what does heel mean in dog training
Best Answer: Heel means for the dog to be in the heel position. Heel position can be with the dog sitting, standing, lying down or walking with you. The dog is at the handler's LEFT side straight in line with the direction the handler is facing. The dog's head to shoulder is in line with the handler's left hip.
Training a dog to heel relies on getting and holding the attention of your dog. The heel can be called upon for short periods (like when other dogs or children are around) but is not suitable for your long daily walks.