(Of a dog) close to and slightly behind its owner.Their big shaggy sheepdogs with matted pelts stayed close at heel....
Off he would set on his rounds with his faithful collie dog at heel and following, some way behind, was the goat.
By the end of the song, which has no tune whatsoever, and a performance from the singer that could bring dogs to heel, you feel a bit like squealing and pulling a wacky face yourself.