Puppy Leash Training - Easy Tips

There are a lot of things to consider when training a new puppy. They chew on things they shouldn't chew on, pee where they shouldn't, and tend to run around and get into trouble just about every chance they get. Teaching your puppy to be on a leash and behave well while on walks is an important part of training, and there are a few things you can do to make puppy leash training a little easier. In this article, we'll take a look at some of the ways you can make having your puppy on a leash less of a hassle.

Puppy leash training generally starts pretty early on, so that they become accustomed to being on a leash. You can run into several problems while leash training, and some are more common than others. The first step is getting a collar on the puppy - if they willingly accept a collar and let you leash them, then you can start working from there. If they don't like a collar or leash and try to bite either you or the leash, or try and take the collar off, you'll need to work with them to get them to let you put the collar and leash on. You can try putting a bitter solution on the leash to keep them from biting it, or you can try using a leash made of a durable material like metal.

Once you've got your puppy leashed, start the puppy leash training by walking around the house or back yard, where there are few distractions (such as other dogs). Try and get your puppy to stay more or less at your side, as this will keep them focused and let them know that they are not free to leave your side while on a leash. If they pull on the leash or get too far away, quickly and sternly say their name to call them back to you. Once you've got them walking by your side, try taking them for a quick walk.

You will probably run into several obstacles during your first few walks during puppy leash training. Other dogs are the most common one, and getting your puppy to politely greet friendly dogs and avoid and ignore aggressive ones is a good place to start. Remember to be patient while training your puppy, as they need lots of help picking up on verbal commands.

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