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Do not allow your dog to walk you. by Noel Ireland
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Do not allow your dog to walk you. |
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Pets,Education,Family & Parenting
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Be unpredictable
Anytime your dog begins to outpace you, make short, abrupt turns in the other way to train him to pay attention to where you're going. If your dog is food driven, shower him with praise when he comes back to your side and consider giving him a little treat as well. By catching him off surprise, the plan is to halt the pulling before it ever begins. Keep your cool; there's no need to scold him; he'll figure it out.
Don't worry; it will get better with practice. You may have to circle forty times during the first session and hardly get halfway down the driveway. Many dogs pick up on this game fast and start intently monitoring their owners to see what they'll do next. A dog that is paying attention to you won't tug on the leash.
Set the Rules
and adhere to them! Decide once and for all that you won't let him pull, and then respond whenever he attempts to get in front of you. This implies that during the first few sessions, you must keep a tight eye on him. Your dog will only get confused if you let him pull sometimes but not often. Think of your next walks as training opportunities rather than physical activity. You may start making plans to move beyond the driveway once your dog gets the hang of it.
Practice, then take a break and practice some more.
It takes time to teach a dog how to walk on a leash. Even once your dog learns what to anticipate, you may sometimes need to "be unexpected." Keep practicing and keep him alert. Give him plenty of praise and let him know when he's acting morally, and you'll begin to see more of that behavior.
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