Getting Your Puppy to Walk With a Leash
For a start you can put your puppy's leash on, and then just watch them.
Just make sure that this is done indoors or in an area that is closed off.
Your puppy will probable drag the leash around, but you should keep a close eye on them to make sure they do not get tangled up in it, or get hurt.
Try this for a few minutes at first, and then repeat this for longer periods of time.
Also put on your puppy's leash at mealtime, as this will enable him to associate his leash with an enjoyable event.
If your puppy is afraid of the leash, start of by putting it next to his bowl of food before you fasten it to their collar.
Sooner or later your puppy will recognize that you are not trying to harm them, and that they should not be afraid.
As soon as your puppy feels comfortable walking with their leash on, you can try and take hold of the other end for a short period of time.
But do not try and walk with them yet.
Just hold on, and let the puppy be your guide.
Try to avoid positions that will put strain on the leash, as this will probably frighten your puppy.
It is also fine if your puppy decides to sit down - you can join him in doing this by also sitting down.
Then try to move backwards, and encourage your puppy to come toward you.
If they are unsure, do not pull on the leash.
Rather try and tempt him with a toy a treat.
If they start to walk, be sure to praise them generously so that they know how pleased you are.
Be sure to give your puppy enough time to get used to the leash.
Practice a lot with your puppy walking on the leash in your house, as this is a familiar environment to them.
As soon as they are at ease inside the house, you can try and move outside.
Once more you should start in an area that has little disruption.
When you and your puppy get the hang of this, you can then move to an area with more distractions.
This should not be a difficult task for you and your puppy if you have practiced enough.
Many times your puppy will bite or chew on the leash, and then you should apply some bitter apple or something with an unpleasant taste.
Put this on the leash before every outing.
Just make sure that this is done indoors or in an area that is closed off.
Your puppy will probable drag the leash around, but you should keep a close eye on them to make sure they do not get tangled up in it, or get hurt.
Try this for a few minutes at first, and then repeat this for longer periods of time.
Also put on your puppy's leash at mealtime, as this will enable him to associate his leash with an enjoyable event.
If your puppy is afraid of the leash, start of by putting it next to his bowl of food before you fasten it to their collar.
Sooner or later your puppy will recognize that you are not trying to harm them, and that they should not be afraid.
As soon as your puppy feels comfortable walking with their leash on, you can try and take hold of the other end for a short period of time.
But do not try and walk with them yet.
Just hold on, and let the puppy be your guide.
Try to avoid positions that will put strain on the leash, as this will probably frighten your puppy.
It is also fine if your puppy decides to sit down - you can join him in doing this by also sitting down.
Then try to move backwards, and encourage your puppy to come toward you.
If they are unsure, do not pull on the leash.
Rather try and tempt him with a toy a treat.
If they start to walk, be sure to praise them generously so that they know how pleased you are.
Be sure to give your puppy enough time to get used to the leash.
Practice a lot with your puppy walking on the leash in your house, as this is a familiar environment to them.
As soon as they are at ease inside the house, you can try and move outside.
Once more you should start in an area that has little disruption.
When you and your puppy get the hang of this, you can then move to an area with more distractions.
This should not be a difficult task for you and your puppy if you have practiced enough.
Many times your puppy will bite or chew on the leash, and then you should apply some bitter apple or something with an unpleasant taste.
Put this on the leash before every outing.
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