by Mike Jones

One thing that dog owners enjoy is walking their dog. A dog that has been effectively leash trained is fun to take for walks. It can be relaxing and fun. But if your dog hasn’t been properly leash trained it can be frustrating and even dangerous.

In order to properly leash train your puppy, you need to begin when he is very young. It will be easier the younger he is. Begin by getting him used to the collar. At first he is probably going to fight it but just keep it on him. If he starts whining and crying about the collar and you take it off you will have just taught him how he can have his way and you will always have problems. Make him wear the collar; just make sure that you remove it before you crate him to avoid any mishaps.

Soon your puppy will be used to the collar and it will be time to do the same thing with the leash. Attach the leash and let him get used to it by letting him drag it around. Be sure that someone is supervising him though as he could cause some chaos if he gets tangled up. Soon you can pick up the leash and start walking around the house. It is easier to start where he is comfortable so even though it seems odd to walk your puppy in the house it is still the best place to start.

When he gets comfortable with the leash in the house you can try it out in your yard. He should still be comfortable but there will be a few more distractions. When you are walking him make sure that you discourage any bad behavior and encourage the better behaviors.

For instance, if your puppy is pulling at the leash, just stop. Stop walking. Stop moving. Do not let him to pull at the leash. It will not be long before he figures out that pulling is unacceptable behavior. Make sure you are talking to him and communicating with him also. This is a good time for him to learn some commands.

Another tip you can use when he starts to pull is to quickly turn around and walk the other way. He will learn that he needs to pay attention. If he starts pulling again repeat either of these behaviors and soon he will learn that pulling is not admissible.

Sometimes a puppy will stop himself and not walk with you. In this case you can bribe him with treats as an enticement. Don’t call him to you to give him the treat but rather put the treat by your feet and make him come to it. Soon he will learn not to stop.

Very soon your dog will be obediently walking next to you with a slack leash. This is the behavior you wanted so make sure that he gets ample attention and praise when he does it to reinforce the good behavior. Never let your puppy get away with bad behavior and soon you will be enjoying walks with him.

About the Author:
Mike Jones is a devoted dog lover who teaches dog obedience training. If you are interested in the best dog training tips, then check out the articles by this professional dog-trainer.

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