Get Your Dog Walking on a Leash

Teaching your dog to learn walking on a leash is of goodness to both you and your neighbors. Especially if you live in apartments and there are leash laws - and some may not put their dog on a leash for a few months. To get your dog walking on a leash you first need a collar and a leash. Following these steps and learn the skills to introduce your dog get used to walking on a pet dog leash.

The first step is to get your dog familiar and accustomed to a collar. Try to avoid problems and situations where your pup could get concerned, fearful or even have a temper tantrum. Just attaching a collar and/or a leash can do this. So put the collar on when there are other things that will occupy his mind and he has to think about. When he is doing this and looks comfortable, occasionally pick up the leash and call him to you. Do it gently and encourage him to come up to you. Treats again are great, but always make sure they are small morsels and not big treats from your dog supplies that he then spends time chewing.

When first holding the leash, do not attempt to get him to walk at heel yet. If he does that naturally, great, but if he doesn’t do not be tempted to yank on the leash to get him to do so. Do everything calmly and gently. Sometimes even just standing still or kneeling down while he figures out what is happening is a good idea. Give him time to process all this information regarding what the leash is and does. Let him gain confidence in you, and then in the leash and himself. 

Be more patient on the training and he will soon learn how to walk on a leash. 

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