In today's video, we are going to be working on the first ten 10 fundamental steps of a focused heel.
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The focused heel is an obedience exercise that requires the dog to stand on the left side of the handler, walk at the same pace as the handler, and maintaining eye contact. This is considered one of the most complicated behaviors to teach a dog to perform correctly. It requires many hours of practice, however, if you put the time in, this can quickly become one of your favorite exercises to do with your dog.
Here are the ten steps in order:
1) Engagement training/teaching the markers/developing the sit front
2) Developing your dogs focus in the heel position
3) Developing your dogs focus in the center position
4) Teach your dog to walk while maintaining the center position
5) Use power steering to teach your dog how to maintain heel position while walking.
6) Use power steering to teach the auto sit when halted
7) Learning and stepping with the heel command using food
8) Learning and stepping with the heel command without food
9) Teach your dog to pivot left by using the spiral technique
10) Teach your dog to pivot right by using the spiral technique
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Big thank you for this, currently training my year old Eastern European shepherd who is very obsessed with everything and anything,her drive is remarkable but it’s left me struggling to gain focus with her. I’ve started doing what you have been instructing and I’m getting results, obviously she’s not perfect but without doubt I have complete faith she will get there using your methods. Big thanks from me Sir 👍
Hey Nate, I have a question. Will this method work for 5 year old chorkies? I know they are older now, and I feel bad for not training them sooner, but now I want to better them.
What do you use for treats? My Mal is not food driven at all and using a tug toy or ball will take forever 😂
The person who gave a thumbs down is a jealous trainer you are stealing the show when it comes to given out free lessons I am learning them all and my girl is doing great thank you
Lol! Thanks for the support, I appreciate it and I'm happy the training is helping. Also, be sure to join my new Facebook group to continue learning how to train your dog with direct support from me and the rest of the community. :) facebook.com/groups/NateSchoemers/
I think 🤔 it’s a old girl friend 😂great video thanks 🐶
Or maybe it’s someone that sees what a distraction being an animal owner is.
I liked the video but I wish audio was better
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This is the most in depth, easy to understand, and effective video I have ever seen for focused heel training. I’m trying to train my medical alert SD the basics on my own so I only have to pay for the specialized alert and response training and videos like this help me out so freaking much. Thank you so much for this video and anyone questioning if it works.. IT DOES. FANTASTICALLY.
What I loved most was seeing the dog's mistakes here and there. It keeps it real!
Thanks, Carmen!
The most complete and comprehensive dog training on KZhead. I’m getting my puppy in June. I’ve read 3 books and countless hours on KZhead. These videos are consistent between skills and it’s an approach that builds on the skills. I’m an experienced dog owner but this has taught me a seamless approach!
That's so awesome and thank you for the kind words! I really appreciate it. I also recently started a facebook group to support this KZhead channel and everyones training. You can find it at this link. I hope to see you there! :) facebook.com/groups/NateSchoemers/
Love the focus heel. Love teaching it to my clients who have dog reactivity problems with their dogs.
I recently adopted an 8 month old Belgian Malinois from the shelter and was overwhelmed with negative behavior that I’ve had to correct. Watching this video alone I put my dog in a focused heel and center walking command within a couple days. I’ve watched countless training vids, but this is the most comprehensive and helpful video I’ve watched. Thank you so much for providing an excellent Malinois training vid! My boy is a completely different dog !
Best heeling video I’ve seen so far!
Wow, thanks! I appreciate that, Tracy! :)
I love how much you take care of Ari, she really has so much fun while training and I admire that.
Thanks! She's my little superstar! :)
This video made the difference between a continuation marker and a terminal marker clear in a way I hadn't completely understood before. Thank you so much for all your hard work in making these.
My pleasure. Thanks for watching and I'm happy the video was helpful. :)
Same here, great videos Nate
This is a super helpful video in preparing for AKC Novice competition and for just increasing engagement while walking. 💪🏼🐺
Unbelievable video. Got more attention from my pup than I've ever had within 5 minutes of following this. Amazing.
Let me say it's sooooooooo refreshing to see a trainer without corrections or a bunch of video edits. I don't think he even said "no" one time. I LOVE IT! You got a new subscriber. Can't wait to check out your other videos.
Thank you, Andrew! I really appreciate that! :)
Wow one of the best and most comprehensive videos on heel I've ever found and I've searched and searched for something like this. Absolutely great. Anyone who follows this video and has the patience to get each step completed will have amazing results.
Wow, thank you!
This has got to be the best focused heeling video I have seen. Great content Nate - keep it up
Awesome! Thank you, Rene! :)
our 3-month-old shepherd is herding us so this will give us some more training ideas. good video
Thanks and best of luck!
For all civillians who have not been to multiple K9 courses, just know this is a cheat sheet and solid gold! Well done brother, very impressed! Easily top 2-3 best heel teaching videos I have ever seen. Well done!
The best dog training video I’ve ever watched. Each step is explained very well, this was very helpful, thank u so much!!
I’ve been looking for a simple step by step guide to help take my dogs obedience to the next level and get him ready for sporting work. This was great!
I am amazed at how simple you made it and understandable. Thank you
This is amazing. You explain each step so clearly and im starting with my dog doing this now and so far shes getting it so well! Her main struggle is focus and i was looking all over the internet on how i can teach her more consistent focusing. Shes a puppy still about 5mo old but she can learn easy. She already knows 5 commands that are basic ones. She loves to learn. I came across this and will forever follow you for sure. Thank you so much for making this!!!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing and I'm happy the video was helpful. If you want more focus, then I would also suggest this video. Check it out and let me know what you think. Cheers! kzhead.info/sun/iM-TZ9mbp31vpps/bejne.html
I love this video!!! I can teach tricks well but wasn’t sure how to do obedience like this and we’re getting a big dog this time! You broke it down easy to understand !!
thank you so much for breaking this down step by step! i've been doing basic obedience since i brought my boy home (my first GSD) and want to move on to more focus based training once he's got the basics down. definitely going to be using this to help me train Quixote in the future!
Of all the training videos for dogs , nate is the most detailed. You learn a lot from him. Show and tell and explanation. Well done, keep it up!
Thank you, I really appreciate that!
One of the best training videos on KZhead. Thank you!
This is amazing!!! I just started watching your videos and I just started fine tuning my 4yr old Staffordshire & she is doing great.
Yes! ... it is always a pleasure to hear what you explained with such clarity and simplicity ... free! :-)
I love the way each lesson is balanced with explaining and then showing technique, step by step in a straightforward way. I can't wait to get my little staffy pup in two weeks to start the new chapter.
Awesome! Thank you and I'm happy the videos are helpful. :)
This guy showed up in my recommendations randomly as I recently started researching focused heal. I'm insanely impressed, so detailed, yet so concise. The instructions on this video are simply amazing. Subscriber added on just one view! Cheers!
This is excellent, easy to follow, no BS. Thank you!
Nate Schoemer, as a dog trainer and sports obedience competitor, I agree with your video almost 100%. I seem to be seeing myself. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, I really appreciate that!
Amazing thank you so much!! Keep making these great work you two are doing !
This is Priceless stuff. Thank you!
I want to thank you. I put all your info into practice as my heeling was lacking focus... Went back to basics, worked hard for few weeks then passed grade 5 obedience. This was what I needed to know to help her to achieve focused heeling. Cheers Nate it's all in the technique!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing and I'm happy the video was helpful. :)
Im doing this with a small dog, its a whole different experience...... would have loved to see the instructions with one. Thanks for video, great points.
Yes pls do I am doing this with a cocapoo
I am convinced that you are the best trainer in the universe
Thank you! I truly appreciate that. :)
Wanted to see which foot to step with. This answered questions I didn’t even know to ask such as reward placement and pivot on a line. Thank you!
Awesome! And it's my pleasure. I'm happy the video was helping. Thanks for watching and commenting! :)
I needed this video
This is everything I’ve been needing! Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for this! Can't wait to check out your other videos
Best heel video I have seen. My malinois is 9 months old and a work in progress. I will definitely use this as my go-to for heel work! She is pretty good at it, but you gave so many more advice than I have seen before. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful, and thanks for watching! :)
This is EXACTLY what I needed to work on my dogs focus! I have a year old ESS and he is AMAZING - but I struggle with keeping his focus at times.
I just found your channel looking for exercises for a left about turn. I've watched several of your videos and gotten some great exercises to boost up the fun of my obedience work with my girl. Thanks I look forward to watching everything.
Awesome! Thank you!
THANK YOU! I have been trying to work on heel with my dog for awhile now but other videos were not helping me understand how to properly start the process! This video is amazing
Thanks, Bethany! I'm happy the video was helpful. :)
Honestly, you're the best I've ever seen coach & loved the way you treating the dog to take the the orders Go on you're doing well👍
Thanks so much, I appreciate that! :)
Great! So detailed and with hints that really help with more challenging movements. Best dog training videos out there. When might you be posting some bite work videos? Please don’t stop. I’ve been training dogs for 15 years using luring, markers and leash pressure. Still learned tons. Thank you!
Thanks, I really appreciate that. I'll be posting my protection dog training series sometime in the next 3 months or so.
So glad to have found this video. I have a GSD, and she is always looking to learn something new. Your training methods are similar to what I have been doing with her- I am looking forward to starting to teach her focused heeling! You have 2 new fans, me & Tally. Thanks for making this training avaliable.
Awesome! Thank you for sharing and I'm happy the videos are helping. I'm sure Tally will enjoy the extra training as well. :)
правда, самое лучшее - подробно, шаг за шагом. Спасибо! and really, the best training video. in detail, step by step. Thanks!
This is the most comprehensive video I've seen on the focused heel. Thanks so much!
Wow! Thanks, HAXMAN! I really appreciate that!
The greatest dog training gem is stated in this video.. it is the very first step after rewarding my dog for looking at me he is so much more disciplined I went from an average trained dog to looking like a somewhat professional in 1 video! Absolutely fantastic subscribed
That is awesome! Thank you so much, I really appreciate that and I'm happy the video has been helpful. :) Cheers!
What an excellent tutorial, thank you!
Thank you for breaking it down!
Thank you for the comprehensive training sessions. Best dog training show ever 👍👍👍
Wow, thank you! I'm happy you like the training! :)
one of the better videos I watched for heel~related tips will deffo use it for my pup as my old dog trainer's "heel" wasn't giving basics for focus~heel that will make sure my pup will ignore distractions as we walk! thank you for that video
My pleasure. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Cheers!
This is free game! I appreciate you Nate ✊🏾
Nate, thank you! This is fantastic. Thank you for making this content available. Purchased the book too!
Awesome! Thank you, I really appreciate that!
You give out truly excellent information! I just wish I had found your channel before I got my pup. He is already doing well after a few sessions of using your methods.
That's awesome, I'm happy to hear that! :) Also, be sure to join my new Facebook group to continue learning how to train your dog with direct support from me and the rest of the community. :) facebook.com/groups/NateSchoemers/
Nate, I have two competition obedience dog. The older one, a Sheltie, is most of the way to her Obedience Trial Champion (Otch) title, and a puppy who is just starting out. The youngster has a nice, natural heel, recently finishing her Beginner Novice B title with a 198,5. I am putting both dogs on your focused heel position. Believe it or not, the older dog is in greater need of this training than my puppy. This is similar to how I started out my puppy in attention heeling. I will be following your method since it is so much like what helps my Sheltie thrive, and my training as an operant trainer. I love how you show each step. I really need that structure, as do my dogs.
As a biologist training to be a k9.trainer Teaching my almost5months bullypit not to lEash pull this is the best video so far
Nate Schoemer , a superb video on how to teach a sustained face contact with your dog. Very easy to follow steps. Congratulations
Thanks so much!
thank you so much. recently my service dog is having to be re trained during the holidays due to people at my high school harassing her causing her to be reactive. and even though i’ve only done the first step (we’re taking baby steps) she is already succeeding so well. i cant thank you enough
I just found this video, started not even one minute, and I already love you. I can't wait to learn everything you have to offer to teach!
Awesome! Thank you!
Another highly detailed video, Nate! Thank you.
Thanks Kevin, I appreciate that. You should join my new facebook group if you haven't done so already. facebook.com/groups/NateSchoemers/
First video of yours I've seen- you've got a new subscriber. Been training for a few years now and this was very helpful. I love that you have videos for all levels. Great work!
Awesome, thank you! :)
I had watched this video quite a while ago and, as a beginner, didn't catch many of the nuances. Now, in rewatching with fresh eyes, having a bit more experience and having a dog where I am currently working on this behavior (focused heel), this all makes more sense and lets me know where my holes are in his training. "Learning how to learn". Extremely helpful. These ten steps are going to be specifically incorporated into our training sessions with the end goal of being able to present a beautiful team when out and about. IMHO there is a time for the focused heel outside of competitive OB. Busy streets and stores, multiple high level distractions present, require the dog to be focused on you NOT the chaos around him.
Yes! And I'm happy this video has proven to be helpful. I've been enjoying watching you and Rusty growing as a strong team!
Thank you for sharing! One of the best dog training channel!
Thanks Roland, I really appreciate that!
Thank you very much fot an inspiring video. I cant wait to start training:)
I have a year old Schipperke. The breed is notoriously willful and hard to get focused. We’re taking Obedience / Agility classes now and your videos are very helpful. 💪🏼🐺
Thank you, this was helpful
Loooove the detail you went into. Thank you so much!
My pleasure. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I just found your channel. I'm a couple of videos in and enjoying your training. I will be a new dog owner on the 5/28, first time in 43 years.
Thank you for this video I have been trying to find GOOD videos for training my pup. ❤❤❤
Awesome! Thank you for watching and I'm happy the video was helpful. :)
Thank you so much for all your videos you have changed my life and my dog's life forever I was always good at training my dogs to do tricks but they would only do it if I had a treat in my hand you have taught me so much more thank you thank you thank you
My pleasure. Thank you for sharing and I'm happy the videos have proven to be helpful. :)
Nicely instructed. Thank you very much for sharing your skills.
Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful and thank you for supporting the channel! :)
my dog learned this in one day. amazing ! thank you!
Really loved watching your video Sir, i was looking for this kind of training video for teaching my dog proper heel. Thanking You a lot🙏
Thanks, Adil! I'm happy the video is helpful. :)
Best training video on KZhead. Awesome! Thank you for sharing.
Wow, thanks! :)
The reward is definitely when they look at you and not the hand with the treat in it. So enjoyable to watch you training with Ari. Thank you. 🏴
My pleasure and thanks for watching and commenting! :)
Hi I am 19 and I am training a sevice dog bc off your channel. I have bad anxiety and pots with is a disability where a faint so thx for all your videos
Thanks for sharing and I'm happy the videos are helpful. :)
This is amazingly helpful I can’t wait to start with my dog, we have been working on a focused heel but I didn’t really understand where exactly to start and how to help my dog fully understand the concept. One question though, should we work on step one until he fully masters it, then move on to step two, etc..
Wow... incredible!
This was great! Thanks! Now I have my weekend training plan set!
Fantastic! :)
Great video for fundamentals of the heel!
Amazing dog training. I'm impress.
Amazing videos Nate. Keep it up. It's be the most full tool In my belt with my pup.
I just can't thank you enough!
My pleasure. Thanks for supporting the channel! :)
Thank you
Super video full of great info ! Thank You for sharing !
Thank you! I happy you like the video. :)
Great video. Thanks Nate. Much appreciated!
My pleasure and thank you!
Thank you so much for all of your videos!
Thank you! You are so welcome! :)
People need to start making videos of a dog who doesnt know yet and then the progress after
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Wow, Tong Vang! He has a whole list! Lol. I was so busy focused on what he is doing to get technique down.
Thank you 🙏🏽
Nate, this is very clear and precise and really helpful. Great job bud well done 👍
Thanks! Cheers!
Blessed fot the advanced trick
Thanks for showing us how to do this on a FULLY TRAINED dog. My experience has been nothing like what is in this video.
keep up the magnificent work Nate you really do a great job helping me
Awesome! Thanks, Sitara! :)
This video definitely help me understand the focus heel.. I am working on the focus heel. So far, I am using my hand as the physical cue for the heel.
Awesome! I'm happy it was helpful!
This was so helpful, thanks for this video.
Thanks for watching and commenting! :)
Thanks! Your channel has everything I need to train my dog.
It's my pleasure and thank you so much for supporting my work, it means a lot to me. :)
Great instructions! love the content. Thanks so much Nate. Liked and subscribed
Hey Francisco, thank you for subscribing! The support is very much appreciated :)