What is a proper correction?

[LearnDogTraining]

I agree mostly of the comment above. If you want your dog to follow you or just understand what you want him to do, you should have put your self first on his foot. Try to understand what he wants, reflect like him. At your stage, you and your dog does not have connection yet. Better to put your shoes on his for him to understand you as well. I know, it's complicated but that's how training must be. Good luck :)

[Mia]

I use correction with clicking. I use my fingers. I snap.

I also gently use a touch on the hid leg. If I can't get my boy's attention if they are excited/etc. There is no focus. I redirect them with a gentle touch. They regain focus. :) I usually use a firm voice as well. Not yelling or anything. Just very calm and firm.

When I have a slip lead on, I give alittle tug. It's exactly the same as if I gently touch them on the hid leg for redirection.

I don't believe in any harsh, forceful, demeaning techiques. Just enough to offer some "hey, bud focus here." They know when they feel that their eyes are on me.

Hope that makes sense.