Puppy Leash Training – Here’s What To Do If You Want This To Work
When it comes to having a well behaved dog, it's best to start when he's a puppy. The first step is to get him to accept his collar and leash. You can begin puppy leash training almost as soon as you bring him home.
When you train your puppy to become used to a collar and leash, you are establishing the idea that you are in control. This is a really important point for your dog to understand if your training is going to be successful.
When your puppy learns that he must accept his collar and lead, you will be able to move onto other areas of dog training. Here's what to do to teach him to accept his collar and lead.
Buy a collar that will fit your puppy now. Adjust it so that you can comfortably fit two fingers between the puppy's neck and the collar. Be sure it is no tighter as you want your pet to be comfortable.
At first when you put his collar on he'll need lots of affection and attention to stop him from thinking about the strange thing around his neck. It will take some time for him to get used to it. After he is used to the feel of the collar you will be able to move onto the next step in your training of your puppy. Leash training becomes much easier if you give him time to just get used to wearing his new collar before trying any other training.
The next step is to attach a short, very lightweight leash to his collar. The leash should not be longer than about three feet. Allow him to just drag it around for short periods of time. The idea is for him to get used to the feel of having something attached to his collar.
Keep a close eye on your puppy while he is wandering around with his lead attached. If he happens to get stuck while you are not around, he may become agitated and frightened. You want him to see how it feels to be restricted for a brief period of time, but you don't want him to become upset when it happens. Quickly free the lead when it gets stuck.
Within a few days he will have become accustomed to the feel of the leash. Once this happens, attach the other end of the leash to yourself rather than letting it drag loosely. As your puppy explores, he will get stuck as before. The difference is that this time, you will not go to him to free-up the leash.
Try instead to help him rid of the stuck feeling by crouching down and softly calling his name. Entice him to come to you by offering a treat or toy. When he does, praise him lavishly. Continue to do this for short periods of time each day. Release him from the leash after a few successes, but always leave the collar on.
When he routinely returns to you when called, your puppy leash training has been a success. You can now move onto the rest of the training program knowing that it will be much easier.
After working with your new puppy teaching him to accept a collar and leash, he will be ready for a snooze. Why not provide him with a cozy heated dog bed for inside. Even in summer, he'll find his bed a warm spot in an air conditioned home. For outside, help him keep cool with a coolaroo dog bed. Coolaroo dog beds sit off the ground allowing for air flow underneath.
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