Heel Command 101

Teaching the dog to heel beside the trainer- The dog's skill of walking beside the trainer is necessary during walks, lessons, and on the job. In addition, it disciplines the dog and makes it pay attention to the trainer. Conditioned stimuli - the "Heel" command and hand signal of patting the hip with the left hand. Unconditioned stimuli - jerk of the leash, effect of the chain collar, slight touch with the left hand, petting, and a food reward. This skill is introduced beginning with the first lessons. The main training method is the contrastive method. Methodology and training procedure. The initial exercises are conducted under favorable conditions on level ground. The trainer attaches a 8 inch leash to the collar. He/she then takes hold of the leash at a distance from the collar and holds the middle of the leash with his right hand. As soon as he starts walking, he gives the "Heel" command and 0.5-1 second afterwards jerks the leash in the opposite direction of the dog's movement, forcing it to walk besides the left leg. As soon as the dog assumes the correct position at the trainer's left leg, he rewards the dog by giving it a treat and by petting. During development of the initial conditioned reflex, each "Heel" command is accompanied by a jerk of the leash. "Heel" command must be given on turns and when stopping and is reinforced, when necessary, by a jerk of the leash. The initial conditioned reflex is considered fully developed if upon the "Heel" command, the dog assumes a position beside the left leg and walks with the trainer without pulling on the leash. Subsequently, the following complicating variations are introduced: Teaching the dog to stay beside the trainer at different speeds; controlling the dog by either a command or hand signal alone; teaching the dog to respond reliably in the presence to a hand signal goes like this. The trainer takes the leash in his right hand, freeing the left hand for a hand signal. Then he slaps his/her hand 2-3 times on his hip and every 1-2 seconds give the "Heel" command and jerks the leash. The hand signal is reinforced by the command and jerk of the leash until the hand signal becomes the conditioned stimulus. After that, only the jerk of the leash is used without the "Heel" command. During the second and third training phases, a correct response by the command is reinforced by a treat or by petting. If the dog does not respond correctly, the command is reinforced with a firm "Heel" command with threatening intonation and with mandatory use of a mechanical stimulus. Turns from stationary position. To turn right with the dog, extend your right leg 90 degrees to the right. As soon as you step with your left leg, give the "Heel" command. To turn left with the dog, extend your left leg 90 degrees to the left front of the dog’s front legs. An about-face with the dog, is performed to the right. Turn your right leg 180 degrees to the right and shift your weight in that direction. As you turn, give the "Heel" command, and bring the dog to your side as you step with your left leg. The "Heel" skill is considered completely developed if the dog assumes the correct position besides the trainer's left leg every time as soon as the signal is given for the first time; if the dog maintains that position at varying speeds, during stationary turns and turns in motion. Potential trainer errors and their consequences: 1. Improper pairings of conditioned and unconditioned stimuli. 2. Use of excessively strong mechanical stimuli without accounting for the individual dog's behavioral characteristics. 3. Inept use of the chain collar and touch. 4. Frequent repetition of the "Heel" command without reinforcement by a jerk on the leash; incorrect use of the leash.
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