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Hand Positioning

Name: The Sidekick®
Brand: Heather's Heroes
SKU: 15199
Price: 55.23 CAD
Availability: InStock

How you hold your leash can impact how effective you are in the training process.

Heather demonstrating proper leash holding

Holding the leash with both hands, place one hand closest to the dog below the black handle part of the leash. If you need to keep your dog close, place this hand pretty far down the leash and close to your dog's head. If your dog can handle a little more freedom, your hand won't need to be so far down the leash.

This same hand should be positioned like you're riding a bicycle, palm down with the pinky finger on the outside, facing the dog. This dramatically improves your ability to apply the appropriate amount of pressure at the appropriate time, improving your ability to communicate with your dog.

Demo how to hold the Sidekick leash in color orange

DON’T hold your leash in only one hand. Whenever possible, use both hands to provide the greatest security and control.

Demo on the wrong way to hold the Sidekick leash

DON’T hold your leash with the palm upwards. This is an unnatural way to hold the leash and makes it difficult to apply the “pressure on, pressure off” training.

DON’T wrap your leash around your hand. This can cause damage to your hand and inhibits your ability to use the tool correctly.

Using the Sidekick® as a Head Collar

Step 1

Pull leash through the s-hook to make two loops with the s-hook hanging in the middle.

The Sidekick® step number 2 to get ready to put on dog

Step 2

Largest loop (closest to the leash) goes over the dog’s head first.

Proper way to place The Sidekick® on the dogs nose

Step 3

Smaller outer loop goes over the snout.

Step 4

Move plastic stopper to back of head (but not too tight).

Step 5

Attach black safety clip to collar.

Using the Sidekick® as a Slip Lead

Step 1

Make one large loop and place over the head

Step 2

Move plastic stopper to back of head (but not too tight)

Step 3

Attach black safety clip to collar.

The Sidekick®

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The Sidekick® standard size in black on a dog

The Sidekick® standard size in red on a dog

The Sidekick® standard size in Turquoise on a dog

The Sidekick® Standard in Purple on a dog

The Sidekick Leash in Regular size and Mini Size in various colors

The Sidekick® standard size in blue with packaging and on a dog

The Sidekick® standard size in black with packaging and on a dog

The Sidekick® Standard size in Red with Packaging and on a dog

The Sidekick® standard size in purple with packaging and on a dog

The Sidekick® standard size in turquoise with packaging and on a dog

The Sidekick® mini size in red with packaging and on a dog

The Sidekick® mini in Blue with packaging and on a dog

The Sidekick® mini in purple with packaging and on a dog

The Sidekick® mini in Turquoise with packaging and on a dog

The Sidekick®

$55.23

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Regular (3/8")

Mini (1/4")

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Hand Positioning

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