Dog Training with the Heeling Stick. Advanced Obedience

[@Vonnie12]

Finally someone who does a video on this topic

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! I hope it was helpful. :)

[@punkymell]

I absolutely love Ari she's so cute and funny! Her enthusiasm towards training is contagious!!

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! Thanks! She's my little rockstar! :)

[@DeeDeBaker]

I love her enthusiasm!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, DeeDe! :)

[@littleninjai222]

"You shush it young lady" lol. My boy barks at me all the time to throw the ball. He's such a drama queen GSD. I've been trying to teach him "rewind" and I'm sure heeling sticks would help. He sticks his bum out too much! :)

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! The vocal ones are always the funniest! It might help with rewind. Give it a shot and let me know how it goes. :)

[@driftwood-provisions]

Getting my First Dog in February.. love your videos

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Congrats and thank you! :)

[@Vonnie12]

Congrats sonny I’m getting mine in April 👍🤣🤣

[@driftwood-provisions]

@@Vonnie12 im getting a Border collie so i think imma have a big job on my hands. What breed are you getting?

[@michaelhoffmann937]

Nate does a nice job showing how to use another tool in an advanced training topic. Well done!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, Michael! I really appreciate that! 🐶😁

[@Escandella118]

I have been a horse trainer my whole life and thought many times why would nobody try some of the useful horse groundwork techniques in dog training. Probably because most people perceive negative reinforcement as "negative". It has to be said though, negative reinforcment can be abused by people who don't know or don't care how to use it properly. NR needs the same patience and "positiveness" as positive reinforcement techniques. Thank you for your great teaching, Nate!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, Angie! And I couldn't agree more. It's funny, when I have clients that were/are horse trainers, they always do soooooo much better than the average person. It just makes sense to them. :)

[@mihaeladog7187]

You shush young lady 😂❤️. I don’t know anymore what I like most , it’s the training or the way you relate do the dog 😇.

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! Thanks! :)

[@susanhughes4069]

Hi Nate thanks for sharing. I’ve been using a walking pole to help my puppy walk to heel. I just say no when she starts to creep forward and hold it in front of her (like shepherds training their sheepdogs). On the way to the beach I have to remind her quite often but on the way back she’s great. It’s taken all the stress out of walking to her free run areas from home. Now she’s responding much better to the stop and walk backwards too. It’s been difficult to get her focus on me outside the house as she has food issues. It’s getting better though. People stop me all the time and ask who my dog trainer is - I tell them Sir Nate of course 😁

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! Thanks! Sounds like you were similarly using the walking pole. Nice work! :)

[@RAPPIEMYBABY]

Love your videos and methods. You can visibly see in every video how every dog is happy to work with you, happy to take part. They truly enjoy it!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you so much!

[@suzyfanetsberger5073]

TYSM! I’ve also had horses all my life too, so now I’m using my old long dressage whips for heeling sticks! 💙🐶💩

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you for commenting. I' happy the video has been helpful. Cheers!

[@ricovillagracia3745]

Thanks bro you’re the reason why my dog learn how to sit down and heel

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Thanks, Rico! :)

[@laniflores5740]

Fascinating method . I've never seen like it before

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@katepentecost7064]

This is a games changer for me. I have gotten two Rally Obedience Titles on my Border Collie and still don't have a tight heal. That long flexible spine helps him swing his fanny out a bit. I hope you have more videos because we are going to start obedience soon.

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome. Thanks, Kate! And I'm happy the video was helpful. :)

[@sophiesmith5922]

Yup. I have the same problem with my GS. Very LONG bendy body, so I hope this helps her stay straight.

[@jeanniec6753]

Really, really helpful and so simple to do!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, Jeannie! :)

[@colbyscanines]

Excellent use and example of negative reinforcement!

[@gerrett108]

Great demonstration. Great teachings!

[@inkwhiskers9948]

Just like a whip and horses. You don't whip the horse with it, it's a tool of communication - pressure and release, or negative reinforcement.

[@jkoadventures7401]

Thank you! Always excellent training lessons!!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you, Jkoadventures. :)

[@timothyomalley1851]

Great video

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, Tim!

[@jwiki1]

This is an awesome how to!! It seems like Ary has grown in the blink of an eye! Happy New Year to you and yours!! 🤙🏼🦮❤️

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, Jen! And Happy New Year! :)

[@sylviamcneill4372]

This looks like a tool to be added to the tool box for Rusty and I. As you know, we have trouble staying within the dotted lines. The Amazon link says the heel stick is currently unavailable and they don't know when/if it will become available. Meanwhile, I will check out my supply of horse crops/whips and see if I have something suitable to repurpose for a pup.

[@NateSchoemer]

Yes, this tool might be helpful for you. I've also noticed the issue with the link; it's been that way for some time. I'm unsure if they'll ever restock.

[@cjboots1115]

Still waiting for you to start an online school. Thanks for giving us the tools

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you! Maybe one day I'll have an online school. :)

[@cynthiaaustin1763]

​@@NateSchoemerthought about moving to attend Tom Rose school because of you

[@rajashekarashekara9131]

Extraordinary video impressed 👏

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you very much!

[@ross4235]

Thanks great video. My dog heels at an angle and slightly in front of me. Hopefully this will help 🙏

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, Ross! Let me know how it goes. Cheers! :)

[@quadcitiescanine]

I'm WAY behind on watching your videos. You are SO amazing and inspiring!!!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you, I really appreciate that! :)

[@budimpla]

Excellent, as usual.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you! Cheers! :)

[@oldsap]

Arih says you're taking too long and she wants to show your viewers how to do it NOW haha. thanks for the video Nate

[@NateSchoemer]

Hahaha! Yes, she can be very demanding at times. :)

[@boxster87]

so awesome man I been looking for this.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, Stevie! Hopefully it was helpful. :)

[@MrMigueltm]

Thanks

[@nicalafox615]

she's super cute and super smart

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, Arih is my little rockstar. :)

[@OnPointDogs]

I like that. I’m gonna give it a try to fine tune my guy’s heeling focus.

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Thanks! Let me know how it goes. Cheers!

[@EdMorley]

Very good tips Thx

[@parathings]

Heeling sticks are sold out, thin wooden dowels from a hardware store, right? If so, I could customize them, I imagine painting them yellow or orange would be a good start, any other recommendation?

[@NateSchoemer]

This should work: www.gundogsupply.com/sportdog-dlx-heeling-stick.html?campaign=DPA&SPORTDOG-DLX-HEELING-STICK&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1ZGcBhCoARIsAGQ0kkr8sWnh-_ren7tNFXo_hkIwseZdoksnYmoyw3hGYqAEdVhgtq4GKv0aAunyEALw_wcB

[@parathings]

Thank you sir

[@dewrain272]

Good day sir.can i ask how to attract my BM to treats or ball.hes not so attentive.

[@NateSchoemer]

Hi Dew! Most dogs low food motivation is caused by a few things. Either the dog has been overfed, free fed, given very high value food such as cooked steak, and sometimes just feeding out of a bowl can cause this. A common technique that we like to use when building a dogs food drive is by implementing food deprivation. For this you will want to use mealtime as a training time. Bring the dog out and offer food to train, if the dog is not interested, no big deal. Put the food away and try again at dinner. Again, if the dog is not interested, put the food away and try again the next day. Continue to do this until your dog is willing to work for the food. Be sure not to give the dog any food between training. The dog has to know that he will only get food that he works for. I’ve used this technique on dozens of dogs and it’s worked every time. If you are like a lot of people that would like to use toys in training, but you have a dog that doesn’t seem that motivated for toys, you can use a technique to try and increase your dog’s toy drive. Just keep in mind that not all dogs enjoy playing with toys-even if you do increase their toy drive. The first technique is to “clean house” if you have toys scattered all over the place. In this case it’s much like free feeding a dog. Why would a dog want to work for something they get for free? Your dog must know that the only way he will be able to play with a toy is if he works for it. However, once your dog is willing to work for the toys you can start allowing them to have toys for free during the day. The next technique to enhance toy drive is to build “frustration”. This is the process you’ll want to follow: Attach a harness or an agitation collar to your dog. The point is just to make sure you can restrain the dog. You can also connect the leash to a pole or any other object to create a back-tie. Have a friend begin twirling or teasing with a toy just beyond reach of the dog. Building more distance can often create more frustration, so build distance as needed. Keep doing this until the dog becomes “frustrated” and barks. At this point, give verbal praise and reward the dog with the toy for barking (plus petting and attention, etc). But make sure you or your friend holds on to the toy while the dog plays with it. A flirt pole or ball on rope will work great for this. If the dog releases the toy from the grip, run back and continue the teasing until the dog barks again. Now it can become like a game: Try to steal the toy from the dog (if the dog let's go of it, don't rip it from the dog), and if successful, return to teasing, and once again reward if the dog barks. For demonstrations, see my “Teach Your Dog to Bark On Command” video at: www.youtube.com/ HeVWMcwbf1w&t=21s. This helps build toy drive because much like humans, dogs want what they can't have. They also want what others want and have. This helps simulate that feeling which can in most cases build more toy drive. This works best when you start this during the imprinting stage of a dogs life. However, it can work later in the dogs life as well.

[@nasjajohnson2769]

Hey I got a new pup on the 26th. How would I teach her to focus on me and ignore other things. And is there a way to teach my pup how to ignore other people yelling commands and just to listen to what I say

[@NateSchoemer]

Yes. Check out this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5y9aKiZpbBsqcU I would also suggest teaching leash pressure: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b32bpX5torh3Z5I Then implement desensitization for the commands. Place your dog in a climb stay and then ask your friends to give your dog commands, such as "come". When you dog tries going to them, reinforce the climb stay. Eventually your dog will learn not to listen to other people and only you. That's the basic concept. :)

[@nasjajohnson2769]

@@NateSchoemer tysmmm.

[@JohnGilbert49]

What brand sticks are those?

[@NateSchoemer]

Order the heeling stick here: amzn.to/2MCt3vD Cheers!

[@pawsitivek9120]

How would you fade the heeling stick eventually?

[@ZDanimations]

How do we phase these out for competition?

[@NateSchoemer]

Once you can heel around without using the heeling sticks, you can place them off to the side and only use them if you think the dog needs extra guidance. You can also work with one heeling stick and have it against your body, so the dog doesn't see it and use it when needed. Cheers! You should be able to use them less and less because your dog will understand the position better.

[@David-sj6jw]

Nate, thanks for the video. Dave

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, Dave!

[@pdan62]

Thanks for more tools in my tool box.

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Thanks, Daniel! :)

[@pablocesarmendoza2921]

How long you should train your dog a day

[@NateSchoemer]

Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hafHfHd7aJdpndU it says puppy, but a lot of this applies to adult dogs as well. :)

[@SouthernLoonRetrievers]

A very great tool!

[@NateSchoemer]

I agree! Thank you again!

[@SergioEsquivelK9]

Love the video!!!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, buddy!

[@digginz8603]

Good looking dog

[@heleneshillington4643]

Hi! Liked your video. Where can I purchase those sticks ? They look like hiking sticks.

[@Mason_Strodtman]

So I’ve been watching your videos and was wondering if every single behavior should be taught with luring then leash pressure, more specifically is teaching leash pressure for every command needed

[@NateSchoemer]

You can. I like to use leash pressure to help with commands, but I also use it to teach the stay and to teach the dog what behavior are not okay, without having to use positive punishment right away. For example; if the dog was not allowed on the couch, I could use the leash pressure to reinforce the rules. The dog jumps on the couch, I say one "wrong" (or whatever word you choose) then I use the leash pressure to guide the dog off of the couch. It's just another tool to help us communicate with our dogs. :)

[@Mason_Strodtman]

@@NateSchoemer ah makes sense, thank you for the reply

[@louisamarie9412]

My puppy (13 week old Belgian Mal) behaves perfectly when clipped to the 30 ft lead I use when training (just let it loose so I can catch him if he runs) but at home or when not on his training lead, his recall is basically nonexistent. Any tips?

[@NateSchoemer]

This is a common problem that a lot of people end up having, and it's not difficult to fix. First, you want to teach the behavior using the dog training science that I teach. Once your dog knows the command, you can start working on building the habit of always coming to you when called by practicing the training every day. But, let's say your dog is in your backyard or a park and doesn't have a training-collar on. Your dog knows there is no collar on him, and he decides to run away from you instead of coming to you. Most people will instinctively chase their dogs; but this only makes it worse as your dog will likely think you are playing a game. Instead of chasing your dog, you should playfully run away from your dog. This will usually turn the game around, and it will have your dog chasing you instead. Once your dog gets to you, don't end the game by quickly grabbing them up, but instead continue the game by pushing them away from you in a playful manner. When you do decide to end the game, make sure you reward your dog, as this will encourage your dog to come to you, because it predicts play, instead of avoiding you to prevent a correction. Another technique would be to set up a situation where you know your dog will choose not to come to you. Make sure you have a 20 - 30 foot long line attached to your dog, and then start giving your dog random “come when called” commands, reinforcing the command with the leash. Once the dog completes the task, release and reward them back to play. It sounds like you have been working on this, so I would suggest to continue doing this until listening is a habit for your puppy. Continue to do this training exercise until the dog comes without the help of the leash pressure. I would also recommend practicing this in multiple different environments to help get the dog become generalized to the training. A dog that is generalized will understand that they need to perform the command in any environment regardless of the distractions. I hope this helps and thanks for supporting my channel. Cheers!

[@susanliang6806]

Amazing

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you, Susan! Cheers!

[@mister10x54]

LEGEND

[@NateSchoemer]

I agree. Arih is certainly a legend! :) Thanks for the comment!

[@stevemalick4367]

Really appreciate your reply! I’ll do just that!! ..... Honestly respect you and ur vids!! .... ................................................I have an 8 month old landshark and I can’t seem to hold his attention .... I grew up watching my father work dogs as he was k9 cop. And I’m embarrassed to bring him around ....... (as my dog destroys his coolaroo while I write this!) lol!

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! Thanks! Engagement training and leash pressure work can help with that portion of the training. I would also suggest reading this article. I talk about how you want to start training your dog in new environments. Engagement training: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5y9aKiZpbBsqcU Leash pressure: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b32bpX5torh3Z5I Article: www.nateschoemer.com/post/how-to-properly-socializing-your-dog Cheers!

[@douglasreid6996]

Great stuff Nate. How can I get my dog to look up at me more in focused heel? It feels like she's looking at my feet trying to gauge her position.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! Advance eye contact and the 10 steps to teaching a focused heel. Jump to 8:50 in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5y9aKiZpbBsqcU and then watch this one again: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6LRqniAqpqdqrc Let me know how it goes. :)

[@NotHisRealName]

I'm hoping to get a Giant Schnauzer around the middle of the year. While 'basic' obedience will be the focus, I'd eventually like to get into some of the pulling sports like Dog scootering. When you get a chance, could you maybe look at training techniques for these dog sports?

[@NateSchoemer]

Great suggestion! Definitely, yes!

[@parathings]

Pulling is great, they make harnesses now that don't interfere with the tail. Pulling competitions is big with pitbull breeds that may help your search efforts. Nate makes some great videos and I started my dog trainer journey 10 years ago and I still learn a thing or two from him.

[@sarahgilliss3503]

I know this may seem a bit unconventional, but I plan on using this method to help my Service-Dog-In-Training, Shasta, improve her staying in the "Heel" position, executing tighter turns, and backing up properly. Our trainer tried this with her, and she seemed to get it, so I'm going to get these and practice! She likes to "swing wide" on her turns, often putting her almost three to four feet out from me. (Our trainer said she should be no more than two feet, or arm's length, out from me in any direction at any time.) Also, she still likes to walk ahead of me, "crab walk" style, and come to a stop right in front of me when I don't want her to. I've run into her and almost gone sprawling. She backs up pretty well, but not straight. (I've actually tripped over her and fallen backwards several times because of this. Embarrassing, funny to those who see it, but it really makes my butt hurt when I hit tile flooring when doing public access training. I tell you one thing, it's certainly taught me to have "back end awareness" myself! 😆) For clarification, Shasta is a Border Collie/American Staffordshire Terrier mix. She's smart, sweet, goofy, and has a wonderful personality. She's very much like Ari. I hope this can help her.

[@Sassypawstoilettage]

I have a OB stick but it's a heavy stiff one is this one heavy ?

[@NateSchoemer]

This one is very lightweight. You can get it here: amzn.to/2MCt3vD

[@alanbaldwin8113]

So does this stick not trigger opposition reflex? Or is that something you already worked through?

[@NateSchoemer]

It can, but that's part of the training you have to do in the beginning. It's like leash pressure work. You have to teach the dog to go with it and not against it. :)

[@carolinegorman4621]

Would that be called “demand barking”?

[@NateSchoemer]

My dog Arih has always been a barker when she's having fun and she loves obedience training. :)

[@ZDanimations]

I have a dog that barks when excited/having fun. Chasing ball, herding, w.e. depends on personality.

[@Vonnie12]

Where can u buy these sticks

[@NateSchoemer]

You can order the heeling stick here: amzn.to/2MCt3vD :)

[@pointbreak4614]

what breed is she ? very precious

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! She's a Malinois. :)

[@katsim6799]

Thanks! This is the perfect way to get my dog to bring her wiggly butt in line. She tends to end at an angle.

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! Hopefully it helps! Let me know how it goes. :)

[@richardschneider8527]

Knew a guy from Europe years ago that appeared to be great at this form of obedience training. Too selfish to teach it though. Great video. Thank you

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you, I really appreciate that! :)

[@samathaoffice29]

Nate...Very useful video..Tq..

[@carolemuenzer5490]

Horse training ❤

[@goymedhundDogtrainingBehavior]

Great video. :) i have a question reg. the stick. i am a bit confused and really want to understand this 100% so here are 3 questions. No.1: I used to work a horse trainer and the horse always push against pressure - it is natural for them. .. this is what i experience with the dogs too. isn¨t that natural for them? No.2 : IF it is natural for them how do i get the dog to not work against the pressure? No.3: When we teach them to move away from pressure - how will that affect our heeling? if i want my dog glued to my leg but that create some kind of pressure when they touch/rub/lean against my leg. How will this not affect that? when they feel my leg to not move away from the pressure/ touch ? it looks really neat with the heeling sticks so i would love to know the answer to this before i decide if i want to get one or not. Thank youso much in advance :)

[@NateSchoemer]

Hi Gøy med Hund, I believe all of your questions are answered in this video. You first teach the dog how to respond to the heeling sticks, then you can incorporate it into your obedience routine. Rewatch the episode and if you're still confused, post a new comment and try to rephrase your questions. It's very possible that I just didn't understand the questions. Lol! Thanks again! 🐶😁

[@goymedhundDogtrainingBehavior]

Thank you Nate :) i will do that . and if i still wonder i will try to write my question a bit different.. I an form Norway and we only had a little english at school, but i wil try. Thank you for always getting back to people. :) You are such a positive guy .

[@GK-mv1vu]

👍

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, G K! :)

[@susanmoyle8143]

She is such a chatterbox 😂

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! Yes, she it! 😂

[@MrCally101]

- Teaching a down should be done from a stand. Any special reason why it is in this movie different? /- -

[@NateSchoemer]

You can teach a dog down from any position. In fact, you want to teach a dog how to get from each position to every other position. It helps them become more generalized to the training. :)

[@MrCally101]

@@NateSchoemer I agree with you that you should teach a dog to get from every position to get in every other position. But the only problem is that in high level competition obedience we are obliged to or have the front paws of the dog in one position all the time or the hind paws in one position. You loose points if you don't. That is why we use spatial pressure to let the dog go down from a standing position first. In this way the dog is only moving his hind legs only coming down in a nice sfinx position. To go from a sit into a down also the dog is supposed to move only his hind legs; which basicly means he has to go into a stand in between. I hope you understand what I mean.

[@ina7084]

I was teaching my dog the right position for the "heel"! cue when she's away from me with my broom stick. She already knew she had to come to my side and align with me no matter from where I'd call her, but her back end would be a bit too outwards (misaligned) for my liking and I used the stick on it to guide her into a more straighter position. Got this from my experience with horse training, I thought I was an innovator!! But the stalky youtube (as is all of the internet) crushed my dreams and showed me that people actually used sticks in heel 😂 great minds think alike

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! Doesn't mean that it wasn't a great idea. :)

[@mohamadmas546]

👍👍👍

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, Mohamad! :)

[@K1NGK0NG404]

I wished I could afford you

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! Thanks!

[@NotThatBob]

Remove the word "negative" and use your own hand and people would be happy. As long as the dog is happy, never being hurt, any tool to help your dog understand, is good imo. Thanks for the video Nate.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, Ron!

See, you must watch thousands of videos to learn that a stick could avoid a herniated disk...

[@Hits999]

Love the content ❤️☺️🙏... But sometimes your language gets a little too tricky to understand... May be that's the reason have been missing out on your videos now a days

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks for the feedback. I'll try to make it easier to understand in my future videos. Cheers!

[@LabiaLicker]

Are there any good heeling sticks you can recommend? I keep breaking mine on the dog. (also one thats dishwasher proof would be a bonus)

[@LabiaLicker]

for legal reasons this is a joke.

[@sugusdogartistrysda]

Where do we get this stick

[@NateSchoemer]

Order the heeling stick here: amzn.to/2MCt3vD

[@sugusdogartistrysda]

Thanks