It's been a while since my last update, and I have been envious of those of you making such good progress!
Training is ongoing, but I had to abandon the idea of not going anywhere until nice heel walking was achieved and proofed in all environments, as we were both getting depressed by the monotony of plodding up and down the cul de sac, and I knew my temper was fraying.
So, the first walk every morning is a write off, a total pull fest, because he is so excited to be out, and desperate to get to his favoured toileting spot. Once business is concluded. things start to settle down and I've noticed he is increasingly self correcting and then looking at me for his reward. By late afternoon we can have a nice long walk, with little pulling.
Crossing the road and getting in and out of the front door are very well controlled now.
The biggest problems occur on steep hills and narrow pavements, both of which we have in abundance in our village, and all of which lead to exciting doggy walking spots. When he's dying to get somewhere, he loses the plot completely!
In the main though, I would say behaviour and obedience are much improved and I find he is much more co-operative when I am relaxed and have forgotten that we are supposed to be 'training'.