subject: Tips for Using Dog Training Leashes [print this page] Tips for Using Dog Training Leashes Tips for Using Dog Training Leashes
You have been to the park and seen a dog that is perfectly trained on a leash, but when you attempt to walk your dog, he drags you down the road and you feel frustrated and do not look forward to walks. The problem is that the dog that yanks you while walking has not been properly trained using dog training leashes. Many people do not realize how important the dog leash is when it comes to proper training and they simply buy a leash that is way too long to properly train a puppy. The best time to train is when your dog is still a puppy, but if you have not been successful, there is still hope to getting your dog trained on a leash.
First, you need to decide if you want to use a collar or a harness, if your dog pulls to the point they are choking themselves, then a harness may be a better solution. When choosing dog training leashes, do not get one that is longer than 6 feet, and if you have a tiny dog, you can get away with a 4 or 5 foot leash. Realize what the goal is with the dog leash, when you walk your dog, the leash needs to be loose, to where he or she is not pulling you, which can cause injury to you or your dog, therefore, you need to begin the walking session as any other type of training.
Make sure you take your dog out using the dog training leashes where it is a not heavily populated, because if your puppy or dog is distracted, training will be that much more difficult. As soon as your dog begins to pull on the dog leash, stop walking and stand your ground. You can also walk in the opposite direction, which will quickly teach your dog that you are in control and pulling on the leash is not going to get him anywhere. Never pull or yank on the leash, especially if you are using a collar because you can do some serious damage to the dog's trachea.
Once you have decided on the type of dog training leashes that you want to use, you can incorporate a treat program, where you treat your dog when he or she does not pull on the dog leash. For instance, let your dog know you have the yummy treat and every time there is no pulling and the leash is loose, praise and treat. At first your dog will have no clue what or why he is getting the treat, but soon he will figure out that when he doesn't pull on the leash, there is a reward in it for him. Dogs are food-motivated, so use this to your advantage when you are leash training.
