2006-12-21 07:05:16 · 13 answers · asked by mssgabby101 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I start a pup off by letting them drag the leash a couple of times around the house. Then I start to pick it up and follow where the pup goes. After it seems comfortable I start to guide the dog around. Serious lead training starts outside. You can give a jerk, release and praise until the dog knows what you want it to do.
2006-12-21 07:12:51 · answer #1 · answered by st.lady (1 of GitEm's gang) 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is a good idea to put on the collar and leash and let them drag it for a little while to get used to it. Then pick up the leash and start walking. Slap your left thigh with your hand to get their attention. When they run up to your leg, give a treat and change directions. This makes you interesting and they will follow. Anytime they get in front of you or pull against the leash, change directions slap your leg and then give a treat when they follow. Make it a game that they enjoy and they'll learn quickly. Change directions alot and be unpredictable and the pup will think this is a great game. Also, only train for 5 minutes at a time or they'll get bored and start thinking of training as a punishment instead of a game. Once they have the game down pat, you can start walking in a straight line and they should follow without pulling. If this fails, you can always try one of the no-pull harnesses or gentle leader type things.
2006-12-21 08:29:40 · answer #2 · answered by Shannon W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The old way of training was to put a leash on your puppy and let him drag it around so he could get used to it. What that taught him is that he could go wherever he wanted when the leash was attached!!! So what happens when you pick up the other end of the leash and want him to walk next to you? He has learned that the leash is meaningless, and he pulls you wherever he wants to go. Then you get upset as he grows and gets bigger because he is pulling your arm out of its socket.
So, to prevent your puppy from pulling you all over the place, before you attach a leash to his collar, attach the loop end of the leash to a large stationary object such as the leg of your couch. Then you can handle him by grooming him or examining him like a veterinarian would. Just ignore all the wiggling and release him when he is calm. Then put the leash on him and take him for a walk. You stop if he pulls. You have now taught him that if he wants to go for a walk, he must walk by your side. If he tries to get ahead of you, you stop and he goes nowhere. Be consistent and do this every time his leash is attached. He will soon learn to walk by your side easily and happily.
2006-12-21 09:19:12 · answer #3 · answered by hpulka 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You just have to do it. Leave the collar or harness on, even at home, and when you go out side put the leash on. Try also teaching your puppy to heal at the same time so that they are learning the rules as well as being on the leash.
Kinda sad that you have to put "serious answers only" huh?? Pretty annoying when people can't just answer a question without being smart a**es...
2006-12-21 07:11:56 · answer #4 · answered by lover_of_paints_&_quarter_horses 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm answering this question with another....how old is this puppy. it's harder to train dogs to walk on a leash before the age of about 3-4 months and it's even harder to train them after that. when teaching your dog to walk on a leash, never look at the dog and focus all of your attention on it. a dog responds to leadership, especially puppies. if you take the leadership role with your dog, all will be fine. don't look down at your dog, don't even acknowledge him really...keep him by your side as you walk with your head up and shoulders back. if your puppy gets distracted and stops or pulls away, give the leash a slight tug to "snap" him back. if your puppy fights you and doesn't even walk on the leash and you have to drag him along, give him some time to get used to the leash at his own pace
2006-12-21 07:16:03 · answer #5 · answered by *Soy un perdador* 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put the leash on his collar and let him walk around with it for a little while (so he can get used to it). Then try taking him for short walks around the yard. After a day or two, he should be okay.
2006-12-21 07:12:36 · answer #6 · answered by boxadorboxador 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try a harness around the house, then go outside with a harness starting with short walks and getting longer. Switch to a leash so they get comfortable with it.
2006-12-21 07:07:54 · answer #7 · answered by Umvelopy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Invest in a Halti or German collar. It goes aroung the dog's snout and the back of their head. It only hurts them if they pull, other than that, if the leash is slack , it won't hurt them.
Trainers use them all the time and some won't even let you bring the dog for lessons unless you have one..
2006-12-21 07:14:53 · answer #8 · answered by moobiemuffin 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
when puppy pulls reverse your course and walk at a brisk pace in opposite direction. do this each time puppy pulls saying nothing to puppy. use a slip color or buckel collar a harness promotes pulling and is usless unless you want your dog to pull a cart...visit this web sight for more info
http://dogs.about.com/b/a/257787.htm
2006-12-21 07:09:06 · answer #9 · answered by aussie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
String it between two buildings and put a tutu on him.
Sorry, but I couldn't resist. Your English phrasing was just too tempting there. He won't be walking "on" a leash.
2006-12-21 07:13:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋