I'm insanely impressed, so detailed, yet so concise. The instructions on this video are simply amazing. Subscriber added on just one view! Cheers!

[@craigwatler4531]

One of the best videos I have seen I will start using this tomorrow morning

[@ThisIsMe3699]

Another highly detailed video, Nate! Thank you.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks Kevin, I appreciate that. You should join my new facebook group if you haven't done so already. facebook.com/groups/NateSchoemers/

[@boxster87]

hey Nate I am trying to get a ds here soon and I been watching a lot of videos. I also found out that you and Robert cabral of the two people that give out a lot of free info and i feel like you do this for the love of dogs and not just for money.thank you so much.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, Steve! I really appreciate that! Robert is definitely a good source as well! :)

[@sixbolands]

Than k you! Clear precise instructions how to work up to focused heel. cant than k you enough Nate

[@NateSchoemer]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

[@bretjohnston9519]

Thanks Nate, loved this video! I noticed when you had Ari in the heel position at first, using food in hand to the side of her face, and waiting for here to look at you - she kept looking back at your hand with the food every time you said “heel.” Does that work out (where the dog doesn’t look at your hand) once you begin the exercise with no food in your hand? 13:03

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you for your comment! I’m glad you loved the video! Yes, the behavior of looking at the hand will eventually fade, especially once the reward is no longer in that hand. To help speed up the process, you can reward from the opposite hand or use a secondary terminal marker. A secondary terminal marker is a cue that predicts release plus reward, but the reward is placed away from the handler-such as a treat or toy positioned in a specific spot. This helps the dog focus less on your hand and more on the behavior you’re teaching. For example, once Ari is in the correct heel position and looks at me, I can use the secondary terminal marker to release her to a reward that’s been placed elsewhere. Over time, this creates a stronger focus on the behavior and eye contact rather than on the hand holding the food. Keep practicing, and you’ll see that the focus shifts naturally as you progress. Thanks for watching and engaging with the channel! 😊

[@steveandsherrysantoyo9731]

This is amazing!!! I just started watching your videos and I just started fine tuning my 4yr old Staffordshire & she is doing great.

[@elcisco11]

Great instructions! love the content. Thanks so much Nate. Liked and subscribed

[@NateSchoemer]

Hey Francisco, thank you for subscribing! The support is very much appreciated :)

[@ajax6787]

thank you so much for breaking this down step by step! i've been doing basic obedience since i brought my boy home (my first GSD) and want to move on to more focus based training once he's got the basics down. definitely going to be using this to help me train Quixote in the future!

[@soscorpio9012]

My Canaan just had 6 Siberian Husky pups, this will come in handy. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos

[@NateSchoemer]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Cheers!

[@old-veteran]

I just found your channel. I'm a couple of videos in and enjoying your training. I will be a new dog owner on the 5/28, first time in 43 years.

[@abreezers86]

@nateschoemer Thank you so much for this!! NO trainer has ever taught me this so this is tremendously helpful! How do i help my dog (a 9m old beagle) to not staying that close to me as i walk backwards? I see that your pup is coming right up against your hand. My dog kind of wait for bit of distance from my hands before starting walking and following. 🙏🙏 thank you for the tips!

[@NateSchoemer]

My pleasure. I'm not sure I fully understand your question. Can you try to explain it again for me, or even send me a video? [e-mail]. Check out this video and jump to the section on movement in the heel and center position. Maybe something in that section of the video will help. Introduction to Moving in Heel and Center Positions: 02:47:45 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIaclqKBq5uAo6c.

[@CrawfordJosie]

This is a fabulously helpful breakdown. Thank you for sharing.

[@douglasazo]

Great stuff Nate! Will be working on this now. How much should I expect out of a headstrong 5 month old pup? I know it should take some time and your dogs already know some of these skills but I want to keep my expectations fair.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks again! Focus heel is one of the most complicated behaviors to teach a dog. This is why most competitive dogs sports require this to be taught to help separate the good dogs from exceptional dogs. This can take a dog anywhere from 3 months to even a year to fully understand. I hope this helps and thanks again for supporting the channel.

[@erlandbarlian6821]

Great video Nate. Thank you for all of the awesome dog training videos. Greeting from Jakarta, Indonesia.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you! I'm happy that you like the training videos. :) Also, be sure to join my new Facebook group to continue learning how to train your dog with direct support from me and the rest of the community. You can also share videos of you and your pup training :) facebook.com/groups/NateSchoemers/

[@hannahwebb4846]

Nate, I have two competition obedience dog. The older one, a Sheltie, is most of the way to her Obedience Trial Champion (Otch) title, and a puppy who is just starting out. The youngster has a nice, natural heel, recently finishing her Beginner Novice B title with a 198,5. I am putting both dogs on your focused heel position. Believe it or not, the older dog is in greater need of this training than my puppy. This is similar to how I started out my puppy in attention heeling. I will be following your method since it is so much like what helps my Sheltie thrive, and my training as an operant trainer. I love how you show each step. I really need that structure, as do my dogs.

[@idogoArgentino]

Wow dude, this is awesome!! I recently got a Dogo Argentino and have been working with him a lot and healing is an issue. After this, i understand what I was doing wrong. Thank you for doing this. Subscribed and liked to show my appreciation.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, iDogo! I really appreciate that!

[@jennylynne4414]

I just found your youtube videos and I am a fan!! I love how you break things down and and explain the "why" in depth. One thing I didn't see a video on, that I would like to see covered is .. shorter dogs. I have an English Cocker and want a utility dog.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! The training process is the same with shorter dogs, you just have to bend down more. Lol!

[@jennylynne4414]

@@NateSchoemerlol, it' s a good thing I'm short, but sometimes I feel like I'm standing on my head. lol!

[@Dev_Everything]

Thanks for showing us how to do this on a FULLY TRAINED dog. My experience has been nothing like what is in this video.

[@johncspine2787]

Arg..small mistakes repeated over a long time are hard to break..I used too much kibble in my hand and being mouthy and aggressive in wanting to get the kibble he’d knock some out, or drop some himself, so every time we start the heel, he’d stop and vacuum the floor looking for the dropped kibble..this started to happen with every command as he just expects food to be on the floor. Next mistake was not using a leash in training, I had no way other than begging to get him to refocus his attention..my trainer was trying to get me used to it, I felt totally clumsy with the food, the leash, the dog, the timing..lots to learn!

[@bethanyprochnow5753]

THANK YOU! I have been trying to work on heel with my dog for awhile now but other videos were not helping me understand how to properly start the process! This video is amazing

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, Bethany! I'm happy the video was helpful. :)

[@SonyasCraftStudio]

Thank you for this video I have been trying to find GOOD videos for training my pup. ❤❤❤

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Thank you for watching and I'm happy the video was helpful. :)

[@CharlieH_design]

Like the work! On your verbal markers. What is the difference between the "YES" and "Break".

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! Yes = Reward Free = Release and reward Break = Release Cheers!

[@jozettaphillips6192]

Nate i absolutely love this video!!!! I am a dog trainer in the beginner stages of starting my own business, I have just one question about step 6. I never thought that "you" should turn your body but that the dog should learn to "get" into the heel position. In the beginning stages of teaching where heel is. This is not a criticism but a question You are an amazing trainer. Thank you so much.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! Yes, this is a technique I learned from Tom Rose and have found success with it. The idea is that you're making a smooth transition from the backward follow exercise into the heel position. This helps keep the dog straight when they are in heel and helps prevent the dog from being crooked while walking in heel. This would be different from calling the dog into heel, the dog fails to get into a straight and proper heel position, and then you adjust to make the heel straight. I think that's what you mean by "I never thought that "you" should turn your body but that the dog should learn to "get" into the heel position".

[@diznyland6214]

@@NateSchoemer Hello, love your videos. Is this method effective to help correct the dog’s “in line” position while sitting at your left side? When I try to get my 6-month-old Alaskan Klee Kai to come into alignment for a heel sit, he tends to back up and then sit a step or two away or at a weird angle. I've tried luring him with food in many different ways but we just can't see to get it right. I feel like I went wrong somewhere when teaching him to sit and I must have reinforced the backing away behavior without realizing it.

[@rolandnagy4800]

Thank you for sharing! One of the best dog training channel!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks Roland, I really appreciate that!

[@6H05T.T0WN]

Thank you! im trying this on my 10 month year old Border Aussie (boder collie x aussie) this!

[@donprosser8468]

Absolutely insightful! Ari is amazingly well-trained, how old is she? Your vids are the clearest and most detailed online!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you! She is 6 years. :)

[@MilesPony]

I love the way each lesson is balanced with explaining and then showing technique, step by step in a straightforward way. I can't wait to get my little staffy pup in two weeks to start the new chapter.

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Thank you and I'm happy the videos are helpful. :)

[@annaross5133]

Thank you for this!! I’m training my 6month puppy to be a diabetic alert dog (mostly just around the house). He won’t be going in public very much but I would like to have him well enough trained to have the option. He’s very distracted by smells in grass and dogs that bark at him, so I will try this!

[@Mid_Guitarist]

I love this! But how do you wean off the treats? My dog engages with me when theres treats but losing focus when theres no treats

[@NateSchoemer]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2Oyc6Kmqcunj9U I hope that helps. Please consider supporting my channel. Thanks! :) www.patreon.com/NateSchoemer

[@latinasdoitbtr]

First video of yours I've seen- you've got a new subscriber. Been training for a few years now and this was very helpful. I love that you have videos for all levels. Great work!

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome, thank you! :)

[@DwayneDomi]

Thanks for the great videos. I'm getting started with my 11 mo. Mal that I've had for less than a week. She is very receptive to treat training. Sit, stay, down, all good and working now on heeling. She is doing something that I can't find so far in your videos. When on leash (or heel training), sometimes she will just stop because she doesn't want to go where I'm going. She will stay put, challenging me to not continue in that direction. Eventually, a treat and come command will work, but I think that is rewarding her to stop whenever she wants. Any tips or point me to one of your videos would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[@NateSchoemer]

First, thanks for becoming a member and supporting the channel; it's much appreciated. Yes, I would first start by teaching leash pressure. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnTFYoxua8qMeLM Once you're at a point where the dog will follow the leash without any resistance while training, you can reinforce the pressure with a correction if needed. For example, you're on a walk, and your dog knows to follow the leash when you apply leash pressure. While walking, your dog decides to stop and put on the breaks. Once that happens, I would use the leash pressure. If the dog resists, I would say "no," followed by a leash pop, and then I would return to the pressure. Once done correctly, the dog will instantly move forward to continue the walk. At that point, I would release the pressure and praise the dog for making the correct decision, and we would continue the walk. This works incredibly well. Let me know how it goes, and I hope this helps! Cheers!

[@DwayneDomi]

@@NateSchoemer Nate, this technique is working, albeit slower than anything else she is learning from me. I guess every dog is different, right? Thanks again for the tip.

[@flip_shifty]

2:13 as soon as you say "yes" the dog looks at the hand. but eh, fair enough x)

[@NateSchoemer]

lol! Yeah, that’s expected. We mark when the dog is looking at us, so that’s what the dog is being rewarded for. They look at the hand after the mark, because they know that they are getting paid. 😁

[@flip_shifty]

Yeah it makes sense. It just almost looks like "yes" commands the behavior of looking at the treat because the dog does it right after. But your methods are legit, thanks for the video.

[@vincentking9043]

Can any dog be retrained. Especially if they are a rescue dog or a dog that has had a bad start as a puppy and there previous experience from there owner haven't been trained. Thank you for your time and advice .

[@NateSchoemer]

I would start back from the beginning and treat the dog as if he/she has never been trained. I would start with engagement training and move forward from there. Just follow the basic obedience series and progress at your dogs learning speed. :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZSbmYtqoah6n7s

[@vincentking9043]

Thank you Sir. Your post are amazing so thank you for your time and help. I want to learn as much as can so I can be a good dog owner.

[@littleninjai222]

Nicely instructed. Thank you very much for sharing your skills.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful and thank you for supporting the channel! :)

[@mariamnone816]

I just found this video, started not even one minute, and I already love you. I can't wait to learn everything you have to offer to teach!

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@maureenmc1]

This is Priceless stuff. Thank you!

[@kinzangwangdi7742]

Thank you for the comprehensive training sessions. Best dog training show ever 👍👍👍

[@NateSchoemer]

Wow, thank you! I'm happy you like the training! :)

[@nickylotlai]

Nate, english being my second language I would like to ask a question from the video. What I took out from this video is that a dog must be conditioned to the posture/position we want them to be maintaining before we give them a command, and in this case heel. Am I getting this right?

[@NateSchoemer]

Yes, I like to make sure I can get a dog to do the behavior off of a physical cue, before I put it on a verbal command. :)

[@supermario1982171]

Love this channel one of the best out there

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks Mario! I appreciate that! If you can, check out my new Facebook group to continue learning how to train your dog with direct support from me and the rest of the community. :) facebook.com/groups/NateSchoemers/

[@sophiesmith5922]

Ahhhh!!!! I'm watching this for like the 5th time. I see now in part 2, I omitted an important step. I forget to keep breaking things down so I complete each step.

[@NateSchoemer]

You got this! :)

[@Petsittingau]

What a great video. Very well taught with the steps broken down.

[@jrdtruckee]

I really like your positive approach. I’m curious about how you fade the food lure. Do you slowly ask for a longer heeling sequence before rewarding? Any tips on the best way to fade the food? Thank you!!!!

[@brendacyr557]

So glad to have found this video. I have a GSD, and she is always looking to learn something new. Your training methods are similar to what I have been doing with her- I am looking forward to starting to teach her focused heeling! You have 2 new fans, me & Tally. Thanks for making this training avaliable.

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing and I'm happy the videos are helping. I'm sure Tally will enjoy the extra training as well. :)