Dog Leash Training

Dog leash training is one of the things that should be started when you first get your pup and is an important basic skill you will want to master quickly.It is only natural the first time you bring that cute loveable puppy home, you might be tempted to baby him.But that is likely to create a very spoiled and difficult to train dog with a lot of bad problems.Later this can make it harder to get him to behave and do what you want.

Starting him out now with dog leash training when he is small and easier to control would be better than later when he is bigger and has a mind of his own. It is tougher picking up a fully grown St Bernard than say a two month old puppy.

3 Steps to Dog Leash Training

Step one in training your dog to be on a leash is to get him used to wearing a collar,which he needs anyway. Now he isn't going to like it. It's itchy and scratchy, he's going to roll around and try to get it off.Dont cave in, this is something that has to be done for his training and his safety.Once he has calmed down a bit you can take the collar off ,but just keep trying . He will get used to it in time.

Step two, once he is used to the collar, is to do the same sort of training process with the leash. Attach the leash to the collar, let him drag it around and get used to it without you holding it . He is going to probably bite it or chase it. That's okay, just be sure you watch so that he doesnt get caught on something and hurt himself or break anything.Just like the collar he will get used to the leash and not be bothered by it.

Uncover The Secret To Leash Training Your Dog

Step three is for you to hold the leash and start walking around with your puppy.The leash shouldn't be tight, it should be loose with your puppy right next to you. You don't want him to pull on the leash. If he does ,stop walking .Don't yank or pull on the leash as that will send the wrong message.Call him back to your side, praise him for coming and start again.Keep repeating the leash training process,he will be walking proudly and properly soon enough.

Remember to always be consistent with your leash training like everything else and give your pup praise when he does do good. Dogs are like people in that way,everybody likes to be praised.Dog leash training is one of the keys to a well mannered dog.

There are dog leash training secrets inside the Secrets To Dog Training home course.

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