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Dog Training Method Using Collar and Leash

By: Leo Enoch Leash Training is one of the most ordinary training method and the leash itself would probably is the most basic tool used in training your dog.

Here are some things you should look into before starting leash training which will help you to be more effective in training your dog:

1. You can start leash training even when your dog is still a puppy. To Start leash training as early as the puppy stage will increase the effectiveness tremendously.

2. Purchase only a good quality of training leash and collar, do take precaution to ensure the proper size of the collar and the length of the leash. A good training collar is designed to apply specific pressure whenever the leash is tightened. The leash should be made with strong material, you would not want to go chasing your dog around with broken leash.

3. Be patient with your dog. Different dogs react differently when they are put on leash for the first time. Some shows no problem while other might struggle initially. You can leave the leash on your dog even when you are not taking your dog for a walk; this will help him to get used moving around with the leash.

4. You must know that in collar and leash training, the leash become a way of communication and disciplining your dog, once you understand the use of the leash in dog training and you are at ease in using it, then only you can begin your training effectively.

5. One of the basic behaviors that you can train your dog with collar and leash training method will be to have your dog move properly on a lead. A well trained dog will be able to meet his pace with yours. You do not have to slow down or speed up your pace but instead your dog will have to adjust to your pace.

Through the initial phase of the leash training, it is common to find that your dog will run ahead of you or slow down behind. In this case you need to give your dog a tug on the leash to tell him that he needs to change his pace. Once your dog reacted well, you need to relieve the pressure as soon as possible to show him that he has perform well in obeying your tug.

6. Keep in mind that the leash is just one of the simple tools in dog training. Although the leash is an important tool that is needed in this kind of training, you must know that there are many more tools out there available and you should make it your objective to learn and accomplish the same great result in training your dog as when you are using the leash.

To end this, leash training can never be more successful than when it is implemented with your great relationship with your dog. The end objective is to get your dog to obey you even when they are not on leash. It will be a great success when you can just use your own hand or tone of voice to make your dog obey you.