Pulling On Lead

[Budd]

I was just wondering what is the best way to train a puppy to heel?

[dandybrush]

i dont know the best way, but my trainers basically taught me that every time the pup pulls you stop walking and encourage them back to you, they said if you only make it to the mailbox in 20 mins or so then just turn around and head back, but everytime you walk forward with the dog pulling you are teaching them they can get where they want to go by doing that...i should know, raz is over 1 now and he still pulls when he is highly excited (i didnt practise walking enough as a pup) on his walks though he rarely pulls now, its only when we're somewhere different, or he loves

[poodlefan]

Do you want the pup to walk close by your left hand side, stopping when you do or do you want it not to pull on the lead?

[Addicted to Dogs]

Bud

As has been mentioned you need to be clear about exactly what you want. Is it loose leash walking or a strict obedience heel position?

Anyway to get you started on either I would recommend that you check out the following:

• http://www.dogstardaily.com/training/stay-come-follow - particularly the follow information as this is a great way to start. Make sure you check out the associated video clips on the right of screen.
  
• http://www.dogstardaily.com/training/lurer...tion-heel-leash - which takes it to the next step.
  
• http://www.dogstardaily.com/training/pulling-leash which talks about solving an existing leash pulling problem but also gives tips for avoiding it - again check out the associated video clips.
  

This should give you some great ideas to get you started.

Let us know how you go.