Walking Your Dog on a Leash

One of the biggest problems that dog owners face is leash training. Your first step to take with leash training your dog would be to have him acclimated to wearing a collar. You will need to buy a dog collar that fits your dog without been too tight, but enough room so that you can get two fingers in between the collar and your dogs skin comfortably. Start attaching a leash and let the dog drag it around the house a little to get used to it. Once he is used to it, you can begin to pick the leash up. When you have the leash in your hands, it is important to get your dog used to the idea that you are somehow connected to one another. He needs to get used to the feel of you holding the end of the leash, so it's a good idea to put it on him and walk around the house with him awhile. It is important to leave enough slack between you and your dog, as this allows the dog to walk alongside you.
Walking beside you on a leash is the next step in your dog training program. It is common for a dog to pull during walks, as this will give them a sense of authority and control. If left unchallenged, it gives your dog the idea that it acceptable behavior and he can go anywhere he wants. Immediately stop walking if your dog pulls on the leash. It may take multiple walks before you notice your dog is no longer pulling on the leash. Make sure you are rewarding him for good behavior with lots of praise and treats.
In the course of training your dog on the leash, you may also wish to incorporate the verbal commands that go with walking a dog such as “come, sit and heel”. Once he is responding to basic commands you can progress to more complex training.

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