Essential Steps That Are Needed For Leash Training A Dog

When you own a dog, one of the most important
things you need to teach them is how to behave
when they are on a leash. Many people hesitate
to do leash training a dog because they assume
it is going to be difficult to train their dog
and they do not know the steps needed to do it
right.

Training a dog on a leash is not difficult to
do at all and after you understand the steps
needed to do it right it will be easy for you.

The first step is to get your dog used to
wearing a collar, if they do not already have
one. The collar is vital for them to wear
because without it you will not have anywhere to
hook the leash to.

So spend some time getting them used to wearing
their collar before you put a leash on them.

The second step is to show your dog that you
are the alpha dog and they need to follow your
commands. This is achieved with verbal commands
from you when the dog is on the leash. Just be
sure you use the same commands and training each
time you put them on the leash so it will be
easier for them to understand what behavior you
expect them do to.

As you start to walk with your dog on the
leash, be sure to make the leash short so they
are staying by your side when you walk. If the
dog begins pulling or running ahead, stop
immediately in place and give them the command
to sit or lay down.

If they listen, then give them praise for
listening to your verbal command. Then you want
to take a few steps back and begin walking
again.

Every time your dog pulls or runs ahead, repeat
this process. Soon the dog will learn that each
time they do this it will stop their walk and
exploring, which is not what any dog likes.

You can take treats on the walk with you and
give them to your dog every time they give you
the behavior you want from them. With time and
more training, you want to be sure though that
you increase the time frame in between each
treat so that they eventually get to the point
where they are well behaved on the leash every
time without the need for a treat.

Leash training a dog is as simple as that, but
it is going to require time, persistence,
consistency and patience from you to teach them
how they are expected to behave when on the
leash. Every dog can learn this, if you just
give them time and repeat the training until
they do understand and give you the behavior you
want every single time they go for a walk or are
put on the leash.


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