Stop Your Dog From Pulling on His Leash
The other week my mother-in-law asked me to walk her dog. While her dog is a relatively small dog, I ended up spending the majority of the walk struggling to get her dog to go where I wanted her to go. It was a frustrating experience, and somewhat embarrassing when others saw our struggle.
If this sounds similar to something you yourself are experiencing, there are things that can be done to fix the leash problem. First, be sure that you actually are using the right type of leash and walking equipment. Some leashes will work great, while others are pretty useless.
It is good to remember that a dog naturally walks faster than humans do. They don’t like having to stand around while we visit with neighbors either. This is a normal, natural tendency that all dogs have so it is up to you to train your dog how to use the leash and keep slack in it.
A standard nylon buckle collar or a Martingale Collar is the best type of collar for training a dog how to stop pulling on a leash. Don’t try to use a choke collar because they can cause damage to your dog. Find a leash that is not too long, or too short, to give you apple of room to train. A standard six-foot dog leash should work great for this type of training exercise.
If your dog is constantly pulling away from you, a retractable lead can really help. Body harnesses are not meant to be a training tool, so don’t use them. They are especially a bad idea if you own a bigger dog.
Train your dog to keep the leash slack by standing stiff whenever they pull on the leash. The best way to keep your dog going where you want them to is to positively reinforce the times where they follow your direction. Training collars are also a good training device.
Be sure that your dog has very little distractions. It may be good to start training your dog inside. If you can’t do that, find somewhere where your dog will be able to listen to you without being distracted by animals or people walking by.
The luckiest dog owners are ones that train their pets while they are still puppies. However, if you aren’t one of those lucky ones don’t fret. Luckily, you can still teach old dogs new tricks.
Being walked by your dog as opposed to walking your dog can be very annoying and sometimes embarrassing. Jim Witt is an expert on dog training supplies. Jim recommends visiting Country Brook Design for an excellent assortment Dog Training Collars and Dog Leashes.
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