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Curious what you think is a good age to work with a young pup to walk at heel? I have a 4mo ESS and as soon as we're out the door, her nose hits the ground. She'll barely comes up for air, unless she's carrying something in her mouth, like a stick. She's a smart little bugger, if I just stop walking while she's pulling, she'll plop her butt down and wait for me. But as soon as I say ok, she's off again. Since we're in an urban area (with no backyard), she gets plenty of walks (3-4 a day).
We have a couple spots where she can run and play, but I'd like to figure out when I could/should starting working her to walk at heel. I'm getting a bit tired (so is my wife) of getting yanked around half the time. I see other dog owners getting dragged down the street with full grown dogs, and I refuse for that to be me. I don't want to discourage her using her nose and working out in front of me obviously. I know she's a pup and wants to explore the world, but any advice on a good age (and/or tricks and techniques) is welcome.
thanks.
We have a couple spots where she can run and play, but I'd like to figure out when I could/should starting working her to walk at heel. I'm getting a bit tired (so is my wife) of getting yanked around half the time. I see other dog owners getting dragged down the street with full grown dogs, and I refuse for that to be me. I don't want to discourage her using her nose and working out in front of me obviously. I know she's a pup and wants to explore the world, but any advice on a good age (and/or tricks and techniques) is welcome.
thanks.