Professional Dog Walker in Warton

As a professional dog walker in Warton I am fully insured and have completed a recognised Dog Care Diploma so your best friend is in safe hands!

I walk Alfie 4 times a week for 20 minutes each time. Alfie is 9 years old and has problems with his back legs so a 20-minute walk is all he really needs. Alfie and I generally go for a stroll around Warton where we occasionally meet some other dogs and we also practice walking to heel as he likes to pull on the lead but he is getting much better.

What is “walking to heel”?

A dog that is ‘at heel’ is walking along next to his handler, usually on the left hand side (either side is fine and you can teach a dog to heel on both sides if you wish). Heel positions vary depending on the role of the dog. A service dog or working gun dog for example, needs to be looking ahead, not up at his owner. Most heel positions have the dog very close to the handler’s leg. Even brushing against it. In a working gun dog you’ll see a bit more space between them. You don’t want to risk being ‘jostled’ by a dog when you are carrying a gun!

 

Why do I want my dog to walk at heel?

The great thing about teaching a dog to heel is that the dog is under very close control in this position. You can communicate with the dog quietly and easily, and reward him quickly and easily. Most importantly with a big dog, a dog that is heel walking is not pulling on the lead. No more having your arms stretched out of their sockets by a large and boisterous dog.

You can find more tips about getting your dog to walk to heel Here

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James