Teach Your Dog to Focus Heel in 6 Weeks

Build a dog that stays engaged, attentive, and working with you every step of the walk. This class is designed to develop a focused heel with strong engagement and reliable attention around distractions.

Program Length: 6 weeks
Class Size: up to 3 dogs
Location: 149 Browns Rd, Boneo 3939
Price: $197

✦ Skills We Build

What You'll Learn

In this class you and your dog will work on:

Building strong engagement and focus on the handler
Teaching a clear and consistent heel position
Teaching a dog to come into heel position from anywhere
Maintaining attention while moving and turning
Improving communication and timing

Class Curriculum

Over the 6 weeks we progressively build the skills needed for a reliable, focused heel. Each class introduces a new concept while reinforcing the previous week’s work, allowing you and your dog to develop the behaviour step-by-step.

Week 1 - Theory of Focus Heeling & Building Engagement

We start by explaining what a correct focus heel actually looks like and why engagement is the foundation of the behaviour. You’ll learn how to build your dog’s desire to work with you and start developing attention on the handler.

Week 2 - Rear End Awareness & First Steps Luring the Heel

This week focuses on helping your dog become aware of their rear end so they can move their body correctly in heel position. We introduce the first steps of luring the heel position and shaping the correct alignment beside you.

Week 3 - Entering Heel Position & About Turns

You’ll teach your dog how to come cleanly into heel position and begin working through basic movement patterns. We introduce about turns to help your dog learn to stay aligned with you as direction changes.

Week 4 - Maintaining the Stationary Heel Position

This class focuses on stability and clarity in the heel position while stationary. Your dog learns to hold the correct position with attention and engagement before movement is added.

Week 5 - First Steps to Fading the Lure

Now that the behaviour is established, we begin reducing the reliance on the lure. You’ll learn how to transition toward cleaner, more precise heeling while keeping your dog motivated and focused.

Week 6 - Removing the Lure & Troubleshooting

In the final week we remove the lure completely and refine the behaviour. We address common issues, improve consistency, and help you maintain a clear, reliable focused heel going forward.

✦ Try It Risk Free

100% Money Back Guarantee

If you attend all 6 classes, follow the training instructions, and practice the exercises between sessions, but still don’t see progress with your dog’s focus heeling, we’ll refund your program.