Comments on: My dog is 6 months old, walking him on a leash is a nightmare. Is there a good way to leash train a dog.? http://www.dog-styles.com/dogblog/dog-training/my-dog-is-6-months-old-walking-him-on-a-leash-is-a-nightmare-is-there-a-good-way-to-leash-train-a-dog/ Dog Training | Dog Apparel | Dog Accessories | Dog Beds | Dog Sweaters Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:09:25 +0000 hourly 1 By: Mollywobbles http://www.dog-styles.com/dogblog/dog-training/my-dog-is-6-months-old-walking-him-on-a-leash-is-a-nightmare-is-there-a-good-way-to-leash-train-a-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-4898 Mollywobbles Mon, 27 Apr 2009 03:18:59 +0000 http://www.dog-styles.com/dog-training/my-dog-is-6-months-old-walking-him-on-a-leash-is-a-nightmare-is-there-a-good-way-to-leash-train-a-dog/#comment-4898 First try a harness instead of a collar. Second you should coax instead of force. Try walking a few feet away from your dog, then call him to you. Keep doing this and he'll get the idea or you could try using a favorite toy or treat. Be sure and use a happy, upbeat, playful tone of voice while you're training. If you sound angry the dog will get scared and frustrated and try to run away. This is how I trained our 4 dogs and it worked great, now they always want to go!<br><b>References : </b><br> First try a harness instead of a collar. Second you should coax instead of force. Try walking a few feet away from your dog, then call him to you. Keep doing this and he'll get the idea or you could try using a favorite toy or treat. Be sure and use a happy, upbeat, playful tone of voice while you're training. If you sound angry the dog will get scared and frustrated and try to run away. This is how I trained our 4 dogs and it worked great, now they always want to go!
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]]> By: romance_german_shepherds http://www.dog-styles.com/dogblog/dog-training/my-dog-is-6-months-old-walking-him-on-a-leash-is-a-nightmare-is-there-a-good-way-to-leash-train-a-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-4897 romance_german_shepherds Mon, 27 Apr 2009 03:02:59 +0000 http://www.dog-styles.com/dog-training/my-dog-is-6-months-old-walking-him-on-a-leash-is-a-nightmare-is-there-a-good-way-to-leash-train-a-dog/#comment-4897 The Basics SIT, COME, DOWN, STAY, HEEL. SIT Holding a treat in your left hand just above the pup's nose, gently rest your right hand on pup's rump. Slowly move the treat in an upward motion while applying gentle pressure to the rump. ( you dont want to push hard because if you do the dog will sit every time someone touches him and this is not good for competitive obedience) as soon as pup sits say in a very happy excited tone "GOOD SIT" and give the treat. Repeat excersize 7x. then take a play break and move on to something elce. very young pups should not train for more than a half hour each day every time you put food bowl down or give a treat give the sit command, and wait for the sit. then once pup sits give treat or food down. DO NOT move on to something new until pup has the new command down pat. COME walk away from pup about 10 feet to start. say pup's name and "COME" in a happy voice. once pup comes praise it lavishly have a bit of a play and give it a treat. Gradually increase the distance you walk away. and eventually once pup knows command only treat every 3rd come. tappering off until he comes every time with out treat using only praise. this will take a few days to learn if you practice every day. DOWN Start with pup in sit. move hand with the treat between the pup's front paws on the ground. Say "DOWN" in firm but not loud voice. pup might try and get treat without going down, dont let him have it until he downs. praise in happy voice "GOOD DOWN" repeat 7x STAY Start pup in down possition. say "STAY" in firm voice. walk to end of leash, backwards. if the pup moves say once only "AP" in a not pleased tone. go back do not say anything. put pup in down again repeat "STAY" walk backwards to end of leash. pup does NOT get praise or treat untill he stays for 30 seconds, then a minute, then 5 minutes. move times up each week. after he can do a 5 minute down/stay every time. move on to a sit/stay doing exactly what you did for down/stay. Once on leash sit and down/stays are reliable for 5 minutes each. drop the leash and walk away from your pup, your back to the pup. about 10 feet away. wait 5 min. recall your dog. with dog sitting in front of you once he reaches you. treat and praise. HEEL Please do NOT train with a choke collar. i recomend martin gayles. with dog on a short leash exactly beside you on your left side say "HEEL" if the dog starts to pull give a correction snap with leash on collar. and recomand "HEEL" the second your dog complies peaise with "GOOD HEEL" in happy voice. and continue to walk , correct, and praise for 30 minutes. Allways end training sessions on a positive note. Never get angery with your pup for not responding to a command. Praise lavishly every time pup responds to a command. NEVER hit your dog. NO reason is an acceptable reason for physicaly abusing your pup.<br><b>References : </b><br> The Basics
SIT, COME, DOWN, STAY, HEEL.

SIT

Holding a treat in your left hand just above the pup's nose, gently rest your right hand on pup's rump.
Slowly move the treat in an upward motion while applying gentle pressure to the rump. ( you dont want to push hard because if you do the dog will sit every time someone touches him and this is not good for competitive obedience)
as soon as pup sits say in a very happy excited tone "GOOD SIT" and give the treat.
Repeat excersize 7x. then take a play break and move on to something elce.
very young pups should not train for more than a half hour each day
every time you put food bowl down or give a treat give the sit command, and wait for the sit. then once pup sits give treat or food down.
DO NOT move on to something new until pup has the new command down pat.

COME

walk away from pup about 10 feet to start. say pup's name and "COME" in a happy voice. once pup comes praise it lavishly have a bit of a play and give it a treat.
Gradually increase the distance you walk away. and eventually once pup knows command only treat every 3rd come. tappering off until he comes every time with out treat using only praise.
this will take a few days to learn if you practice every day.

DOWN

Start with pup in sit. move hand with the treat between the pup's front paws on the ground.
Say "DOWN" in firm but not loud voice.
pup might try and get treat without going down, dont let him have it until he downs.
praise in happy voice "GOOD DOWN"
repeat 7x

STAY

Start pup in down possition. say "STAY" in firm voice. walk to end of leash, backwards. if the pup moves say once only "AP" in a not pleased tone. go back do not say anything. put pup in down again repeat "STAY" walk backwards to end of leash.
pup does NOT get praise or treat untill he stays for 30 seconds, then a minute, then 5 minutes. move times up each week.
after he can do a 5 minute down/stay every time. move on to a sit/stay doing exactly what you did for down/stay.
Once on leash sit and down/stays are reliable for 5 minutes each. drop the leash and walk away from your pup, your back to the pup. about 10 feet away. wait 5 min. recall your dog. with dog sitting in front of you once he reaches you. treat and praise.

HEEL

Please do NOT train with a choke collar. i recomend martin gayles.
with dog on a short leash exactly beside you on your left side say "HEEL" if the dog starts to pull give a correction snap with leash on collar. and recomand "HEEL" the second your dog complies peaise with "GOOD HEEL" in happy voice. and continue to walk , correct, and praise for 30 minutes.

Allways end training sessions on a positive note. Never get angery with your pup for not responding to a command. Praise lavishly every time pup responds to a command.
NEVER hit your dog. NO reason is an acceptable reason for physicaly abusing your pup.
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]]> By: JennyJo http://www.dog-styles.com/dogblog/dog-training/my-dog-is-6-months-old-walking-him-on-a-leash-is-a-nightmare-is-there-a-good-way-to-leash-train-a-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-4896 JennyJo Mon, 27 Apr 2009 02:28:59 +0000 http://www.dog-styles.com/dog-training/my-dog-is-6-months-old-walking-him-on-a-leash-is-a-nightmare-is-there-a-good-way-to-leash-train-a-dog/#comment-4896 Get a gentle leader. My dog still pulls with it, but I can't walk her at all without it. She is at least managable with it. When I take her off leash I noticed that she runs 15ft or so ahead and then waits for me to catch up. I think a retractable leash would work great for her. I am going to try that next. Good luck!<br><b>References : </b><br> Get a gentle leader. My dog still pulls with it, but I can't walk her at all without it. She is at least managable with it.
When I take her off leash I noticed that she runs 15ft or so ahead and then waits for me to catch up. I think a retractable leash would work great for her. I am going to try that next.
Good luck!
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]]> By: b.w. http://www.dog-styles.com/dogblog/dog-training/my-dog-is-6-months-old-walking-him-on-a-leash-is-a-nightmare-is-there-a-good-way-to-leash-train-a-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-4895 b.w. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 02:00:59 +0000 http://www.dog-styles.com/dog-training/my-dog-is-6-months-old-walking-him-on-a-leash-is-a-nightmare-is-there-a-good-way-to-leash-train-a-dog/#comment-4895 obedience classes. they teach you how to train your dog.<br><b>References : </b><br> obedience classes. they teach you how to train your dog.
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]]> By: eeyore03818 http://www.dog-styles.com/dogblog/dog-training/my-dog-is-6-months-old-walking-him-on-a-leash-is-a-nightmare-is-there-a-good-way-to-leash-train-a-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-4894 eeyore03818 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:22:59 +0000 http://www.dog-styles.com/dog-training/my-dog-is-6-months-old-walking-him-on-a-leash-is-a-nightmare-is-there-a-good-way-to-leash-train-a-dog/#comment-4894 I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY DOGS I COULD NOT WALK THE 2 OF THEM TOGETHER AT ALL. I WENT TO WAL~MART AND GOT 2 NO PULL HARNESSES. THEY FIT LIKE A HARNESS AND ARE ADJUSTABLE ON THE BACK. ALL I HAVE TO DO IS PULL UP WHEN WALKING THEM AND THEY STOP INSTANTLY THEY WORKED FROM THE FIRST TIME I PUT THEM ON THE DOGS. MY DOGS WEIGH ABOUT 50-60 LBS EACH. HOPE THIS HELPS<br><b>References : </b><br> I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY DOGS I COULD NOT WALK THE 2 OF THEM TOGETHER AT ALL. I WENT TO WAL~MART AND GOT 2 NO PULL HARNESSES. THEY FIT LIKE A HARNESS AND ARE ADJUSTABLE ON THE BACK. ALL I HAVE TO DO IS PULL UP WHEN WALKING THEM AND THEY STOP INSTANTLY THEY WORKED FROM THE FIRST TIME I PUT THEM ON THE DOGS. MY DOGS WEIGH ABOUT 50-60 LBS EACH. HOPE THIS HELPS
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]]> By: ~canyon~ http://www.dog-styles.com/dogblog/dog-training/my-dog-is-6-months-old-walking-him-on-a-leash-is-a-nightmare-is-there-a-good-way-to-leash-train-a-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-4893 ~canyon~ Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:16:59 +0000 http://www.dog-styles.com/dog-training/my-dog-is-6-months-old-walking-him-on-a-leash-is-a-nightmare-is-there-a-good-way-to-leash-train-a-dog/#comment-4893 PINCH COLLAR! your puppy will NEVER pull again!!<br><b>References : </b><br> PINCH COLLAR! your puppy will NEVER pull again!!
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]]> By: bear lover http://www.dog-styles.com/dogblog/dog-training/my-dog-is-6-months-old-walking-him-on-a-leash-is-a-nightmare-is-there-a-good-way-to-leash-train-a-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-4892 bear lover Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:46:59 +0000 http://www.dog-styles.com/dog-training/my-dog-is-6-months-old-walking-him-on-a-leash-is-a-nightmare-is-there-a-good-way-to-leash-train-a-dog/#comment-4892 I show my dog and i was taught to get a choke chain and everytime it tries to run off juss give it a quick pop. It doesn't hurt them it juss gets their attention. After the walk, make sure you play with it and give them treats and them they were good. Always use a positive attitude while your with yur dog or they will be scared and won't learn ne thing.<br><b>References : </b><br>my show instructor I show my dog and i was taught to get a choke chain and everytime it tries to run off juss give it a quick pop.
It doesn't hurt them it juss gets their attention.
After the walk, make sure you play with it and give them treats and them they were good.
Always use a positive attitude while your with yur dog or they will be scared and won't learn ne thing.
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]]> By: grisgris100 http://www.dog-styles.com/dogblog/dog-training/my-dog-is-6-months-old-walking-him-on-a-leash-is-a-nightmare-is-there-a-good-way-to-leash-train-a-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-4891 grisgris100 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:24:59 +0000 http://www.dog-styles.com/dog-training/my-dog-is-6-months-old-walking-him-on-a-leash-is-a-nightmare-is-there-a-good-way-to-leash-train-a-dog/#comment-4891 use a harness to stop the choking. try putting the leash on her in the house and practice walking in the living room - everytime she pulls say in a loud voice STOP. Don't yell - just say STOP and stand there - once she stops give her a small reward- do this a few times and she will get the hang of it - but you have to be the boss here.<br><b>References : </b><br> use a harness to stop the choking.
try putting the leash on her in the house and practice walking in the living room – everytime she pulls say in a loud voice STOP. Don't yell – just say STOP and stand there – once she stops give her a small reward- do this a few times and she will get the hang of it – but you have to be the boss here.
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]]> By: Amber http://www.dog-styles.com/dogblog/dog-training/my-dog-is-6-months-old-walking-him-on-a-leash-is-a-nightmare-is-there-a-good-way-to-leash-train-a-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-4890 Amber Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:51:59 +0000 http://www.dog-styles.com/dog-training/my-dog-is-6-months-old-walking-him-on-a-leash-is-a-nightmare-is-there-a-good-way-to-leash-train-a-dog/#comment-4890 you need to put her on a short leash and make her stay right beside you, when she starts to try and wonder off or sniff something then jerk the rope firmly but not hard enough to hurt and make a loud shhh noise to get her attention and do that everytime she trys to take off. Also remember to be calm and assertive, dogs can feel your emotions and respond to how you feel if you are calm the dog will also be calm. Also you can still let her sniff things just let her know it will be when you decide to let her and not when she wants to. Oh and make sure to put the leash at the very top of her neck like they do at dogshows it is more effective and won't choke her.<br><b>References : </b><br> you need to put her on a short leash and make her stay right beside you, when she starts to try and wonder off or sniff something then jerk the rope firmly but not hard enough to hurt and make a loud shhh noise to get her attention and do that everytime she trys to take off. Also remember to be calm and assertive, dogs can feel your emotions and respond to how you feel if you are calm the dog will also be calm. Also you can still let her sniff things just let her know it will be when you decide to let her and not when she wants to. Oh and make sure to put the leash at the very top of her neck like they do at dogshows it is more effective and won't choke her.
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]]> By: exotichopeful http://www.dog-styles.com/dogblog/dog-training/my-dog-is-6-months-old-walking-him-on-a-leash-is-a-nightmare-is-there-a-good-way-to-leash-train-a-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-4889 exotichopeful Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:17:59 +0000 http://www.dog-styles.com/dog-training/my-dog-is-6-months-old-walking-him-on-a-leash-is-a-nightmare-is-there-a-good-way-to-leash-train-a-dog/#comment-4889 With the gentle leader you need to be really careful, it is best for taller dogs. For my two brittany spaniels I use prong collars. They are not as dangerous to the trachea as a choke collar. I had a friend who actually tried it on herself before she put it on her dog and said it doesn't hurt too badly, but gets the point across. My dogs are nightmares on the leash w/o their prong collars, but they walk perfectly when I have them on. Just remember that most of these things are training tools, and aren't meant to be used the dog's whole life, but until they get the point. My dogs are slowly getting the idea that they shouldn't pull even without the prong collar, but it is a slow process. Something else that you may want to try is keeping the dog's attention on you, and making sure that the dog knows that YOU decide where you're going to go. When your dog is pulling, randomly turn around in the other direction, when you come to a corner, if your dog wants to go right, you go left. The dog will learn that YOU decide, and will also learn that it will have to watch you to know where to go.<br><b>References : </b><br> With the gentle leader you need to be really careful, it is best for taller dogs. For my two brittany spaniels I use prong collars. They are not as dangerous to the trachea as a choke collar. I had a friend who actually tried it on herself before she put it on her dog and said it doesn't hurt too badly, but gets the point across. My dogs are nightmares on the leash w/o their prong collars, but they walk perfectly when I have them on. Just remember that most of these things are training tools, and aren't meant to be used the dog's whole life, but until they get the point. My dogs are slowly getting the idea that they shouldn't pull even without the prong collar, but it is a slow process. Something else that you may want to try is keeping the dog's attention on you, and making sure that the dog knows that YOU decide where you're going to go. When your dog is pulling, randomly turn around in the other direction, when you come to a corner, if your dog wants to go right, you go left. The dog will learn that YOU decide, and will also learn that it will have to watch you to know where to go.
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