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Anthony8858 · 01-30-2013, 10:38 PM

A few days ago, I started working on teaching Kira off leash walking. It's a simple side heel (not a tight heel). One of the things I need, is the proper "correction" or "command" for when she drifts apart a bit, or walks ahead.

Today, we walked the entire trail, off leash (about a mile). She stayed next to me, and when she began to drift, I used a command she was familiar with "closer" or "ah-ah". Every time she would drift, I would say "closer" or ah-ah, and she would look up at me, and tighten up into a side position. I'm not satisfied with the command, but very happy at her response so far.

We passed stray cats, squirrels, and (her favorite chase, ..geese). She never moved. I was very happy with her. This is something we could perfect.

I would like a specific command that's typically used for this exercise.

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Anthony8858 Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,711	Question about off-leash casual walking A few days ago, I started working on teaching Kira off leash walking. It's a simple side heel (not a tight heel). One of the things I need, is the proper "correction" or "command" for when she drifts apart a bit, or walks ahead. Today, we walked the entire trail, off leash (about a mile). She stayed next to me, and when she began to drift, I used a command she was familiar with "closer" or "ah-ah". Every time she would drift, I would say "closer" or ah-ah, and she would look up at me, and tighten up into a side position. I'm not satisfied with the command, but very happy at her response so far. We passed stray cats, squirrels, and (her favorite chase, ..geese). She never moved. I was very happy with her. This is something we could perfect. I would like a specific command that's typically used for this exercise.