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Why Dog Leash Training Is Important
Now, there are two ways you can go about this... 1) Have your leashed dog pull you around and make your walks less than enjoyable, OR 2) Have him leash trained, making every time you take him out on a leash a pleasure and a relaxing experience. As a responsible dog owner, you must be able to have your dog under control at all times. It is not acceptable for your pet to jump on passing pedestrians or dogs, nor should he be allowed to drag you down the street. Naturally, he needs a firm leader otherwise he will take over and become the 'leader' in your home and life. In dog ownership, there is nothing worse for you or more annoying to your neighbors than a dog that runs the house!
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Even if you live on the other side of the world, we still want to be able to help you. I'm a firm believer that you can't train a dog by reading a book or watching a movie, so I recommend that you find a certified balanced trainer in your area, too. Dog Leash Training 101Before you begin to train your dog to walk on a leash, you need him to be comfortable with wearing one! Dog leash training is a lot easier when he isn't fighting the leash. How to do this? Take about a week to "desensitize" your puppy or dog to the leash and collar.Just have him wear it around the house to start. Don't teach him to go get the leash, as this will encourage leash biting and chewing! Also at this time, find a dog training collar that is suitable to your dog's temperament, not necessarily his size or breed. For puppies under 3 months of age, stick with a plain-Jane flat buckle collar. Desensitize her to this collar as well. 
With Justice, I put her collar on, then immediately feed her. Put the collar on and give her a treat. Put it on and play. Put it on for napping. Your puppy or dog can wear the collar all day as long as someone is home; just make sure that you don't crate her with it on or tie her out.Once through this process, it's time to teach her to heel. Yay! Start out by getting your pup to sit on your left hand side. After she's sitting nicely, say "Charlie, heel!" in a happy, upbeat tone of voice while stepping forward with your left leg. She'll pick up on this foot signal very quickly. Keep talking to her as you heel - it makes things more interesting for both of you, and she'll pay more attention to you than the other distractions! The leash should be loose at all times...
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