Training to Walk at Heel

[@grantburgh1]

Great series of videos! Beautiful selection of dogs on show too. We visited Mordor about 5 years ago when we were searching for a puppy. Subscribed, keep them coming :)

[@MordorGundogs22]

Hi Grant, glad you enjoyed your visit and the videos , thank you!

[@grantburgh1]

@@MordorGundogs22 no problem. Seen you guys at the game fair a few times aswell. I have a 2 year old male lab at the moment and have recently just passed my shotgun cert so at some point would like to try working him in a very informal setting (novice handler and novice dog combination - will need a pretty rough shoot!), will keep an eye on the channel for more videos

[@johngodfrey8367]

By far the best, most down to earth, no nonsense,practical dog training videos on KZbin. Thank you

[@philgotts4914]

This video has been a game changer for our lab. The position you place the slip lead is different to most trainers as they always say position it behind the ears and have it tighter than how you do in your video, for our lab it would always slide down and then he would end up choking himself. I've had it placed the exact same way you have in this video for about a week now and after one correction its like a light switch he walks to heel perfectly.

[@MordorGundogs22]

Thank you for the kind words, glad it helped

[@philgotts4914]

No problem, would love for you to do a video on recall @@MordorGundogs22

[@shazzam532]

@@philgotts4914 Lordy I will try this with my pup, always scared to have a lose slip lead just incase he worms his way out of it 😵‍💫

[@PetDetectiveTV]

A really good video not only showing the correct technique but also taking the time to explain the importance of lead position and tension. Thank you.

[@maryeustace1620]

Another beautifully illustrated video. Keep them coming please. So helpful.

[@HarricV]

Thank you for showing the correct use of the slip lead, very helpful. I have a 7 month old black lab and I'm really struggling with the lead pulling. Your videos are very helpful Charlie, thank you.

[@dawnannedalkin1443]

I never knew how to use the slip lead in correct position Thanks for showing me, what a difference it makes

[@ndsdetailing617]

Fabulous video. I'm not behind the door with training my dogs and my current black Lab girl is doing really well with retrieval and direction signals... but heel has always been a battle.. she would happily walk home to heel and even walk home to heel off the lead but she is so excited to work when we go out that she would drag me and ignore me all the way. I've tried so many tactics to get her to walk correctly and basically failed... She is 4 now and I'd pretty much given up on getting her enthusiasm under control on our way out.... then I stumbled across this video and this back of the neck technique is brilliant. She was transformed from the very first time I did it. No getting used to it... just changed. I don't want to count my chickens and speak to soon but this resolved my heel issues with ONE application of the back of the neck technique. Thank you.

[@MordorGundogs22]

Thank You! That’s great to hear

[@ndsdetailing617]

@@MordorGundogs22 Had a browse around your site. Love your ethos and approach. Once I can convince Mrs NDS to have another pup I may well be in touch.

[@MordorGundogs22]

🤞

[@nikichapman7192]

Just wanted to thank you for this video! We have a 17 month old working line golden retriever (though he isn’t working for us - just a pet) who we need to up the training with as he’s becoming pretty unruly in a few areas of life! He already walks pretty well on a lead from previous training but I feel it could be better. I put your tips into practice this morning and he “got it” straight away. Few corrections here and there but a much more enjoyable morning walk without talking to him the entire time! Thank you and looking forward to watching the rest of the videos.

[@rusty911s2]

Excellent.

[@PJTeal1]

Great video. Can we see the follow up of the dog who can’t walk to heel? Thanks!

[@MordorGundogs22]

Thanks for watching! Please like and subscribe

[@catherinetremerryn]

That’s great Charlie - has explained such a lot.

[@Kim_Alexander]

how do you get pressure to the back of the neck if the dog starts to pull? 🤔 Seams like even if you bend down the pressure goes. to the front of the neck?

[@PeterPhillips-hz3jj]

Thanks guys, the videos are absolutely brilliant👍. I’ve been searching for some common sense training videos for our 13 month show cocker . I’ve now binned our harness and bought a slip lead and Jasper’s loose lead walking is improving already after just 1 week. I just wish I didn’t live so far from you guys 😩

[@MordorGundogs22]

Thank You! That’s great to hear! I’m glad your finding the videos useful

[@michaelpolito1877]

Great. I just discovered this. I have a one year Golden Doodle, about 27.5 kilo named Mari. Super intelligent, but she anticipates her walk and pulls ahead. I just started to turn into her to slow her down and help her pay attention. I have a gundog trainer as well here in Japan who trained in the UK. Just discovered your channel and as a Hobbit and Lord of the Rings fan, I love the name. Thanks.

[@MordorGundogs22]

Thank you! That’s great to hear, best of luck to you and Mari

[@PatrickPhiri-bn7hh]

God trainer Brovo, writing from northern part of Malawi.

[@annikaschwarz3308]

Thanks for the video it was very helpful 👍

[@duben55]

Excellent!!! Thank you!

[@MordorGundogs22]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lucasbrendoll9016]

great video. Watching from Brazil!!

[@MordorGundogs22]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Weztcoastguy]

Great video, I have a problem with my female lab while healing, her head is constantly down and sniffing the ground. How do we break this bad habit?

[@brunofgallo]

Great video, very clear and easy to understand. Quick question please, is it realistic to apply this method to a 5 month old Labrador? Our lil Larry started pulling pretty hard with his harness as he's a puppy and over-excited on walks with any distractions.

[@davidstrudwick6879]

I’ve been doing this for about eight months with my working cocker. Still no joy.

[@gandinmailys2075]

Hi Mordor Gundogs! Amazing videos thanks a lot I’ve a 6 months old cool we spaniel and it’s so good to finally see personalized advices. I live in a big city, I would like you advice. Do you think I should walk my dog this way everyday? Or should I just do that in specific moments ? Sometimes in town the streets are just strait lines and it’s not easy to turn around.

[@MordorGundogs22]

Really happy to help, keep watching and liking and sharing. Use the parked cars to weave in and out, cross the road often. Hope that helps. We will do a film of this

[@bionic909]

As an owner not training my dog to work, would i do specific training session or from start to finish of the walk? If specific sessions, how long should they last?

[@hanne3005]

I am wondering the same

[@shazzam532]

Just sent this to my husband to watch 😂

[@MordorGundogs22]

@@shazzam532 😂

[@BeHarpazoReady]

💯

[@rosjierandevelynhall9421]

My lab is 2 yrs .. have we missed the boat on this training ?

[@peterward4005]

Never too old to train, but can be too young, anything over 6 months is fine and over a year for more intensive stuff.

[@kylefletcher7924]

What breed of dog is Chilli ?

[@missbabybiker]

Chilli is a Fox Red Labrador. Fox Red is the colour, just like you get black, yellow and chocolate Labs

[@simonpage6549]

I didnt realise the dog should always stick to the same side of you every time its walked.

[@MordorGundogs22]

Dear simon, when training a young dog is it really helpful for them and you to keep the parameters very clear. When the dog is trained and older we relax more if they prefer to swop sides

[@simonpage6549]

@MordorGundogs22 I see, thank you. Would a working cocker be happy with an off lead run around in a small park for ,say, 45 mins (with ball throwing etc) plus a longish road walk later on in the day? Or is that not enough for a typical day? (I'm worried about it disappearing in woods etc due to prey drive)