Heel

Heel teaches the dog to maintain a specific position beside the handler, usually with the shoulder near the handler’s leg.

Long-Line Training

Long-line training uses a longer leash to practice recall, exploration, distance skills, and controlled freedom while maintaining physical safety.

Loose leash walking teaches the dog to move with the handler while keeping slack in the leash.

Leash pressure training teaches the dog to respond to light directional tension by moving with it and restoring slack.

Directional changes teach the dog to notice and follow changes in the handler’s movement.

Check-ins are voluntary moments when the dog looks toward, moves closer to, or reconnects with the handler.