Every dog owner would know the importance of walking the dog. Any breed of dog would need to be walked at least 20 to 30 minutes every day. Daily walks would not only ensure that the physical form of the dog is maintained but also guarantee that mental stability is attained to avoid the formation of behaviors that will make the dog an undesirable pet.
The need to train the dog to walk properly comes with the decision to take a dog for a pet. Allowing the dog to walk in front is actually allowing the dog to be the leader of the pack. Walking is supposed to be an enjoyable bonding moment for pet and owner but the dog's effort to tug the leash and the owner's attempt to control the dog would actually be a stressful situation for the owner and for the dog. This is why it is necessary to train the dog to behave properly while being walked on a leash. An owner that has properly trained the dog to walk on a leash will not be daunted by the task of walking the dog.
Dogs are intelligent animals but they still need to be trained to walk on a leash. Just like any other kind of training it would be a good idea to familiarize the dog to a collar and a leash while it is still a puppy. First off is to allow the dog to be accustomed to wearing a lightweight collar. As expected, the dog will resist the weight around its neck at first but as soon as it is already comfortable with the collar, you can proceed with the training by attaching the leash to the collar.
Start a short training session by walking the leashed dog around the house. Take advantage of the dog's tendency to follow you around. Dogs that have formed a strong bond with the master will always be eager to walk with its favorite person.
A dog that has found an interesting scent or one that has heard an interesting sound would pull on the leash and try to break free. Stop walking. The action is aimed to make the dog understand that walking will be stopped if it continues on pulling on the leash. Continue walking, praise the dog and offer a treat if the dog settled down. Training the dog to behave even with the restrictions of a leash cannot be achieved at once. A pet owner has to be patient and persistent to be able to teach the dog to walk on a leash but it is certainly rewarding to have a well trained pet.
The need to train the dog to walk properly comes with the decision to take a dog for a pet. Allowing the dog to walk in front is actually allowing the dog to be the leader of the pack. Walking is supposed to be an enjoyable bonding moment for pet and owner but the dog's effort to tug the leash and the owner's attempt to control the dog would actually be a stressful situation for the owner and for the dog. This is why it is necessary to train the dog to behave properly while being walked on a leash. An owner that has properly trained the dog to walk on a leash will not be daunted by the task of walking the dog.
Dogs are intelligent animals but they still need to be trained to walk on a leash. Just like any other kind of training it would be a good idea to familiarize the dog to a collar and a leash while it is still a puppy. First off is to allow the dog to be accustomed to wearing a lightweight collar. As expected, the dog will resist the weight around its neck at first but as soon as it is already comfortable with the collar, you can proceed with the training by attaching the leash to the collar.
Start a short training session by walking the leashed dog around the house. Take advantage of the dog's tendency to follow you around. Dogs that have formed a strong bond with the master will always be eager to walk with its favorite person.
A dog that has found an interesting scent or one that has heard an interesting sound would pull on the leash and try to break free. Stop walking. The action is aimed to make the dog understand that walking will be stopped if it continues on pulling on the leash. Continue walking, praise the dog and offer a treat if the dog settled down. Training the dog to behave even with the restrictions of a leash cannot be achieved at once. A pet owner has to be patient and persistent to be able to teach the dog to walk on a leash but it is certainly rewarding to have a well trained pet.
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