Stop Your Dog From Pulling On The Leash – Expert Finally Shares Method Now
Posted on 03-12-09, under PET.
It can be quite funny to see someone being pulled along by a strong dog on a leash. But, I bet it’s not funny when you are the one being pulled. To stop your dog from pulling on the leash is really not that difficult to teach and it will only bring you closer to your dog.
The reason why dogs pull at their leash is quite simple really, they love chasing things and if they see a cat, then there is no stopping them. They also get very excited with the idea of actually walking with you and can’t contain themselves and hence they walk fast.
Naturally it’s best to start with your training when he’s still a puppy, but if this is not possible you can teach an old dog new tricks. A word of advise, it’s better for the dog’s health if you don’t use a choke collar. They are known to cause damage to the throat and vocal cords.
Also start training your dog indoors and where there are very little distractions. Do not put a harness or leash on him yet as your aim here is to teach your dog to follow you. Place an object on the palm of your hand and show your dog what you have. Say the word “touch” and let him then try to touch the object with his nose. Hold your hand to your side while doing this. Walk away and let the dog follow you to touch the object again. He must never be in front of you. He must always follow you then touch the object. Give him a nice treat if he touches the object but is not in front of you.
Take into account that he is now learning a completely new command and a new behavior so it will take a few days practice for both of you. Treat and give hugs and rubs when he has mastered his command.
If you are happy that he can now follow you on command, then put a harness on him and let him follow you and touching the object again. He now needs to get used to the harness while following your command. Gradually take him outdoors into the garden and keep on practicing. Once he is used to the harness, clip on the leash and now he has to follow you, touch the object and stay behind or next to all the time. Give him a treat intermittently. He will soon realize what you want and will then happily walk with you in the garden. You are now ready to take him on a walk outside of your yard.
Whatever program you choose to stop your dog from pulling on the leash, you have to be consistent, patient and reward for correct behavior.
Author Remco van Reenen helps people to train their dog and on his website hondentraining.nu you can find all sorts of tips. You can also get all sort of tools to help you with dog training in the section puppytraining
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