How To Train Your Dog On A Leash

Without a doubt, training your dog to properly  walk on a leash is a great way to spend quality time with your pup.  Not only to bond, but as way to assert yourself as the leader of the pack.   Unfortunately, many people choose to take

their dogs to obedience training instead of trying dog leash training .  By doing this they think they can skip what many believe is the hardest skill to teach a dog.  The fact is that you have to teach your dog that YOU are in command!

Nobody can do that except for you!

Using the leash is the inevitable  duty of a every good dog owner.   Once you understand the basic dog psychology of leash training your pet, you will be amazed at how easy it really is!

Also, the leash training method can be a good option for dogs that might have a difficult time with dog obedience training.

How Much Force Should You Use With Leash Training?

The force that is used for leash training can vary widely.

It will depend on the temperament of the dog.  However, you should always make sure that even when you are using a hard amount of force you are not yelling at the dog and hurting him. This will only lead the dog to become fearful and may not listen to anything you teach him.

This is also true when you are hiring someone to train your dog. Keep an eye out for any signs of temper in the trainer. The dog must know that he is loved and cared for if training is to be effective.

The early stages of training will center on the dog learning how to behave while he is on the leash. When the dog is perceived to be defiant that is when the use of the leash is employed -we call this action the ‘Correction”. This Correction, will associate the bad behavior with the leash - done incorrectly and the dog will associate you with the bad behavior.

The leash will serve to teach the dog to listen to what he is being commanded to do.   It can be used whenever the dog makes a mistake.

The first thing that must be established is a sense of trust between the dog and the dog trainer. You will know that trust has been established when the trainer is able to put the dog into a position that the dog would rather not be in.

This will mean that the dog trusts the handler completely. The leash can help to establish this trust.

The dog will know that he will not be hurt, but he will also know when his handler is not happy with him.

Who’s The leader of the Pack?

You should not mistake the leash for a tool to train the dog that does not require any effort on your part. It must be used to help your pet learn the skills that he needs. The leash provides the position of leader and follower in your pack. You should make sure that you understand what you are doing completely before you undertake leash training.

Don’t experiment on different techniques with your dog. You might end up with an outcome that you would rather not have - a confused dog!

If you don’t know how to leash train your dog, you should hire someone who is experienced with this kind of training.

Here are some beginner videos that demonstrate how to stop common dog leash pulling problems.