Puppy training

Start out carrying treats in your hand, and using the word HEEL, your object is to keep the dogs attention with the food, and at your side…NEVER even slightly ahead…there is no sniffing, no “visiting” other dogs, no stopping to pee…it’s called “migratory walking”, just like wolves moving from place to place…where everybody follows the “leader”…Just go for short jaunts, at first…so the dog doesn’t get bored…When you get home, have her sit when you take off the leash, and then “release” her with “OK!!”

If she’s a real little bugger about listening… as you’re walking, turn suddenly 180 degrees, saying “_ HEEL!!”…she’ll hit the end of the leash under her own momentum…tho you can give a little pop to the leash, to emphasize that you’ve turned and because she wasn’t listening, she missed it. Walk a little ways, and do another 180, saying HEEL!!…

Border collies are extremely smart, and bred to “work” in conjunction with man…so she WILL get it very fast. They are also VERY active…so you might want to play ball, or frisbee with her BEFORE you take her for a walk…get some of that energy out so she is able to concentrate.

Good luck!!

phrannie