2 Ways to Get a Perfect Heel (With and Without Treats!) 🐾

2 Months ago, this Doberman Lola came to K9 Bootcamp for reactivity and lunging. We kick off today's recap lesson with the ultimate test: walking right past me and my two dogs. As you can see, she didn't bat an eye—completely sorted out! With the reactivity solved, today’s focus was proofing her loose lead and heel work. I break down two different ways to train this: 1️⃣ With Treats (The 'Dispenser' Method): Similar to luring, great for building engagement, but it requires you to bring some energy! Don't just stomp along mechanically—put some bounce in your step to make the dog want to be with you. 2️⃣ Without Treats (Movement & Turns): What do you do when the dog is full, bored of the food, or simply high-drive and unmotivated by treats? I show how to use directional body movement and clean turns to keep the dog focused and in position. Real-world dog training means having more than one tool in your toolkit. 🌐 Website: https://www.k9bootcamp.co.uk 📍 K9 Bootcamp — Professional Dog Training & Behavior in Whitworth & Rochdale. #DogTraining #Doberman #LooseLeadWalking #HeelWork #K9Bootcamp #RochdaleDogTrainer #ReactiveDog #DogTrainingTips #Whitworth