2006-11-02 22:55:29 · 5 answers · asked by timothy m 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
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Regards Jake
2006-11-02 23:03:55 · answer #1 · answered by Jake 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you recently got him/her, you should start leash training him/her ASAP so (s)he can get used to wearing a leash.
Put his/her collar on and attach the lead to the collar. Let him/her walk around your house with the lead attached. Do not take it off, let him walk around freely with it on him for around 15-20 minutes each day.
Then, you can start taking him outside (when all his shots are done) for a 15-25 minute walk with the leash on.
He should get used to it pretty quickly.
2006-11-03 00:12:17 · answer #2 · answered by Elena 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The HEEL command requires your dog to watch you and walk precisely at your side. This can be used for crossing streets, within the confines of a building, through crowds, or whenever the situation demands strict control and/or safety.
HOW TO TEACH:
Begin with your dog sitting at your left side with his ear even with your side pant seam. With the leash gathered (or shortened) in your right hand at waist level, hold a treat right out in front or your dog's nose with your left hand. Use the command "heel" and step out on your left foot as you walk forward briskly (your dog should be trotting). Reward with the treat after only one or two steps in the heel position. You might want to use a long thin threat (a lengthwise slice of hotdog or string cheese), and allow the dog to nibble off bites while you are walking along. When you are ready to stop, use the SIT command so that he learns to sit automatically when you halt.
The HEEL command should not replace the loose-leash walk for exercise, exploration, or bathroom time.
Keep your dog in heel position by using the treat as a target (you may need to go to a very tempting treat for this exercise - cooked chicken or cheese, for example); DO NOT keep him in heel position with the leash.
A brisk pace helps to keep medium and large dogs alert and interested.
Vary your pace! Take long slow steps, break into a trot, or make fast turns or circles so that your dog understands that he must follow your lead.
After your dog can walk a block or two without leaving your side, add left and right turns. Ultimately your dog should learn to reverse direction with about-turns (turning away from your dog) and U-turns (turning into your dog).
Good Luck,
Ms. BG
2006-11-02 23:08:40 · answer #3 · answered by Ms BG 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use a wider lead that its feet will fit on.
2006-11-02 23:03:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
They don't, they run instead!
2006-11-02 23:02:53 · answer #5 · answered by parapligiko A.E. 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋