How to Train a Puppy to Walk on a Leash

When you are dog training your puppy, one of the most important things to do is to practice walking on a leash. First, you should walk your puppy in your yard with a leash. Once you feel that your puppy is getting close enough to you to give you a treat, hold a treat at head level. Then, ask your puppy to sit when you offer it a treat.

Once your dog has mastered basic leash walking, move on to outdoor training. Begin by walking in the backyard or garage, and then start training your puppy to walk with a leash. As your puppy gets comfortable with the leash, reward her with treats every few steps. If she starts pulling, stop and give her a cue (e.g., "free time") before you walk her.

After a few weeks, you should notice a change in your dog's behavior. It may be slower outside, because the smells are different. It may even seem like she's trying to walk herself, which is not a good sign. To prevent this from happening, give her a treat every 10-20 seconds, and reward her for good behavior. You should keep repeating this behavior until your puppy can walk on a leash and become comfortable.

Once you have successfully walked your puppy around your home, you should take it outside and reward her for staying by your side. Try taking your puppy for short walks, and gradually increase their length. Remember to use parts of Method 1 while walking your dog, such as the sit and call commands, but also the reward system. If your dog is resistant to this, you may have to redirect her attention to another activity.

If your dog pulls on the leash, stop walking and give the sit command. If your dog pulls on the leash, wait for a few minutes before trying again. Using the sit command when your dog pulls on a leash can help you prevent this problem in the future. Alternatively, you can use front hook harnesses or head halters. However, it's important to be firm and consistent with your dog training.

To prevent your puppy from pulling on the leash, always use a treat to reward your puppy after each successful walk. As soon as you start walking, make sure your dog associates walking with the treat. Then, you can start the process of training your puppy to walk on a leash by introducing it to the concept of walking. Eventually, your puppy will associate walking on a leash with a treat, and this will be reinforced every time your puppy behaves well.

You should also make sure your dog does not become frustrated when you give him a treat every time he walks. It is important to reward your dog only once for each correct behavior. Otherwise, your puppy will become frustrated and will not learn to walk on a leash properly. You should also carry a tasty treat with you so that your puppy will associate walking on a leash with positive behaviors.