Ultimate Dog Leash Training

A couple of years ago a very upset woman came into my office. Just by the look of her it appeared that someone had attacked her. She proceeded to sit down in my office and cry. I got her some water and waited to hear her story. When she got a hold of herself she explained that the black eyes and broken nose were from her dog.

She went on to explain that her dog was out of control. She had been trying some dog leash training a few days prior. When she opened the door with the leash in her hand, the dog spotted a cat in the yard. Well, he took off and jerked her right into the doorjamb. This is how she ended up with a broken nose and black eyes.

She explained that she truly loved the dog, but didn’t know how she could continue to keep him if she couldn’t even take him for a walk. She had tried a couple of different [tag]dog collar[/tag] techniques but nothing seemed to be working.

I explained to her that we would teach her some dog leash training secrets. Also, I showed her a collar called the Gentle Leader collar. Choke collars are not as effective for most dogs.

The collars that have prongs or pinch can work for a certain amount of time but eventually the dog will build up a tolerance.

The Gentle Leader is effective because it will control your dog’s head. The dog’s body will follow where the head is led. The collars that fit around the dog’s neck are not effective because you do not have the same amount of control that you will with the Gentle Leader.

The Gentle Leader will fit around the nose of the dog. It will attach the leash under the chin of the dog. If the dog tries to pull it will turn his head, which will not allow him to put his weight behind the pull. There are some disadvantages to this type of collar.

The first problem that you will run into is that your dog is not going to like it at all. You will have to spend a good deal of time getting the dog used to the Gentle Leader. It will also appear that your dog is wearing a muzzle. This might give the impression that your dog is aggressive.

But once the dog is used to the Gentle Leader, you will find that the walks are much easier and enjoyable. The woman who got the black eyes from her dog is now using the Gentle Leader with a great deal of success. She kept the dog and is now taking him for walks with no trouble.

There are a lot of different styles of dog collars for your dog. There are choke collars, prong collars, the Gentle Leader and harnesses. This is just a few of the different kinds of collars that you can get for your dog. Try a different collar if you find yourself having a difficult time with walks.

I hate to admit it, but before I knew how to train dogs properly my dog always used to pull very hard on the leash. It never bothered me, I am a large guy, standing 6'3  tall and 195 lbs!

But everything changed one day... when the leash slipped from my hands unexpectedly...

Imagine walking  down a busy sidewalk being dragged along when a squirrel appears across the street...  to make the  story short there were squealing brakes, an angry cyclist, and upset mom and not to mentioned the frightened squirrel!

A dog pulling on a leash  is dangerous!

It only takes one time, and it is not a matter of "IF" - it's just a matter of time!

To repeat, dog pulling on a leash is Dangerous!

Not only for your dog as they begin to choke, but for yourself,  drivers on the road and other pedestrians on the sidewalk.  When children are involved accidents may quickly become very serious!

Unfortunately many dog owners do not appreciate how serious this risk is and  often tolerate leash pulling as a normal part of the walk.

They even justify it celebrating this unsafe behavior as a 'personality of their otherwise loving pooch!

Before you even start dog leash training you should make sure you have the right leash, collar and or even harness in some cases.

A professional dog train can work with a very simple leash and collar, but for most having the right training equipment will make the experience a positive for both dog and owner.

Ideally you never want the leash to be taught, as this means the dog is on the verge of pulling.

The best way to get a dog to obey you is through the "leader-follower" dog leash training method, and using treats to reinforce the "right" heeling and following behavior -- at this same time it is good idea the use the "heel"  command.

It shouldn't be long before your dog begins to see you as the leader - and follow by your side.

Remember to set your dog up for success

The 3 golden rules for success in the early stages training

Don't do the following:

• Avoid distractions (busy park, other dogs...etc)
• Make sure you dog is exercised before the session
• Is hungry, but has had a good drink of water

Do's !

• Train in a familiar quite  place free of distractions
• Both of you should be calm and relaxed
• Use treats that your dog absolutely loves ...!!!

When you 're training make sure you give regular walks to keep its energy levels down. This will make your life easier, and is great for the general health of the dog.

For a more in depth guide to dog training, and to receive a free five part guide to good body language, please visit my good friend Chet's  dog training ebook - website.

It is filled with free dog training advice and tips! Be sure to sign up for his free guide - there is awesome live training  video that reveals how easy it is to training a 10 week-old puppy.

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