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How to Train
Your Dachshund
to Heel off the Leash

Important: When you take the leash off, remember the following: Your Dachshund should not run off, with you chasing vainly behind, yelling for your Dachshund to come back. Yes, if you want Fido to free heel, you must have your Dachshund trained to heel on the leash first. This is how you need to start: Take your Dachshund off its leash. Walk in a straight line. Angling into your Dachshund will cause her to heel wide. Walk briskly! Don't walk at the pace of your Dachshund. Don't wave your hands about - hold your left hand close to your body! Make sure you always give the first command in a happy tone of voice. Your Dachshund needs to know that you are happy. Don't try to teach your Dachshund anything if you are in a bad mood. Change your voice to a commanding tone or call the name of your Dachshund sharply if they don't keep up to your walking pace or if they amble away. After the second command, gently pat your side and give praise (give praise at every opportunity). If forging (your Dachshund tries to get ahead of you) is your problem, or if your Dachshund attempts to dart off, you must stand still! Signal back with your left hand and repeat the heel command forcefully and then pat your side coaxingly. Remember, training your Dachshund is not unlike training your child to behave in a way society expects. Give those rules and boundaries. Be firm about what is right and what is not. Praise whenever you have an opportunity. That is, whenever your Dachshund performs as asked. When your Dachshund is doing a good job of learning, give it a commendation it deserves! Praise them when they are learning and performing well. If the Dachshund you are training is large, make sure you carry the leash folded twice, with the snap end in your right hand. If the Dachshund fails to pay attention, call her name loudly or reach out and "spank" her playfully on the hindquarters with the end of the leash. You should then coax your Dachshund close by patting your side. Never hit hard or in such a way that you cause pain. Just the light spank is all that's needed. If all attempts to keep your Dachshund at heel position fail, it's time to put the leash back on, give it one good jerk to bring the Dachshund in close, and try again. The change in voice, followed by flattery with the occasional use of the leash, should eventually teach your Dachshund to stay at your side at all times. Especially if you make the heeling fun!

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