to heel
Walking beside master
To heel describes a dog walking obediently at its owner's side, typically just behind the left leg: The trainer taught the puppy to heel.
As a command, heel orders a dog into this position.
Figuratively, to bring someone to heel is to force them into obedience or submission: The new regulations brought the industry to heel.
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escort · pursue · track · tail · tread · pace · step · attend · flank · behind
obedience
Compliance with authority
- leashAnimal restraint cord
- commandsAuthoritative orders given
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
sit · stay · fetch · clicker · treats · reinforcement · handler · canine · puppy · socialization