Re: leash training

In Reply to: leash training
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Posted by:  Cathy Parmenter
Posted on:  February 26, 2002 at 12:02:08

: We have a 4 1/2 month old JR cross. Training in most areas is going very well with lots of praise and consistant "No's". The problem I am unsure how to deal with is leash training. I went to go for a walk and thought I would take the puppy. I slipped on the leash - none choker chain type - and the puppy went bolistic at the first small tug. We went along fine for about 3 ft and then he was snarling, flipping and biting at the end of the leash. It took 10-15 min before I could even get my hand close enough to gently take off the collar. The neighbor saw me and thought he had been hit by a car.I was amazed at the reaction and now am stumped as what the next step should be. All other areas of training and disipline are going great.
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Response:

Hi Cathy,

I would first start your leash training indoors. Snap a short lead or a piece of rope to his collar and let him drag that around the house.

Keep the sessions short and as he gets used to the leash you can start to pick the leash up. Start walking him around the house and talk to him pleasantly all the while, telling him what a good boy he is!

Make sure when you have the leash on him indoors that he is supervised so he doesn't get caught or tangled.