Free Dog Training Tips - Training Your Dog to Go For a Walk

Dogs are not just pets, they become members of your family. As such you often want to take them with you on family trips to the beach, or even to just a simple walk down the road. None of this is possible if you do not have your dog leash trained. Lots of people believe that their dog does not need a leash, but hundreds of car accidents have happened because of over-confident owners and too-curious dogs.The first thing to buy is the right leash. If you have had problems with your dog on a leash before, you may want to get a choke leash.



While this looks painful, it really is not. Put the collar over the dog's neck and adjust it so that it is right at the base of the dog's, Dog Tip Products, head, where he will feel it. Let him get used to the leash on for a moment, then issue a command. If you walk off and say "come", and the dog does not come to you, give a sharp tug. Pulling slowly will cause the chain to tighten and may cause some harm to the dog, while a sharp tug will merely remind them who is boss.Head out for your walk, making sure that the dog is on the right side for the collar to work effectively.



Once you start walking, if the dog pulls, give him a sharp pull back to you. Keep the leash as short as you need, Dog Tip Products, to in order for him to stay right beside you. The more lead you give him, the more he will take, and this will make him believe that he is the leader and will cause more problems.Once you are walking, if he gets distracted and starts looking around, give him a little tap with your heel on his buttocks. This will not hurt him, but is meant to simulate what dogs do when they are in a pack.






Patrick Solomon is a dog lover and specializes in beginning and advanced dog training methods. Learn how to effectively train your dog by taking his free dog training course at http://www.FreeDogTrainingCourse.com.

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