Tips For Using A Dog Training Leash

Here we are going to look at some specific exercises for using a dog training leash and training a dog to walk on a lead.

Your dog or puppy’s safety and wellbeing depend on you. A dog should never be allowed to run free unless it is under your supervision in a protected environment, away from danger. You should have already trained your puppy to sit and lie down while wearing a dog training leash and to walk with you without wearing a lead. Now you can teach it to walk on the leash without pulling.

Training a dog for this exercise should start indoors. Let the puppy look at and smell the dog training leash – especially if it is new to him so that he can get accustomed to it. Then attach the lead to the puppy’s well-fitting, comfortable dog training collar.

With the puppy on your left side, hold the dog training leash and a food reward in your right hand. Your left hand holds the slack, ready to slide down to the collar. Give the puppy the “Sit” command.

Begin to walk with your left foot first. As the puppy walks beside you, give the command “Heel”. If the puppy surges forward, slide your left hand down the lead to its collar and gently pull backwards.

When the puppy is in the heel position, give the reward and verbal praise. Then command the puppy to sit. Slowly increase the distance you cover as the puppy obeys the sequence of commands.

Once the puppy is able to walk to heel and sit obediently as you go from room to room, you can train it to turn right. Guide it around to the right with your left hand, and give the command “Heel”.

To make a left turn, increase your own speed and hold the food in front of the puppy’s nose to slow it down. Keep the puppy close to your left leg and give the “Steady” command as it slows down.

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Climbing up the leash

If the puppy tries to jump up or climb the leash, sternly say “No” or “Off”. Move away, give the “Sit” command, and start again. Do not train on outdoor walks at first – they can be too distracting. Train indoors, and slowly try busier locations.

Collapsing

If the puppy refuses to move, gently and patiently entice it with a favourite squeaky toy.
Do not pull the puppy, or become angry with it. Instead, you should encourage the puppy with praise, and allow it to build up its confidence.

Pulling forwards

Every time the puppy pulls on the dog training leash, stop. Lure it back beside you before stepping off. Neither you nor the puppy should lose concentration. If your dog is particularly boisterous, use a head halter instead of a dog training collar.

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