Heel with automatic sit:

Make loop (as mentioned on the prior post). Give heel command verbal and hand signal and begin to walk. Whenever the dog gets out of the proper position deliver a correction and say the word “NO” at the same time. Like in focus you will have to change directions on the dog and deliver a correction and then follow with motivation to show the dog where you want him. Praise the dog when he is in the right position. When the dog begins to heel properly, then introduce the automatic sit. While in a heel position, stop walking asks the dog to sit one time. If he/she does it, praise them and go back into a heel. If the dog does not sit, use left hand to push bottom into a sit position. At the same time bring leash and your right hand over the dogs head gently pull up and back to force the dog into a sit position. Once the dog is in a sit position, praise good sit and go back into a heel. Repeat this until the dog is starting to sit on its own. You are now ready to use a correction. Stop saying sit when you stop, give the dog 2-3 seconds then correct leash and hands straight up and slightly back above the dogs head and at the same time say the word “NO” at the same time as the correction say sit. Following these step consistently will give you the chance to praise, motivate and praise your dog.

 

Good luck.

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