What is the easiest way to leash train a puppy?

she's 13 weeks (new to leach & the outside world (outside our residence) because she has just been fully vaccinated).Easiest way to leash train please? - or how you leash trainI would be inclined to use a choke chain because I feel (especially on my other 2 dogs) it works better than a full leash harnessThanks

i have found using a harness is the best way my dog loves to pull and this is the only thing to stop her i use the one you put on the nose there are some good ones

Hi there, I am a Dog Behaviourist (I have a bachelors degree and specialised in behaviour). I am glad you asked, because there is a much nicer way of training your dog, if you take the time you will have a much nicer dog to walk (I promise) A 13 week old puppy firstly does not know what is expected on the walk and secondly, is very willing to learn. He is in his "fear imprinting" stage and any bad experience now will shape his behaviour for the rest of his life. the best way to train him is by using positive reinforcement only.Always train at home first, where there are less distractions and then slowly move that training out onto the real walk.Get a treat and hold it so that puppy can smell it but not grab it (I tend to hold it in the palm of my hand with my thumb clamped over it.)Show it to your puppy and if at any stage he looks away or loses interest show him again (he is a baby not a mind reader) Remember to keep this positive, it should be a fun experience, and puppy should see you as the source of all entertainment and joy. that way when you are out walking you will have a much better chance of getting his attention.Hold your hand against your leg at his nose height and once he is interested, take a step forward (he will follow the treat) and say "heal" and release the treat. He will soon learn that this is a great place to be, keep rewarding him. Slowly increase the amount of steps you take first 2 then 4 then 6 until he really has the hang of it, then stand upright and start with just two steps again, if he stays in the correct position bend down and reward him very quickly (before the does anything else. If he has time to sniff the ground before you give the treat he will think you are rewarding that) Once he understands "heal" at home you can take him out to a quiet place and practice the same thing on the walk. Don't expect anything from him for the first 15 min, it will all be too exciting to learn, just don't reward either wait until he settles a bit and then use your rewards and voice to get his attention, dogs respond best to a high pitch. If you are a man and don't want to squeal, try whistling. Move quickly, dogs like MTV not old fashioned theatre. Try to be exciting. Show him the treat, move forward, reward. Think about BABY STEPS. Really reward when he gets it right, if he does run out in front, without hurting him, just turn around on the spot, he will soon learn that if he wants to get somewhere he needs to do it your way.Slowly .... Very slowly phase out the treats. (instead of every 10 steps reward every 20 then 30 then 50 until you can just give him a reward when you get home.) intermittent reinforcement is the best way to make a behaviour reliable because once puppies learn that they get a treat for something, they start "only doing it when you have a treat" if you intermittently reward, then pup will do it even when you don't have the treat. Always carry treats on you, and if pup looks up at you, reward, because this teaches him that it is good to pay attention to you. If you train this way, you will find that first walks are fun because instead of getting mad and spending your time focusing on the pulling, you are focusing on the good behaviors and second you will build a much stronger relationship with your dog. It makes a huge difference. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. [email protected]

A choke collar is how you want your dog to relate to you? I make sure they respond to my voice even when I have to go get them. Be the Boss Dog, don't be the bully.

The one thing I find about training dogs is that there are no hard and fast rules. Some dogs take to a collar and leash easily and some do not. Some owners have to put their dogs on a leash the moment they get them—especially if they live in apartments and there are leash laws—and some may not put their dog on a leash for a few months. I have worked with many different dogs and owners over the years, and the most important features of introducing a leash is patience, calmness, confidence, taking it slowly (at the pace and temperament of the dog) and using ways to overcome any fears or concerns by the dog.To get your dog walking on a leash you first need a collar and a leash. Sounds like an obvious step, but there are many different types out there. Initially, I prefer a light flat collar and a light leash for a young pup. We can move onto other forms of collar later if required.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. Attach the collar when your pup is going outside to be in the yard with you or even in the home when you are interacting with him. Put it on snug, but not so tight that it is uncomfortable and irritating. In other words, he should forget about it as you are getting his attention and interacting to take his mind off the wearing of the collar. Put it on at mealtime or when you are doing some basic training. Very quickly he will come to accept the feeling of the collar and leash—especially if it is related to food—and you can then move to the next stage. One thing to look out for is if he scratches at the collar. If he does this, gain his attention and encourage him to simply follow you or get him to play with a toy so he forgets the irritation.With some dogs the moment you pick that leash up and he feels some tension he can go into his ‘I am a fish on the end of a hook’ antics. So, after attaching the leash let him run around dragging it. You should always be supervising this to avoid any possible tangling. It also helps to have another dog around to engage in play while the leash is on. If you have no other dog, then play with him or go through some fun training routine, such as a small retrieve with a toy or sits and downs with a treat. 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 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. You can even use a treat held in your hand down by your side at his head level to get him walking alongside you on the leash, and then occasionally make him stop and sit for the treat.Some dogs can sit and decide not to move. In this instance, walk a few steps away, go down on one knee and encourage him to come to you using a treat. Then set off walking again. For many pups with concerns, and even those without them, the collar and leash can be a little restricting and can create resistance in your dog. Some dogs may walk alongside you and not leave you off leash, but when they have a leash on they behave differently.Take your time and keep your cool, but be persistent in what you do to achieve the results you want. Even if the results are only a small step towards what you wish to achieve, in time, the small steps become the big ones you seek. Very quickly you will find your dog accepting the leash and eventually he will come to walk nicely on it as well.Hope it helps

Full harnesses are always better cause they won't choke the dogs as much if they pull.To train a puppy to like his leach, use meat treats and feed them to him slowly as you put him in his collar and leach.