Training a Dog to Walk on a Leash
While there are many different techniques and tools that can be used to help your puller the most important ingredient to changing your dog's bad behavior is you. Training a Dog to Walk on a Leash is the only sure first step. It doesn't matter how much money you spend on special leashes and collars or other types of dog pulling restraints. If you are not willing to invest time and consistency then your dog will not actually learn to stop pulling his leash and you. The first step to preparing your training program is to sit down and work out the specifics. How do you want your dog to walk with you? Do you want him to walk beside you with the leash loose or do you want your dog to be perfectly at Heel. Will you allow your dog to sniff and look around? Will your arm be outstretched or hanging by your side? Once you have decided on these different specifics. Then you will know what you are looking for and be able to reward the correct behavior more readily.
