subject: Enjoy A Walk With Your Puppy [print this page] Training a dog should start earlyTraining a dog should start early. Puppies are easier to train than older dogs. Start training by teaching the puppy how to walk on a leash.
To begin, your dog should learn to wear the right sized collar. This means it should not be too large or small and should fit his or her neck.
First, train your dog to wear the right sized collar. Make sure it is not too large or too small and that it fits properly around his neck.
The first time your puppy wears the collar, it may rub and the puppy will try hard to get it off.
After numerous attempts to remove the collar the puppy will give up. After a few day it will get used to wearing it. Please have patience during this transition.
Attached to the collar is a leash which allows you to safely walk your puppy. A leash is a long cord which attaches to the puppy's collar and allows you to dictate where your pet is able to go.
Immediately begin training your dog to walk on a leash. It will attempt to run away at first when you let the puppy outside.
Help your dog learn how far it can go on the leash. This length should be long enough that the puppy is free to move about and walk comfortably.
Stop whenever your puppy pulls. You should not tolerate bad behavior from your puppy.
Once stopped, make your puppy come to you and then start walking again. If puppy keeps pulling, stop and correct again.
The puppy will get frustrated by stopping and will stop pulling. After a while, the puppy will learn it cannot walk too far away from you while attached to the leash.
Repeat this exercise over and over to help the puppy learn. You should be practicing leash training five minutes at a time initially.
Training an adult dog is the same as training a puppy. But an adult dog can be more difficult than a puppy. So it is best to start training the dog as soon as you bring it home.
