5 Easy Steps to Train Your Dog on a Leash
The dogs have enthusiasm for good, if you and your pet are playing in a field of research, but a potential danger to walk from a busy sidewalk. An animal has a number of unrelated risks: It could go to strangers, engaging in fights with other dogs or running traffic coming the other way. So leash training is so essential. Leash training should begin as soon as you arrive at your dog, regardless of their age. In fact, in many areas, leashes are required by law.
### Expert advice
Wayne Hunthausen animal behaviorist, DVM, and coauthor with Gary Landsberg and Lowell Ackerman Handbook of behavioral problems of dogs and cats (Butterworth Heinemann, 1997), offers these tips to start training your dog on a leash.
* Be patient. Dogs, like people, learn at different paces. Some dogs may take weeks or months of patient training before learning to heel completely to the end.
* Young people often have good dogs to wear a collar and lead, though temperament and energy level can influence the way in which to learn quickly.
* Certain breeds such as Beagles and Dachshunds, often require more intense training because they get distracted easily. This does not mean that a dog is less intelligent, if not to walk in silence with their owner, after a week of training but can require a long learning period.
* Older dogs may take a little 'more to get used to a collar and leash, especially if they have received training before the belt.
### 5 Easy Steps to Train Your Dog on a Leash
* Start by inserting the collar and leash your dog while eating, allowing the strap to hang him. This allows your dog to associate the leash with something pleasant (food) and help them to have a collar around the neck.
* After two or three days, takes the leash in hand and follow her home for a few minutes after eating. Do it for longer periods of time, until the dog is used in both the left and has to walk with him.
* Then go out and let your dog drag a leash around sometimes take the leash and follow him. Provide treatment, while showing the leash.
* On the way, to keep the strap in your right hand and coax your dog along the left side by holding a treat in your left hand. When walking, repeating the phrase "Let's go!" Praise your dog when he does well.
* If your dog starts to pull forward, turn right and go in another direction, the leaves pull the head to one side so you'll have to hurry to catch up. Repeat this exercise until the dog learns that if you want to walk beside you and get your praise, you have to stay with him.
### More Leash Training Tips
Make sure your dog's leash is too long. Four to six feet is ideal, said Dr. Hunthausen.
* Taking the training outdoors in an area with few distractions, such as your garden or a peaceful park.
* If your dog is too excited, a little rubber 'with vigorous game before putting it on tape. A tired dog is a bit 'more careful.
* Do not yell or hit your dog during training. Patience pays!
### Training right equipment
Using the leash and collar properly can help your training successfully. Most pet stores a selection large enough. Many common types of leashes and collars are listed below.
* Correa and flat buckle collar. These common leashes are available in leather, nylon and metal chain of various lengths.
* Strap extensible. A little 'as a fishing rod, this allows you to walk on a leash your pet up to 20 feet ahead while still under its control. Pressing the button takes over. (There is a good choice when the heel of teaching ".)
* A halter. This unique collar, attached to a leash, to control your dog friendly with a noose around his mouth and a necklace around his neck. Does not restrict the mouth, and is contradicted by the transfer of dividing the forward movement during a swing for the head to the side. This type of lead is especially effective on "hard power" or control of dogs.
* Choke collars and suggestions. These collars, when attached to the pipe, tightening the control of dogs around the neck or throat with sharp spikes. Crushed and the corrective actions and quick release attentionnot to sedate the dog. Are not for novice handlers and can be dangerous in inexperienced hands. Before using this technique, consult a professional for instructions.
The dogs have enthusiasm for good, if you and your pet are playing in a field of research, but a potential danger to walk from a busy sidewalk. An animal has a number of unrelated risks: It could go to strangers, engaging in fights with other dogs or running traffic coming the other way. So leash training is so essential. Leash training should begin as soon as you arrive at your dog, regardless of their age. In fact, in many areas, leashes are required by law.
### Expert advice
Wayne Hunthausen animal behaviorist, DVM, and coauthor with Gary Landsberg and Lowell Ackerman Handbook of behavioral problems of dogs and cats (Butterworth Heinemann, 1997), offers these tips to start training your dog on a leash.
* Be patient. Dogs, like people, learn at different paces. Some dogs may take weeks or months of patient training before learning to heel completely to the end.
* Young people often have good dogs to wear a collar and lead, though temperament and energy level can influence the way in which to learn quickly.
* Certain breeds such as Beagles and Dachshunds, often require more intense training because they get distracted easily. This does not mean that a dog is less intelligent, if not to walk in silence with their owner, after a week of training but can require a long learning period.
* Older dogs may take a little 'more to get used to a collar and leash, especially if they have received training before the belt.
* Start by inserting the collar and leash your dog while eating, allowing the strap to hang him. This allows your dog to associate the leash with something pleasant (food) and help them to have a collar around the neck.
* After two or three days, takes the leash in hand and follow her home for a few minutes after eating. Do it for longer periods of time, until the dog is used in both the left and has to walk with him.
* Then go out and let your dog drag a leash around sometimes take the leash and follow him. Provide treatment, while showing the leash.
* On the way, to keep the strap in your right hand and coax your dog along the left side by holding a treat in your left hand. When walking, repeating the phrase "Let's go!" Praise your dog when he does well.
* If your dog starts to pull forward, turn right and go in another direction, the leaves pull the head to one side so you'll have to hurry to catch up. Repeat this exercise until the dog learns that if you want to walk beside you and get your praise, you have to stay with him.
### More Leash Training Tips
Make sure your dog's leash is too long. Four to six feet is ideal, said Dr. Hunthausen.
* Taking the training outdoors in an area with few distractions, such as your garden or a peaceful park.
* If your dog is too excited, a little rubber 'with vigorous game before putting it on tape. A tired dog is a bit 'more careful.
* Do not yell or hit your dog during training. Patience pays!
### Training right equipment
Using the leash and collar properly can help your training successfully. Most pet stores a selection large enough. Many common types of leashes and collars are listed below.
* Correa and flat buckle collar. These common leashes are available in leather, nylon and metal chain of various lengths.
* Strap extensible. A little 'as a fishing rod, this allows you to walk on a leash your pet up to 20 feet ahead while still under its control. Pressing the button takes over. (There is a good choice when the heel of teaching ".)
* A halter. This unique collar, attached to a leash, to control your dog friendly with a noose around his mouth and a necklace around his neck. Does not restrict the mouth, and is contradicted by the transfer of dividing the forward movement during a swing for the head to the side. This type of lead is especially effective on "hard power" or control of dogs.
* Choke collars and suggestions. These collars, when attached to the pipe, tightening the control of dogs around the neck or throat with sharp spikes. Crushed and the corrective actions and quick release attentionnot to sedate the dog. Are not for novice handlers and can be dangerous in inexperienced hands. Before using this technique, consult a professional for instructions.