Discover Fast And Easy Leash Training For Your Puppy!

Discover Fast And Easy Leash Training For Your Puppy!

by Mike Jones

People and dogs both enjoy to go for walks. When you properly train your puppy for the leash you can really enjoy walking. If you fail to adequately train your dog for the leash that same walk can be an exercise in futility.

Begin training your puppy for leash training when he is very young. The younger he is the more successful you will be. The first thing to do is get him used to wearing a collar. He will probably fight it at first so make sure that you make him wear it even if he starts whining. Be sure to remove the collar when you crate him though so you can avoid any accidents.

Soon your puppy will be used to the collar and he will be ready to do the same thing with the leash. Attach the leash and let him get used to it by letting him drag it around. Be sure that someone is watching him though as he could cause some damage if he gets tangled up. Soon you can pick up the leash and start walking around the house. It is easier to start where he is comfortable so even though it seems strange to walk your puppy in the house it is still best to start there.

When he gets comfortable with the leash in the house you can take him out in your yard. He should still be comfortable but there will be a few more distractions. When you are walking him make sure that you dissuade any bad behavior and encourage the better behaviors.

For example, if your puppy is pulling at the leash, just stop. Stop walking. Stop moving. Do not let him to pull at the leash. It will not take long before he finds out that pulling is unacceptable behavior. Make sure you are talking to him and communicating with him also. This is a good time for him to learn some commands.

If he continues to pull you can also turn around and walk quickly the other way. This will confuse him but he will soon learn that if he wants to walk anywhere that he should not be pulling on the leash. Repeat these techniques until he learns that pulling on the leash is unacceptable.

Occasionally a puppy will just stop moving himself. If your puppy stops and refuses to come, you can encourage him with a treat. Lay the treat at your feet and make him come to it. Don't call him to it. He will soon learn that he should not stop when you are taking a walk.

As soon as your dog is walking next to you with the leash slack make sure that he knows that this is what you want. Words of praise and an occasional treat will go a long way towards reinforcing this behavior. Practice with him often and never let him get away with bad behavior and your puppy will be properly leash trained before you know it. - 20511

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