New Puppy Training Tips - Using a Leash

New puppies must be trained. They are just like children in the way they follow by example. You must teach them right from wrong in their new home. Once your puppy gets used to the experience of discipline and freedom within the confines of your home, you must also teach them discipline outdoors as well. Training your puppy the proper way to walk with you on a leash is easier than it sounds. Some puppy owners regrettably wait to train a pup on a leash until it is too big to be carried. Often mistaking it’s being small for its inability to be confined on a leash. The younger a pet gets trained, the fewer problems your household will encounter. A young puppy is more receptive to training and change than an adolescent dog.

To get started on leash training your puppy, you need a buckle collar that snaps on to the leash. These collars can be introduced to your pup as its regular collar or be interchanged with his regular collar. Choosing a buckle collar and leash set saves you the trouble of looking for collars and leashes that are compatible.

Talking in a soothing voice while putting the collar on your pup, takes away the anxiety the pup may feel. Puppies are not accustomed to anything adorning their body, so don't be surprised if some pups struggle and paw at their necks to get the collar off. The best way to help him get used to it is to keep him sidetracked. Keeping a pups attention on something else aside from its collar is a big help.

After your puppy gets used to the collar, it is time to attach a leash. You can actually use a nylon rope or laundry twine. This is done to let your puppy get used to very little weight on its collar at first. Some puppies take to the extra weight and are not bothered by it much. If your puppy gets bothered, a good dose of playing and chew toys will take his mind off it. In time your puppy will get used to a slightly heavier nylon rope on its collar.

Switching from the slightly heavy rope to the leash is a bit tricky but do-able. The leash is standard in length and by the time you put it on your pup, he is used to something hanging on his collar. Encourage your pup to play with it until he gets completely comfortable with it. Lead your pet with the leash in the direction you want him to go. Since some pups are stubborn and would like to try to reverse the process by fighting and pulling the leash until you go his way, loosen your hold on the leash letting him feel the slack, and then call him to you in a cheerful voice while drawing him in with the leash. Do not yank the leash. When he gets the message and comes to you, give him a treat and praise. Reward them heavily at this point for it is crucial in making your pup understand positive behavior. Repeat this exercise daily until leading him is a breeze.

If your puppy gets too enthusiastic about going for a walk and tries to pull on the leash, refuse to move or make any sound. Be in this statue-like state until he gives in and waits for you to move. When he is still and at your side, start to walk in any direction. As he follows your lead give him a treat. Repeat this exercise until he can be led without a fuss.

The real test of being able to walk your puppy on a leash will be when you take them down around the block. It is best to walk your pup at less active times during the day when there is less human or vehicle activity in your area. A lot of noise may spook him. Introduce them to normal sites and sounds outdoors in small dose. Before you know it you will have a well-trained pup walking on a leash lead by you anywhere you go.

Keep in mind that your puppy is a small, inexperienced and fresh. Long sessions may exhaust him and cause him to dread training altogether. All training activities should be short and end in a positive manor.

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