Leash Training For Dogs – 4 Simple Steps
A critical part of the training process is leash training for dogs. This training method can also be useful when you are teaching other commands as well. It also is a major safety issue. If you apply the appropriate techniques, you’ll learn that leash training is both a fun and easy process.
Leash Training for Dogs may be broken down into 4 basic steps:
Step 1: One of the training leashes I suggest is a flat leash. You will want to begin by attaching the leash to your puppy’s collar. You may want to try this while they are eating or when giving them a treat, since this will help them associate this training with something enjoyable and pleasant. Start by doing this inside your home in an area that they are comfortable and familiar with. Then allow them to run around a bit with the leash dragging loosely behind them. Be sure you are watching them throughout this entire process. After a few minutes you can proceed to remove the leash. Then within the next couple of days, try repeating this for longer periods of time.
Step 2: After your puppy feels safe being connected to their leash, you can begin to pick up the other end of the leash and follow behind them around your house for a couple of minutes. Praise them and provide them treats while training using the leash. Continue carrying this out until your puppy feels safe with you holding the leash and walking along side them. Make sure that you don’t pull on the leash or you may risk frightening them.
Step 3: You can then start by bringing them outside to an enclosed area. Allow them to run around for a while with the leash dragging. Then try picking up the leash with your right hand and walk along side them. Then, you can hold a treat in your left hand while you draw them to your left side. Keep praising them when they make any progress. Keep practicing this and then you can build up to walking your dog down your street.
Step 4: Take care not to let your pet take the lead. Try and remember that your dog has a pack mentality and they need a leader. If you don’t take on the leadership role, they will. Also, you’ll want your dog to walk at your side. What you can do to deter your dog when they start to walk ahead of you is to turn and begin to walking in another direction. They will need to turn as well and catch up with you. Continue doing this until your dog realizes that you’re the leader and are in control. When they recognize you as the leader, it is more likely that they will respect your authority and obey you.
These are a just a few basic steps that you can simply put into practice when you are leash training for dogs.
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