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Dog Training Leads
Taking your dog for a walk can be so much fun for both
you and your dog. But there needs to be a bit of discipline used to teach your
dog the proper behavior for these walks. This article will help you understand
the proper use of dog training leads and how to get the most out of each walk.
Teaching the command “heel” is very popular and a very
important command for your dog as well as many others. If your dog can learn
this, you will have many hours of enjoyable walks instead of the short ones
because your dog won't behave.
There are so many reasons dogs act the way they do on a
walk, but as I am sure you know, it can be the excitement of the sights and
especially the smells along the streets. This is discovery time for dogs and
they aren't sure which direction to head to first.
The best time to train your dog will be right before his
meal. When your dog wants something, he will do what you want much faster and
give you the attention you need. Puppies are also easier to train, as well as
younger dogs, even with all the excitement and energy they show. If you can
utilize the proper use of dog training leads during this time in their life,
they will be better behaved and much easier to train as they get older.
The command “heel” is used to stop your dog or puppy
immediately in their steps. When this is used properly, you will be able to
use the command, your dog will stop and return to your left side. Your dog
should not be distracted by anything while walking closely by your side.
When you are ready to begin, go into a fairly open area,
you will need enough room to move and walk around to do this properly, and this
is when the use of dog training leads are appropriate to lead and to correct
your dog gently.
Start by tapping your thigh saying “heel” getting your
dogs attention, then to come towards you. Once your dog is by your side, wait
a couple of seconds, then start walking forward. Your dog or puppy will now
try to run ahead of you, if he does, you face the opposite direction and let go
of the slack on the lead for approx 5 to 10 feet. Start walking in the
opposite direction, when you feel the slack go into the dog training lead, he
will realize that you are heading the other direction and run to you again.
You will repeat this process for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Soon, your dog or puppy will be accustomed to coming to your side and will obey
you every time use the “heel” command.
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