Learn how to Walk Your Dog On A Leash
Dog owners walking their beloved canines on retractable leashes or
retractable leads is a common scene. While dog walking is a necessity,
most people are going about the walk not properly. Pugga tried to figure
out some rules of retractable dog leashes while walking with your pets
on leash and trust you could feel it. Your dogs – no matter what size
– should never be running ahead of you and should never be leading you.
As the owner, you should always have complete control over your animal
not only for its safety but also for the safety of other people and
animals around you. Unfortunately, a dog who can’t walk correctly on
a leash is less likely to be walked regularly and won’t reap any of
these benefits.
To walk appropriately, you need the right leash. Retractable leashes
are a good idea because they give your dog much freedom to run. But
you must have a leash that gives you complete control over how far your
dog can move. Leather and nylon leashes are both good choices, but you
want to pick one that is strong enough so your dog can’t break it if
he tries to dart away from you.
When you first bring your puppy home, spend some time having the leash
on him while he’s in the house so he can become used to it. Feed him
treats, pet him, and do other enjoyable activities while the leash is
attached so he will associate it with pleasant things right away.
On the first walk, you should be prepared not to get very far. Make
sure your puppy is on your left side and there is no tension in the
leash. If there is tension or your dog’s head is ahead of your legs,
then give a corrective upward jerk on the leash to get his attention
and stop walking. Make your dog sit beside you. When he has calmed down,
start walking again. Go a few more steps and stop. Have the dog sit,
and then reward him with a treat if he was good. Continue doing this
process. Keep moving forward for longer each time as long as your puppy
gets better at walking.
Remember, as with any type of dog training, you need to be patient
and consistent while you continue working with your puppy until he becomes
a good walker on retractable leash or dog leads.
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