The key to successful the training of a new puppy to getting him to accept a collar and leash. This is referred to as puppy leash training and it's something that you can start on as soon as he has settled into his new home.
When you train your pup to get used to his collar and leash, you are firmly establishing the idea that you are the one in control. This is a crucial point for your dog to get if his training is going to be at all successful.
As soon as you can get your puppy to stop fighting it and accept his collar and lead, you'll be able to begin to focus in other areas. Here's what to do to train him to accept collar and lead.
Buy a collar that fits your puppy right now. Then adjust it so that you are able to comfortably fit two of your fingers between his neck and his collar. Be sure that it is not any tighter because you'll want your pet to feel comfortable.
At first when you put his collar on you should give him lots and lots of affection and attention to stop him from constantly being aware of that strange thing that's around his neck. It will take time for him to get used to it. Once he becomes used to how the collar feels, you'll be able to get right into a real training program for your puppy. Leash training is a whole lot easier to accomplish if you give him lots of time to simply getting used to wearing a collar before you attempt other training.
The next step would be to attach a short lightweight leash onto his collar. This leash shouldn't be more than around three feet in length. Allow him to pull it around for very short periods of time, especially when you first start this. The idea is to get him used to how it feels to have something connected to his collar.
Be sure to keep an eye on him when he's dragging the lead all around. He can easily become frightened and agitated if he finds himself stuck for any significant period of time. Your job is to make certain that he doesn't stay stuck. except briefly. The goal right now is to make him aware that he can be restricted by the leash. Remember, you'll always want this to be only a positive experience for your puppy.
Within only a few days he will probably have become accustomed to the feel of his leash. When this time comes, go one step further by attaching the other end of his leash to you instead of letting him drag it around loosely. Now as your puppy is exploring, he'll get stuck just like before. The difference this way is that, you won't go to him to free-up his leash.
Instead help him get rid of his anxiety by crouching down and softly calling his name. Encourage him to get himself unstuck as well as to come to you by offering him some toy or treat. Reward him with his treat and give him lots of praise when he does come to you. It's important to practice this every day for short periods. When he's had a few successes each time, then remove the leash from the collar, but be sure to leave the collar on at all times.
Once he routinely comes when he has reached the end of his lead and is called back, you can consider your puppy leash training to be a success. This success will only make the rest of your training so much easier.
When you train your pup to get used to his collar and leash, you are firmly establishing the idea that you are the one in control. This is a crucial point for your dog to get if his training is going to be at all successful.
As soon as you can get your puppy to stop fighting it and accept his collar and lead, you'll be able to begin to focus in other areas. Here's what to do to train him to accept collar and lead.
Buy a collar that fits your puppy right now. Then adjust it so that you are able to comfortably fit two of your fingers between his neck and his collar. Be sure that it is not any tighter because you'll want your pet to feel comfortable.
At first when you put his collar on you should give him lots and lots of affection and attention to stop him from constantly being aware of that strange thing that's around his neck. It will take time for him to get used to it. Once he becomes used to how the collar feels, you'll be able to get right into a real training program for your puppy. Leash training is a whole lot easier to accomplish if you give him lots of time to simply getting used to wearing a collar before you attempt other training.
The next step would be to attach a short lightweight leash onto his collar. This leash shouldn't be more than around three feet in length. Allow him to pull it around for very short periods of time, especially when you first start this. The idea is to get him used to how it feels to have something connected to his collar.
Be sure to keep an eye on him when he's dragging the lead all around. He can easily become frightened and agitated if he finds himself stuck for any significant period of time. Your job is to make certain that he doesn't stay stuck. except briefly. The goal right now is to make him aware that he can be restricted by the leash. Remember, you'll always want this to be only a positive experience for your puppy.
Within only a few days he will probably have become accustomed to the feel of his leash. When this time comes, go one step further by attaching the other end of his leash to you instead of letting him drag it around loosely. Now as your puppy is exploring, he'll get stuck just like before. The difference this way is that, you won't go to him to free-up his leash.
Instead help him get rid of his anxiety by crouching down and softly calling his name. Encourage him to get himself unstuck as well as to come to you by offering him some toy or treat. Reward him with his treat and give him lots of praise when he does come to you. It's important to practice this every day for short periods. When he's had a few successes each time, then remove the leash from the collar, but be sure to leave the collar on at all times.
Once he routinely comes when he has reached the end of his lead and is called back, you can consider your puppy leash training to be a success. This success will only make the rest of your training so much easier.
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