More Tips to Improve Dog Leash Training

Does your dog tug and pull on walks to?

All dogs need ought to be leash trained at some point of their lives. The sooner you teach a dog to properly walk the easier it is. Like they say you can't teach an old dog new tricks.

Teaching a dog any new trick requires patience and consistence. Find your pace of walking and make it a habit to walk at the same pace with your pup. The easiest way to teach a dog is by habits and rewards. Dogs are willing to listen as long as something is in it for them.

It might seem like a battle just to walk your canine. There are a few leash training tips that will make the process easier.

The collar needs to fit. If its to tight you can really hurt your dog and cut off its air supply. If its to lose it wont be long before your chasing your dog around. As long as your dog is wearing a comfortable collar that fits you wont have to worry about hurting your dog.

Start walking your dog with a 4 ft leash before you go any longer. The bigger the dog the closer he should be. That way he has a less chance of pulling you. With little dogs you should have no problem letting them wander off with a longer leash.

Start the leash training around the house. Rather then taking your dog around the block you can walk around the backyard away from distractions.

Be firm and consistent with the commands you give your dog and try to make the training as less stressful as possible.

Be the leader. The dog should follow you around. Keep the dog beside you as you walk and stop whenever he starts to pull. Allow the dog to understand that if he wants to walk he will only walk beside you.

If the collar seems to constantly be causing the dog to choke you may want to try a harness. A harness is a lot less tension on the dogs muscular tissues and helps control the dog's body rather its neck.

It can take any where from 5-10 training sessions before your dog gets the clue of the proper way to walk. All canines are different, for instance my Stafordshire terrier was very hyper and it took about a month before she was walking properly.

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