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To start leash training first practice handling the leash and then start practicing basic leash manners. Do not worry about a formal “heel” unless you have practiced these basic exercises and have worked on the phase 1 heel. I will embed some videos below that are best done in this order before we move on:
leash handling
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVerxTYpUnE
leash manners (can be done with many different types of collars)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_uSSwH320g
phase 1 heel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9cpD6VFhTU