Leash training should not be any problem at all. You can start by playing a simple follow-the-game leader the first day your puppy is in your home. Follow him and tell him what a good puppy he is. As soon as he is comfortable with this little game, reverse it by getting him to follow you for a while. Then call to him, teaching him his name at the same time. Do what you can to get his attention as whistling, applauding and praise. You'll also bend down and extend your arms to get him to come to you.
In approximately one week your puppy will follow you just about everywhere you go. It is time to add a light leash. A view of leads is a good and affordable starter collar and Leash combination for rapidly growing puppies. Insert the leash on him and follow him wherever he goes, at the same time keep the Leash Loose. If you are taking him outside from day one, start with the leash on each time you take him outside and play "follow-the-leader inside the House.
Follow him, let him sniff around, explore, and to ensure that it is secure and within its borders. After about a week, he'll happily walk and follow or walk on a Leash and follow. Each time you take him outdoors, encourage him to follow you as you did at home. Play tug-of-war will not get him to move if he feels locked up. However, if you bend down, extend your arms to the side and use your voice, he will be happy and run right for you.
When your puppy learns to follow you on a leash, you are now ready for the next step. The next phase Couplers training will have a strong positive effect on the way he bonds to you. You can do this exercise inside or outside your home: Tie the leash to your belt and have him follow you wherever you go. He can accompany you while you wash your car, water plants or while cleaning the House. Your puppy will then become literally and figuratively close to you.
First, you may need to give him some encouragement to come. In all cases, will he catch pretty quickly that he is related to you. He will accept the bond and walk along with you everywhere. You can then bind him for longer periods and give him your close business while you teach him to stay close to you and watching you he will learn to keep the eye you and to identify with you. This type of exercise will create a meaningful bonding effect between you and your dog.
Remember to halt when he mouth or bites on his Leash. Specifically, say ' no ' and take the Leash out of his mouth without playing tug-of-war. If he persists, repeat the word "no", followed by a firm but gentle tug upward with leash to liberate it from his mouth.
Written by: Melanie Bosano
Years of experience in both caring for dogs and training dogs is Melanie a large dog lovers! She also writes http://www.all-about-labradors.com
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