My puppy can follow heel commands at home but not on walks what should i do?

easy answer grab him the coller EVER!!! time he does not behave and make him sit and hit him lit ley on the nose and say NO!! BAD BOY. if that does not work i don't know what to do

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Be much more strict with him outside of the home so he knows you mean business. Do not let any of his misbehavior go unnoticed! Be very strict and assertive with him. Also do you have two different treats? If not get another type of treat and see which one he likes more. Used the favored treats for walks and anywhere outside of the home and yard so he is more motivated to listen. When he sees another animal warn him not to chase or misbehaves. If he listens reward him but if he does not sternly and swiftly scold him and keep his leash wrapped up in your hands so he cant go far away from your feet.

gentle leader and practice

I'll share a really nice method for a trainer: http://www.dogster.com/video/418007/Loose_leash_walking The other thing, I would drop the command "heel". Sounds like he doesn't know what that is quite yet. Plus, anytime you up the distraction (leaving the yard) you need to lower what you require for him. So start over like you started in your yard, and just work on the basics on your walk.

You have received a lot of very good answers. I'll add mine to the mix. It seems to me that the pup doesn't quite understand the "heel" command. Having said that, if he does it at home so well, use what you know and bring it "to the street". Baby steps....take him outsied the yard and walk him only as far as the next driveway (or nearest lamp post, etc) in the heel position. Use a "release word" example: "relax" and slacken the leash so he can go sniff/pee on the post. Then return him to "heel" and go home. Each day, go a little further...when I say a "little", I MEAN a "little"....like 2 lamp posts or 2 driveways. If he doesn't listen, that's the end of the walk. You return home. There is nothing "negative" in this method. It just shows the pup that you mean business....Each time he walks as he should, he gets his treat or toy. Each time he doesn't, that's the end for the day. He will soon learn that you are "alpha dog" and if he wants to go for walks, he has to "play by the rules". It takes time but it is worth it. Good luck.

you need to Slooowly build up distractions. He probably just isn't ready to heel while out on a walk. Also, heeling is very hard for dogs and I would not expect a 6 month old puppy to heel for an entire walk. Instead, just go for slack in the leash. Make it a rule that if there is tension on the leash, he doesn't get to move forward (that would be strongly reinforcing his pulling). If he reaaally wants to go sniff that lamppost, that's fine, but if he is pulling he should not be rewarded with a good sniff. Instead, ask him to sit and then allow him to go do his dog thing. Practice having him sit frequently on walks (every 20-30 yards).