Some dogs become nervous at the sight of a leash, panic, run away, hide in corners. On walks, they try to free themselves, tear and pull. In such a situation, you should not break down your cancer. How to teach a dog to walk on a leash? You need a positive attitude, self-denial, consistency and a lot of patience.
Each dog is different and therefore everyone needs an individually selected leash, a properly fitted collar or a "tailor-made" harness. A puppy needs a light, strong and flexible leash. However, in the case of a large, adult dog, a strong, durable leash with a reliable fastening will work well. A standard walking leash should be a minimum of 3 meters in length. This length allows the dog to climb onto the lawn and smell interesting nooks and crannies, gives freedom of movement and makes it easier to change the pace of walking.
It happens that after putting on a collar or harness, your pet does not want to take even one step. You should then gradually get him used to these accessories. At first, it's best to wear them only at home. Make sure in advance that the collar (harness) is not too tight in circumference and does not cause discomfort. We put on the collar for about an hour, then take it off. During the following days, we extend the time spent in the collar by a few minutes. We do this until we notice that the collar is something natural for him. It's best to distract your dog with toys so that he forgets that he is wearing something.
The leash should be attached only when the dog does not pay attention to the collar at all. It is worth making sure that the first walks around the apartment take the form of fun. However, we do not allow the pet to bite the leash, because this bad habit will have consequences during walks. We start the exercises with learning to return to the owner who is standing still. Each time the dog obediently approaches the handler, reward him with a treat. During the first walks around the apartment, encourage the dog to follow the owner. If he tugs at the leash or refuses to come near, simply ignore him. Each exercise should be completed when the pet is next to the guardian. The leash can then be unfastened so that the dog understands that when it is attached to the leash, it should remain close to the owner and will not achieve anything by tugging on it.
You should prepare a long, several-meter leash and a properly fitted collar (or suspenders), which does not restrict the dog's movements. If you go for a walk in busy places, e.g. city center, the leash should be shorter, while in open areas you can afford a longer one. Pinning is avoided at this stage an automatic lanyard. It is worth taking your pet's favorite snacks with you, which will be a reward and an incentive to learn. Young dogs learn to walk on a loose leash quite quickly. Older dogs that have already established certain habits may take much longer to learn this skill. At this point, the key factors are: regularity, patience and consistency on the part of the caregiver.
Leash training should begin in a quiet place where distracting stimuli are kept to a minimum. Immediately after going outside, let your pet sniff it and take care of its physiological needs calmly. Let him stop as many times and for as long as he wants. And at such moments the longer leash gains an advantage over the shorter one. Every time the dog jerks at the leash, stop and stand until it loosens. When that happens, you can move on. With this, the dog should quickly understand that the only way to move around is to leave a loose leash. If the dog is still disobedient, you can try to change the direction of the walk several times. When he tries to drift away again, we stop and wait. Only when the animal stands calmly close to us, we can continue the walk.
Doing so will make your pet understand that they will be getting nothing by pulling on the leash. Unfortunately, it takes time. We have to prepare for even several weeks of regular exercise. We should also remember to reward the dog every time he walks politely on a loose leash. In this situation, we give him his favorite delicacy. After some time, he will surely know that he only gets it when he is not tugging on the leash.
To sum up, the correct behavior of an animal when it is on a leash not only makes life easier for us, but is extremely important for the safety of others and the dog himself. Learning to walk your pet on a leash should be done in stages. we assume first collar (or harness) and a leash in the house. Then we try to walk longer and longer sections in the apartment. In the next stage, we continue learning outside. Training requires consistency and, above all, patience. Useful accessories will be optimally matched harness or collar and leash as well as our pet's favorite treats and toys.
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