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Put on the collar and a short lead and let them drag it around in the house.
This teaches the puppy or dog resistance because they will
coming with you. Then go outside on the lead to use the potty. Use a flexi
coming with you. Then go outside on the lead to use the potty. Use a flexi
lead. When you and the pup go out to potty, let them use all the lead they
want and follow them. When you and the pup are finished with business,
use this time to leash train. Turn around and call them to you. By using
this lead it can be loose with very little resistance. You can walk a couple
of steps and call the pup. When they respond by following you, use a lot of
praise. You may do this several times. Within a week or less you can have
your pet trained enough to go to the next step. After this, use a shorter six
foot lead. Be sure your collar is properly fitted at the back of your pets
ears making sure you can get a couple of fingers under the collar. Another
thing! You should never do this without being in a fenced area that is
secure. Walk with your pet talking to him. I find that they give very little
resistance and will follow you. It does not matter what side of you they are
resistance and will follow you. It does not matter what side of you they are
on. If they start pulling on the lead at this time, just stop each time and
when they stop, start again and soon they are learning to stay with you
and not surge ahead. Never yell or scream at them. You may look up in the
air as if something is going on they are not aware of not saying a word.
You will be surprised how they can start looking also when they find that
there isn’t a response to what they are doing. When you have gotten to
this point it is time to start in training classes. Please remember that as
with all training it takes time, effort and consistency. Lead training your
puppy is a matter of just knowing how and then doing it. If you are
frustrated or angry don’t take it out on the puppy. Always make sure that
your puppy has been to the potty and had some exercise when you start
training. It helps them pay attention better. Also young puppies can learn
this but they don’t have a long attention span so don’t work over fifteen
minutes at a time.minutes at a time.
