Stop Your Dog From Walking You
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Summer is around the corner. Its the perfect time of year to take some dog walks and get rid of that cabin fever. If your dog walks are anything but leisurely strolls, the following tips are just for you!
Mixing It Up
Abruptly changing the direction you’re heading in may be enough distraction to make your dog understand that he needs to follow you. Every time your dog begins to run or walk ahead of you, quickly turn around and begin walking the other way. When he obeys and returns to your side, be sure to follow up with praise and/or a small dog treat. Its pointless to scold your dog, catching him off guard and redirecting his attention is far more effective.
Your first couple of walks may actually be just a few steps, back and forth. Don’t get discouraged, repeat the process as many times as necessary until your dog understands what you want him to do. The goal is to have your dog following you, and paying attention to the direction you’re headed in. Be generous with your praise and rewards and repeat this process several times. Your dog will slowly give up the tug of war game he’s been playing with your.
If you already own a remote dog trainer that has both positive and negative reinforcement with tones, now would be a great time to use it.
Always Be Consistent
Once you’ve made up your mind that you want your dog to walk obediently beside you, don’t give in! If you don’t establish consistent rules, your dog will become confused. Treat your leash walking exercises as you would any other obedience training session.
Initially its best if you stick to familiar places, like your backyard or driveway, to practice your new leash training skills. After your dog has mastered his new leash walking skills, you can experiment with longer walks in unfamiliar places.
Perfection Comes With Practice
As with all dog training, teaching your dog to walk properly on a leash is an ongoing process. Don’t be discouraged if your dog isn’t instantly getting it. Patience and consistency will pay off in the long run. You’ll want to continue to use this technique occasionally to keep your dog on his toes and reinforce his new behavior.
Be lavish with your praise! Your dog loves receiving praise and rewards from you. Be generous with your praise and offer rewards when your dog is doing the right thing; he will be encouraged to continue payinging attention to you.
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