How to train your dog to walk to heel

[@nigelreed]

For my book and my ONLINE COURSES (with videos, case studies and Skype call) - that goes into great detail on how to address a range of problem behaviour visit www.thedogguardian.com

[@theonlinedogtrainerreview5747]

Mast Info And Tips Bro👍👍👍

[@AbsoluteMiniacGena]

It’s fantastic to see the dogs looking to you for ‘advice’. I wish I had known all this back in 1993 when I had a GSD who used to take me for walks. She was the baby I hadn’t got at the time and I allowed her to do anything because I deemed the dog walks as being ‘her time’ but I now realise she would probably have been much happier if I had taken the time to train her properly rather than taking her somewhere isolated so I could safely let her off lead to save me getting my shoulder or elbow dislocated. I also had the theory that if I walked her for HOURS she would get tired and not pull. I was so ignorant. She was my first dog and only lived for 9 years and I was devastated to lose her. I have had ever so many dogs since but now I am disabled and have an assistance dog which is a Staffy of all unusual breeds to use. She helps me as a medical alert dog but also she can open my sliding door at home, she can bring things which I drop and she is an all round perfect dog who has a little tag saying ‘please do not separate me from my handler, her life is in my paws’🐾🐾

[@TheSplashchannel1]

Hello, can I ask how do you let your dog sniff and get stimulated that way, whilst also walking nicely and not pulling? That is the part I am struggling with, do you have a release command where they can then explore a bit? Do I decide what they can sniff? :-)

[@nigelreed]

@@TheSplashchannel1 I just stop and let the dog sniff/pee. Or my dog walks slightly ahead and then slows down(to communicate he wants to stop) and then I stop. My dog knows if he just stops abruptly I will not stop.

[@lavsann]

Show this with an UNTRAINED DOG, I hate videos like this where people just bring up trained dog and make a 10 minute video.

[@PlumStreetSamplers]

Finally! A video that shows a dog not already trained to do what the tutorial is teaching! I greatly appreciated this - the constant repetition needed to cement this new behavior is just what I needed to see; I tend to think I’m doing it all wrong if my dog doesn’t learn it in just a few tries. Thank you for teaching me to teach my dog!

[@Squirrelfriends22]

Plum Street Samplers Couldn’t have said it better

[@vanessa.85]

I've always thought that too. They make it seem like it takes a few minutes to get the dog to act better. In reality it takes several days (or weeks depending) but with consistency.

[@signsofautumn1]

V. Bowman I agree. It’s always the trainers essentially bribing you into a lesson. That can’t work if i don’t live anywhere near them or afford their prices. The best lesson I learned from this was the picking up the leash. I always have chaos with my Malinois as soon as I touch the leash and stupid me hooks her up and out the door I go with a crazed, pulling outta harness dog and I still continued walking and fighting her for almost a mile walk. I/we have a lot to learn and this is a great start for me. The shock collar did nothing for my dog. She thought it was a game every time it vibrated or I buzzed her on a low shock. I just couldn’t turn it any higher knowing it was the wrong way to train her.

[@lamaxito]

best video ever, cant wait to try this method

[@jennifermilnes9943]

Plum Street Samplers it’s his dog so it is trained

[@lelsqueks]

Love “32 pulls later” appreciate it a lot

[@dianavance1137]

Patience throughout training is of key importance.

[@apolyedapolyed7524]

Don't forget love.

[@yreana]

Yes it makes me understand a more realistic approach. Ty for sharing this

[@jamesketchum494]

Zachary John that is awesome,worked on my lab leaving kennel

[@Eunostos]

@@apolyedapolyed7524 'love' is critical to a meaningful relationship with pets just like with people. It's also very motivating for doing the right thing by a pet. But it's irrelevant to the nitty gritty of training :p

[@malibayman]

Used this method on our two retrievers and then on their puppy that we kept. Took 8 weeks with the big male, 4 weeks with the female and 2 weeks with the pup. Works every time but boy do you need patience and lots and lots of chicken! Many thanks for the upload.

[@kylecorbin7225]

You dont need the chicken, any positive reinforcement will do. Most people just have trouble keeping consistency so food is the easy way out

[@ko.1903]

James Levio make sure you feed very small amounts of only healthy treats. don’t feed them junk and do not feed enough to make them overweight. obesity is a huge problem.

[@kiramoloney9248]

When you say it took 'X' number of weeks, how often each week did you train?

[@michaeljordan7587]

James Levio damn...how do you feed your dogs because I’m running into this resource guarding problem

[@Stefan-ds8em]

@@michaeljordan7587 I'm by no means a professional, but the way I trained my dog was to stroke my dog whilst eating. Then giving my dog the food, then taking it away etc. Then the same with treats like bones and toys. Since doing this I've had no issues with resource guarding.

[@jessejl5997]

Wow, “if the dog is not listening to you at home he won’t listen to you away from home” 👍. So easy and comprehensive. Thank you. I’m inspired. Thank you much. Reminds me of kid training 🤔, but a bit easier 😆.

[@lukecollins7929]

Right?

[@lisagibson4134]

I'm inspired too...it's logical when you think about it, can't wait to put it into practice..

[@lisagibson4134]

Loved the kid training bit...didn't do too bad at it, my kids are men now...just one glance from me and they are back in line.😆 it's all about respect I think... Their not too keen on dog treats though. 🤣

[@daCubanaqt]

My dog listens to me at home, but not outside 😭

[@richardmcgreary6368]

Don't you just love it when you come across the perfect video first time out of the gate!?

[@nigelreed]

🙏😀 Thank you Richard. Hope all goes well.

[@TheDavidlimbu]

I think this one is the most helpful out of all leash pulling videos in KZbin

[@kelleelist4590]

I really like how you show her puling again and again and all of the corrections also the "32" times to get out of the door. It is really helpful to SEE the failures and corrections or else it looks like you did it twice and then they were perfect. Thank you.

[@bt9124]

The American dog training channels are v serious and all the dogs respond like the keenest Navy Seals. The subtle humour in your videos make them all the more realistic. Your patience is Saintly but your authority is huge. Millie is testimony to that.

[@lukeadventure33]

I gotta give it to you buddy... The best video out of the 250 and most of all you are using dogs that are just like the ones we have an everyday life!! Respect my dear brother!!!👍

[@bt9124]

He has natural authority. If it were easy we would not see so many humans being pulled behind taught leads.

[@daduck748]

This is an older video but I must say, this is the most realistic 'pulling dog' video I've seen to date.

[@nigelreed]

Great to hear!

[@chrishyde1818]

Thank you! My puppy was struggling big time on the leash. As soon as we stepped outside she would go nuts. I watched this video and started her off today just practicing inside my house where she could feel safe and she actually paid attention to me! She was engaged and we made a ton of progress not only inside but outside in my yard where there were more distractions. Still a long way to go but I can tell we have a foundation now! You are the man!

[@nigelreed]

Thanks for sharing Nick. really pleased to hear this!!

[@nigelreed]

One dog took five days, the other was ten, I was taking both dogs out for around two hours on their own each day! Some dogs may be shorter or longer.

[@meramosvictorybelongstojes8221]

This puts a time to how long a training session can be. Looking forward to tomorrow’s training as I start over inside the house.

[@pblask6451]

No special collar or harness, just consistently good, patient work! Thank you!

[@oeckstei]

I don’t even have a dog and I found this fascinating.

[@cara3383]

oeckstei BABAHAHHHAA

[@YurieSong]

u’ll be prepared when u get one :)

[@stevenrodriguez2882]

As others have said, I really appreciate you showing her during the training part, and not just before and after. Or a short clip of one mess up. It really helps to see every stage

[@bt9124]

It gives us ordinary dog owners hope.

[@FarmerFpv]

This video shows everything I needed to see, patience and repetition is the key. Best video on leash pulling I have seen and I have seen 1000's of leash pulling videos. If you are reading my comment and want your dog to "stop pulling on the leash," you found the right video trust me! Thank you, Nigel. Rob

[@HappyHealthyDogMom]

As a professional dog trainer I am so grateful to see a great trainer who gets results without aversive techniques. Bravo!

[@lindastevenson465]

can only agree

[@marektruper4242]

Getting what? Choking the dog hundreds of times instead of one firm correction? Well...

[@shym9933]

Well done Nigel, I have been training dogs for 40 years. I am now training my son to train dogs and you do it right.

[@user-cr8wc7gg2e]

I train dogs too and this is wonderful. His other video on dog barking and agression is also wonderful.

[@hadrianwall-r7h]

I absolutely love the mood and tone of your video. For weeks now, I have been watching (over-dosing actually) on dog training videos while working with my German wire-haired pup. It gets VERY confusing with all of the varied techniques, theories, and philosophies out there in KZbin Land, and holy moly, I did not realize how uber-competitive trainers are with each other on You-tube. You and only a couple of others are the exceptions. I just bumped into this one today and tried your loose leash tutorial with my Germain Wire-haired pup, and I am happy to report we were successful --not perfect, but I now look forward to working with her, whereas before I dreaded it. Thank you for being humble and patient with the viewers--letting us know that we might mess up but that it's no big deal. If at first you don't succeed , try, try again seems to be your underlying theme. I didn't catch you once inferring that you actually do it faster because you're a pro, and ... "if only people did THIS the correct way, and if only people did THAT the right way they would be as great as I am because I am the LAST word on the subject." (unlike a certain British female TV personality who will remain nameless) I appreciate that although this video seems to be state-of-the art, aesthetically speaking, it does not have that commercialized feel that I have recently become suspect of. I am looking forward to watching more of your videos, and I hope your book is still in print! Karen (USA)

[@nigelreed]

Hi Karen, Thank you for the message - One of my favourites to read. I am thrilled to hear you are seeing progress. Well done you!!!! I am well aware of that lady. Interestingly one of her students was telling me my technique is wrong and blah blah blah. Life's too short to argue back :) - certainly on a one to one basis anyway. Yes the book is available in the U.S - which includes 2 other videos. I hope you like it. Keep up the good work. Nigel :)

[@ciaranpmryan]

Agreed on all of your points here. I just stumbled upon this channel and it’s super. Another great one is Robert Cabral. His tone sometimes comes across as being very arrogant, but he really understands the dog psychology, mich like Nigel here.

[@Arinzee]

I liked the ending where he walked off in slow motion to breath-taking greenery while emotional music played 😂

[@nigelreed]

R&Z I was planning on hovering above the clouds but didn’t have the budget 😆

[@ouitamata]

And he has a sense of humor as well 😄!

[@bt9124]

Owning dogs is an emotional thing.

[@RNSgymmmm]

Great video, thanks so much! I have a lab mix that’s about 1.5 years old. We adopted him around 7 months and didn’t do much leash training because he never pulled when he was younger and was easier to control when he was smaller. By the time he was 1, he was pulling and more difficult to control, and it has just been getting worse with age. I’ve watched multiple videos, and this one is the best. I have been doing this with our dog for ~2 weeks, and it is crazy how well this works! It’s like having an entirely new dog. I had gotten to the point where I HATED walking him, but it wasn’t optional because we live in an apartment, so I dreaded walks and prayed we wouldn’t see other people/dogs. My boyfriend started having to do most of the walking because I’m not strong enough to control him. Now I LOVE walking my dog again. We are taking him on vacation with us at the end of the month, so I’m going to continue reinforcing this behavior with him. He does so well with it. We just need to keep reinforcing it in high stimulus environments - I tried this at the park for the first time a couple days ago, and it was a total flop. But we will get there!

[@jeanettef7246]

Great Techniques! Always had the worst walks with my 4 year old collie lab, no matter how hard I tried to correct her. Anyways, last week I decided to give the training another shot and she's finally mastered it! I've also noticed that the stop-start-change direction helps her with her fear aggression when we are on our walks.

[@samwise14sp]

Well done for giving it another go and sticking with it!! 👍👏🙂

[@JakeMager586]

I honestly can't believe the results of this! It takes a ton of patience, but it paid off immediately. My dog started walking with a slack line already thank you!!

[@brunoguerra5610]

I've watched hours and hours of tuts about this subject and this was the only technique that worked out for my dog. Congrats and thanks

[@nigelreed]

Glad it helped!

[@agnelrajiv]

Last evening, I was so annoyed that my 11 month old Chocolate Lab was pulling me all over, especially with me having a sprain in my neck. Came back home searched and found this video from Nigel. What struck me was the chocolate labs in the video behaved the way my puppy behaves, pulling me during walks. I put the tips into practice straightaway. He didn't like it when he realised that he was not able to lead me. I only spent about 45 minutes last night. For this morning's walk, he is already engaged in the walk and was a treat. I did have to repeat and repeat and change directions for a number of times. His response for the training has been amazing. Duke is nearly perfect in less than 24 hours. I am confident that the tips do work. Thanks Nigel. :-)

[@nigelreed]

Amazing well done Agnel!!

[@49er701]

It works! When the dog pulls on the lead finally you know what to do. Our rescue dog now walks to heel beautifully. But every day is a school day. I keep reminding her that a tight leash has consequence - back we go. No drama, no criticism, no emotion needed.

[@nigelreed]

Great to hear Andrew. I loved your last sentence.

[@catherineepommett8526]

Hi Nigel- Your technique of positive reinforcement, being aware of surrounding stimuli and starting small steps has worked wonders with my 6 months high drive German Shepherd puppy. He is catching on quickly and I am so thrilled!! I am so thankful for your guidance!

[@nigelreed]

So pleased to hear this Catherine. Well done and thank you so much for sharing 🙏

[@LIFEOFMARIAHEVERYTHINGNURSING]

Im definitely doing all of these tomorrow with my 6 month old dogo. He is just to powerful and need training immediately. Weigh 80lbs already and his pull is very strong. Thank you so much for this video

[@moonblink]

6 months, you're awesome. Perfect time to teach your dogo what to do!

[@JordRenee124]

Our year old 70lb lab is a lot.. we need to work more on it. We are also getting a 8 week old puppy i want to try this from the start

[@bt9124]

@@JordRenee124 hope you didn"t try it frm the start. 8 week olds get seriously distracted. I have had to wait till 16 weeks for pretty much any serious focus frm pup.

[@JordRenee124]

@@bt9124 well turned out our new pup is lazy as can be. Lol he is a great walker cause of it

[@jamesbeatelove8948]

Thank you Nigel. Finally, I found someone on KZbin who truly and patiently explains each step of that training. Nice job and greatly appreciated!! 👌🏻

[@alicehjlee]

finally someone gave me the answer!! yes. I cant even make my pup calm.down when i put the leash on. hes overly excited...I was only focusing on potty training outside that i had no time to realize it should be step by step. thank you!!!!! i will follow everything you have said!!

[@nigelreed]

Great!!

[@alicehjlee]

@@nigelreed okay my 10 month pup has calmed down when hes getting ready for walks. now...he is starting to show dog aggressiveness...sigh. hes 10 month rescue pit mix recovering from a hind leg injury. he was a leashless dog on the street owned by a restaurant who did not take him to the vet with a broken hind leg. i rescued him and now with the leash hes being dog aggressive. please help............😔😔😔😔

[@stephanierutherford226]

@@alicehjlee Look at his channel he has a whole series on this.

[@Oxford322]

Thank you SO MUCH for showing the “ start stop change direction “ in the beginning. I appreciated that you put “ 32 times later “ on the part about getting out the door ! I’ve hired 3 trainers and tried most of this but now I see it was patience !!! ( I wouldn’t wait 32 times!) I figured the dig didn’t understand after trying 15 times ! So I gave up ! I see now it doesn’t matter if the dog pushes me 100 times I need to remain the leader!

[@nigelreed]

Glad it was helpful Alison. If you are willing to go one more than the dog they have to give up. Best of luck.

[@klyons217]

This is the best dog training video I have ever seen! It is so clearly explained, and not too long. I will try these techniques with my 2 German Shepherds today. Thank you!

[@bt9124]

Totally agree and i have seen LOADS.

[@bun04y]

You are the first trainer that I have seen to recommend starting inside the house. One even recommended going to a park. oye! thanks

[@johnpurser2798]

A very good video. Thank you. I especially liked the fact that one of those labs (Millie?) had gray on her muzzle. Yes, old dogs can learn new tricks IF their owners can.

[@dawnyoon3413]

Tried this tonight with my dog who’s just been rehomed with us at 15 months old, and he took to it right away, even without much food reward! Thanks soo much for explaining this with such calmness and patience!

[@nigelreed]

Well done Dawn. So pleased to hear this :)

[@susanahanstock4934]

I love the guiding principle of this heel training. Not a forced training. Takes time and patience but well worth it. Im glad ive found this video. Thank you💗🐶

[@nigelreed]

Pleasure. Thanks for commenting Susan :)

[@davidmacgowan2337]

“Teaching the dog to heal”. Wow, that’s what I call a talented dog!

[@bingothesmoothcollie7898]

Nine years later... great video on teaching loose leash walking. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Love that you discussed the different levels of distractions to work in before owners head outside.

[@dl9559]

Thank you I have a brown american lab retriever puppy. very informative.

[@nigelreed]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@svetlanaolo]

Dear Nigel, I am so glad I found your video. Thank you so much for it. We have a new dog (4 years old, his owner died), the dog is trained in basics but his pulling was driving me crazy. So I watched your video last night, watched it again this morning, trained the dog all morning and - IT WORKS!!!!! We already had two nice walks in the wood near our house, perfect. He only got distracted by another dog, by two squirrels and a cyclist, but soon got back to the routine. I am really grateful. I will now look for more advice in your videos. So thanks again for your video, it helped me tremendously, I subscribed to your channel and will go through older videos.

[@happywanderer111]

Thank you. I've back tracked on this recently in favour of getting out for some offlead recall practice and freedom. And it shows! He's pulling like a train again! Back to basics we go.

[@Celine-fh6ym]

This video was very helpful, especially seeing the pulling dogs. My dog pulls just like that. I started utilizing these methods the day I watched this and I have already seen a change in the first day. Thank you!

[@habibamini8263]

This is probably the best videos i have seen on teaching your dog to heal. Takes a lot of patience, but let me tell ya it work.

[@kerisamorrison4525]

Finally a REAL training video with real pulling dogs...Subscribed lol I have 2 huge dobermans that I can't walk anymore, because I've been injured before. I was walking my black/tan girl (who graduated obedience classes) and everything was going great until an off leash dog came running/barking at us. My girl yanked me so hard that I flew through the air, picture superman pose, and landed so hard that I fractured bones. No walks since, only backyard play. Now both of them freak out when I grab a leash even though it's just for a car ride. I get dragged out to the car by each one. Now that I've moved I've been wanting to try walks again but no training "tricks" have worked to stop the dragging me. I've wasted so much $$$ on classes, books, videos, expensive collars sold by celebrity dog trainers and local pet shops. I'm hopeful that this is the solution we needed after watching the difference made with those choco labs. Thank you for making this video for all of us searching for honest help.

[@barrybr1]

Nothing worse than seeing a dog pulling it's owner's arm out if it's socket. Lovely to see those contented and happy labs walking calmely at the end. Congrats on a great vid. Thanks

[@JSwishhh]

A truly great trainer. Much respect from Los Angeles from me and my boy Chico.

[@jooneemoon]

I think this video is so helpful, especially the advice about being patient because I forget that.............I expect my dog to 'get it' immediately. Also the point about keeping your distance from other dogs you meet while out on a walk and keeping your dog's focus on you. One very useful lesson I have learned is to keep it simple: short, manageable and successful lessons. Don't try to move too fast and if your dog can't manage distractions move back a step in the training; reinforce the previous lessons. This sounds like I know it all, but no, I'm learning too!

[@akeys1016]

I relate so much to this comment. It's hard and unexciting to take a step back but you're absolutely right.

[@jamesadam762]

This is amazing advice. It makes perfect sense and rings true with all the other dog psychology things I've heard. And he doesn't even want to sell me a $200 kit of something! I'm going to try it.

[@MariaLopez-gw5ni]

Wow THANK YOU!!!! You a amazing TEACHER TO NOT ONLY DOGS BUT HUMANS. TRYN TO HELP DOGS. IM RESCUING MY FIRST DOG AND YOU HELP HAS BEEN LIFE CHANGING FOR ME, MY PACK, AND FUTURE FOSTERS. YOU GIVEN ME FAITH, HOPE, AND DETERMINATION! GOD BLESS

[@colleengentry52]

You are the most patient man on the planet. This was very very helpful for us to understand what patience looks like when working with your dog. Our new rescue Great Dane and we will benefit greatly from this guidance ! Kudos!

[@barbarabrattin7108]

Read the book and LOVED it! It really works and of course you feel like a million bucks because you achieved all this with great love for your beautiful dog.

[@Beautywithty1]

Omg I’m ready to do this now! My goldendoodle goes for any and everything during walks

[@angelanelson2619]

Our Scooby whimpers and barks when he doesn't get his way😅 he is so bad pulling and is very strong!

[@PleaseDxntRun]

Angela Nelson how did it go? It’s been a year and I wanna know how it went I’m ready to start it with my German Shepard tomorrow !!

[@majesticwolf5653]

work on impulse control and classical conditioning

[@karlluiis]

Did it work?

[@zarminaabbas3969]

how did it go?

[@lianam6036]

Who knew. Thanks, I have a five pound Yorkie who pulls me , over 5lbs all over the place. Thanks, really needed this.

[@SerenityOneSanctuary]

I have the same problem with BOTH my yorkies! My girl also bites the leash.

[@ianlambert8777]

Excellent down to earth practical advice. About face, about face, keep changing direction is simple, easy and works in no time at all. Even the most boisterous dog soon understands that we''re going where you want, not where I want. However, training the dog is easy, training the owner is usually where the real problem lies.

[@shawnpcyril4200]

This is the one I needed. Most times people teach with already trained dogs. Thank you for your video.

[@nigelreed]

Glad it was helpful!

[@krishnakishore6270]

Oh my god loved this video... This was the video I was looking for thank you so much... U explained it perfectly :-D

[@shimmeringreflection]

finally a trainer who explains things clearly and concisely.

[@karabrockhall]

Love! Love! Love! This video! I have looked for so long for a trainer as positive as you! I have 3 dogs who are all very different & all have way too much energy & excitement when it comes to walks! But i have a very good feeling about your methods & I am going to give it a shot! :) Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! :)

[@MACorrupt]

This video makes more sense than any video I have watched about teaching a dog how to properly walk on a leash. Thank you so much.

[@biofractal78]

This video will never expire or go out of fashion. after a long search finally a video that shows real results and how to. THANKS

[@chrissymcdonald8846]

This is the first training video ive seen that I actually agree with. Every dog owner should see this! Back to basics for us!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼👍👍👍👍

[@DawnMarieMcMillan]

Love this video. So helpful as it stressed the I need to expect to repeat every single step hundreds of times...even walking out the door or putting on the lead! Thank you for helping me understand that I need to lower my expectations and not get frustrated or disappointed that it takes time, and many baby steps.

[@Comodusprimus]

Bravo. Best instruction yet on this topic. You've won another follower.

[@ranger2316]

Just came across this after adopting my third rescue Aussie. He's three years old and I don't think he's ever been on a leash. Excellent video, you've done wonders for those dogs.

[@nigelreed]

Thank you :)

[@pilareguez]

THANK YOU! No other videos have made ANY sense, or worked like this one for me! I am buying your book TODAY and watching/practicing every single one of your videos!! Your way of explaining really got me, understanding that this needs to be repeated over and over again, and trying it out with my dog, seeing how immediately it works! GRACIAS!!!!!

[@nigelreed]

Great. Thanks Pilar. I hope you like it!!!

[@noonehitwonder]

Literally on my walk while watching this video. Already seeing some improvements. Definitely appreciated

[@stacysimpson8517]

Wow!! By far the most helpful video I’ve watched to date about teaching my dog to walk on a leash. ☺️

[@nigelreed]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ipubrich]

We tried this with our cocker spaniel and whilst it'll take time walking is already moving from a nightmare to a joy. Great video.

[@pr22febuary]

It's the best video for training dogs on the whole internet. Thank you so much for this

[@nigelreed]

You are so kind. Glad it was helpful.

[@petersimmonds6613]

Thank You, thank you, thank you, I have a one-year-old Labrador who would constantly pull. My dog trainer would only suggest one action that obviously didn’t work. After finding Nigel’s, videos on youtube, I followed his advice, and within three days I have a dog that walks with me, looks at me, and listens to me. I still must work with my dog to stop him from jumping when he meets other dogs, but Rome wasn’t built in a day

[@nigelreed]

Great to hear Peter. I am so pleased for you. Thanks for letting me know :)

[@BmoreFitness]

Thank you for this. I have two enormous dogs and have resorted to not taking them out as it is so stressful and dangerous (they can pull me into the road). I will definitely try these techniques.

[@Jade-ij9nz]

THANK YOU FOR THIS! I'm walking a little dog and, it pulls so bad even tho it's little! My patience wears very thin

[@nigelreed]

You got this!

[@lindaxiong426]

The key to getting any dog to obey you is patience and understanding. Patience to teach them the right way 1000 times if necessary. And understanding that they are a living being deserving of respect and kindness. The only people who resort to choke chains and shock collars are those who cut corners, and cutting corners never get good results.

[@amouramarie]

I love this because it's very simple logic: You pull because you want to go forward? Then you don't get to go forward; we'll turn right around. You only get to go forward when you're not pulling.

[@bat7642]

this was helpful, thank you!

[@nigelreed]

Great to hear :)

[@itsdq]

@@nigelreed wow ten years ago and still replying!? This made me subscribe

[@nigelreed]

@@itsdq I try to ☺️

[@amirleon996]

For those that know real dog training. This is low key the BEST video for the "average" home dog trainer, that I have personally seen. Nice work.

[@jsadecki1]

The clearest simplest teaching video I’ve seen yet and it doesn’t cost you tonnes of ham for treats hahaha

[@mrmasterplaster999]

you should never give dogs ham. it contains far too much salt

[@nickwheelan1082]

Nigel. This is the easily the best walk to heel video that I've found.There are some other ok vids, but yours explains this technique in a manner that is easily understood. Thank you from Calgary, Canada.

[@patrickphelan4980]

I have just got my 2.5 year old GSD walking to heel in 40 minutes by using this technique, I have been trying to do this for 2.5 years Thank you😃😃

[@nigelreed]

Great to hear Patrick. Thanks for letting me know :)

[@fuzzywuzzythebackyardigans2283]

Your videos are more helpful than any others I've watched

[@nigelreed]

Glad to hear that!

[@springer399]

I was told to do this for my late springer years ago, but they didn’t tell me to do it in stages like you did. I would have trained her a lot quicker your way. Good video, very informative.

[@nicolacollier6381]

This is an amazing technique we’ve been doing with our shepherd puppy. She’s so much calmer and that was after the first time. We’ve done the door thing too and she’s getting this and understanding. Thank you for such a great video and such a lovely calm technique. Wish you had more videos though

[@evenfitterthanbefore]

Great tips Nigel. I think that perseverance is the big thing here. I have a16 week old Weimaraner who is strong willed and everything takes an eternity, but he's worth it, and your clam advice is showing signs of working!! Thanks

[@meabhquirke4138]

This video was so genuine, especially the ‘32 pulls later’ very helpful

[@nigelreed]

:)

[@yaputcha]

I've been training with my dogs and not had the success I think I should have. The premise is reward vs correction - I may not have it down correctly but the training I've received it treat based. Teaching the dog to walk on leash, by my side whilst funneling treats in their face - works great while the treats are there, not so much when we're trying to wean them off. I like your approach and think it is something I can start at home on my own without a trainer - like I couldn't mess up my dog by following your instructions. The fact that you are honest in how many times it took to achieve the response you wanted sold me that this is what I need to look into.

[@nigelreed]

and stick rigidly to the stages. If they are overwhelmed it is near on impossible to get through to them. Best of luck.

[@llkoolbean4935]

Great proven method. I use this myself. Thank you for educating the public.

[@annette27nice]

What a great dog trainer calm patient and caring !!!!

[@tekkenmaster123]

I Wholeheartedly agree with your approach. Thank you! You've earned a subscriber.

[@marinabrad4009]

I agree with one of the previous comments - it is the most helpful video on KZbin on Loose Leash Walking. I have had such a hard time with my 6 month old pup and I cannot wait to start trying these tips. Thank you!

[@jozeng1318]

The best heel video on youtube. Buying your book today !

[@nigelreed]

Thank you Jose :)

[@marthajf73]

I used this method to teach Border Collie/Golden Retriever that I rescued from a backyard 14 years ago. He was totally wild when I brought him home. This method worked very well. One extra thing I had to do before class was to play fetch until Sammy had expended a lot of pent up energy, then he was able to pay attention to my wishes

[@89fish0n9]

Awesome video finally a dog that's not trained lol. Going to start trying this. This video was very helpful thanks

[@jessicaryden1516]

Such a treat seeing this video! Thank you so much for doing what you are doing and also sharing your knowledge!

[@mimithemagnificent]

Getting a puppy in about 4 weeks. This was the easiest video to understand and follow. Thank you!

[@nigelreed]

Glad it was helpful!

[@madelynhoude9158]

This is the best method I have found to teach my dog to walk loosely off leash. We have been at this for about 8 weeks now with morning and night walks with our 1.5 yr old black lab. We previously were being pulled all around our walks and would opt to have him off leash since that was better for him and for us. However, since moving to a more suburban area, learning to walk on leash has become essential. Our boy still does not walk BEHIND us as these dogs do in the video, but he has learned that he only moves forward if the leash is completely slack. If it is not slack, I make him turn around and walk all the way back to me before our walk proceeds. Basically, what makes this video great training advice is its consistency. 8 weeks sounds (and feels) like a long time to get a single dog to walk loosely, but considering that he spent 1.5 years walking at the end of his rope I count it as a big success. We have started working on adding more distracting environments and I anticipate this training will take the better part of a year before he stops pulling us all together. Right now, he does best with low distraction environments (no dogs, no people, same route). Consistency is key! Pick a method and stick with it. With that said: Nigel thanks for teaching us a better way to train our dog! Despite 2 different dog training courses, yours was the method that changed his walking habits.

[@nigelreed]

Great to hear how dedicated you are Madelyn, keep it up!!

[@GageM808]

dogs looking at his back pocket like “napoleon give me some of your tots”

[@kodaoutcast2553]

Gage awesome movie

[@bt9124]

Mine do that. I soon run out tho. Then i forget which pocket i popped some sweets, for me. Then, yyyyy-uck, i nearly swallow a knarled old dog treat. Women's trousers have crap or no pockets. A bum bag just makes you look as if you have a bed pan strapped to your middle. I either drop greasy sausages or take too long getting them out of a bag. It'd be nice to have a solution to this issue as long as i don't have to give up Love Hearts?

[@mollyrosefrancis]

@@bt9124 I wonder if a silicone treat pouch would work, since that material is much easier to clean than most. Try googling "silicone dog training treat pouch" or something along those lines, and see what comes up!

[@Womanwithblackdog]

The dogs: "Gosh! I thought that guy would never get it."

[@nickhedlund5184]

Thank you Nigel! That was excellent.

[@sidhantashrestha]

Finally a video where a dog who yet need to learn the pack discipline came to senses. Loved it. My dog has too little span of concentration. She is a good dog, heel by me, follows my commands at home. On outside, she is gentle when peaceful. Then comes an ant walking on street; she loses her sanity and becomes excited to greet the ant :D

[@nigelreed]

Glad you liked it :)