heel position
Canine walking command
Heel position is a dog training term for when a dog walks or sits close beside its handler, typically on the left side with its shoulder aligned to the handler's leg.
The position keeps the dog attentive and under control during walks or obedience exercises: She taught the puppy to stay in heel position without pulling on the leash.
- sitRest on a seat
- stayRemain in position
- obedienceCompliance with authority
- verbal cueWord triggering a response
- leashAnimal restraint cord
handler · training · positive reinforcement · command · dog training · close · left side · walking · attentive · focused · dog · canine · companion · aligned · steady · precision · rally · competition
heel positionfree roam
Unguided exploration mode
at large · wandering · out of position · straying · ranging
heel positionrelease
To let go
free roam · off duty · at liberty · uncontrolled · break
heel positionloose
Not firmly secured
at large · free-ranging · uncontrolled · wandering · straying
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