What side should your dog heel on?
What side should your dog heel on?
left side
Why are dogs supposed to walk on the left?
Walking your pet on the left side teaches your dog that you are the dominant member of the pack. Many alpha dogs love to pull their owners and this can be both frustrating and allow your pet to dominate you.
What side of a dog should you walk on a leash?
#1: Keep Sessions Short For most sports, dogs are taught to walk on the handler’s left side, but if you don’t plan to compete and prefer to have your dog on your right, that’s your choice. It is a good idea, though, to teach your dog to stay on one side so that he doesn’t trip you as he runs back and forth.