Training a new puppy to accept a collar and lease is the real key to successfully training him. This is called puppy leash training. It can be started as soon as he is settled in his new home.
By training your pup to become used to a collar and leash, you are establishing yourself as the one in charge. You'll quickly find out that dogs thrive when they know what is expected of them.
Once your pet learns to accept that collar and lead it's easier to move into other areas of training with a much greater likelihood of success. Here's what you should do.
Be sure to buy a collar that is the right size. Don't buy a collar that you think he'll grow into. If a collar is too loose it won't stay on. But it should be big enough that you are able to make some adjustments. The rule of thumb is that you should be able to fit two fingers easily between collar and neck.
At first when you put his collar on you should give him lots and lots of affection and attention to stop him from constantly being aware of that strange thing that's around his neck. It will take time for him to get used to it. Once he becomes used to how the collar feels, you'll be able to get right into a real training program for your puppy. Leash training is a whole lot easier to accomplish if you give him lots of time to simply getting used to wearing a collar before you attempt other training.
After he's gotten used to wearing his collar, the next thing to do is to connect a lightweight, short leash onto his collar. The leash length should never be more than about three feet. Then just let him simply drag the leash around for no more than a few minutes at a time. You're trying to have him become accustomed to the feel of something fastened to the collar.
Keep a close eye on your pup when he is walking around with the lead connected. If he does get stuck when you're not around, he might get agitated and frightened. You do want him to see what it feels like to be restricted for a short time, but you do not want him to get upset when it occurs. So quickly free the lead when it's stuck.
It won't take too long until he is used to the feel of the leash. But now, instead of letting him drag the leash freely, connect one end of his lead to you. Continue to let him explore and get himself stuck just like he did before. But instead, this time, don't go to him to untangle the leash.
Instead try to help him rid of that stuck feeling. Do that by crouching down and calling his name. Encourage him to come to you maybe by offering a treat or favorite toy. When he does come, praise him lavishly and reward him. Keep doing this for short periods of time every day. Be sure to release him from the leash after he's done what you asked a few times, but always leave his collar on.
You'll know that your puppy leash training has been successful when he routinely comes when he is called after he reaches the end of the leash. With this success, you'll find that the rest of your puppy's training will go so much more smoothly.
By training your pup to become used to a collar and leash, you are establishing yourself as the one in charge. You'll quickly find out that dogs thrive when they know what is expected of them.
Once your pet learns to accept that collar and lead it's easier to move into other areas of training with a much greater likelihood of success. Here's what you should do.
Be sure to buy a collar that is the right size. Don't buy a collar that you think he'll grow into. If a collar is too loose it won't stay on. But it should be big enough that you are able to make some adjustments. The rule of thumb is that you should be able to fit two fingers easily between collar and neck.
At first when you put his collar on you should give him lots and lots of affection and attention to stop him from constantly being aware of that strange thing that's around his neck. It will take time for him to get used to it. Once he becomes used to how the collar feels, you'll be able to get right into a real training program for your puppy. Leash training is a whole lot easier to accomplish if you give him lots of time to simply getting used to wearing a collar before you attempt other training.
After he's gotten used to wearing his collar, the next thing to do is to connect a lightweight, short leash onto his collar. The leash length should never be more than about three feet. Then just let him simply drag the leash around for no more than a few minutes at a time. You're trying to have him become accustomed to the feel of something fastened to the collar.
Keep a close eye on your pup when he is walking around with the lead connected. If he does get stuck when you're not around, he might get agitated and frightened. You do want him to see what it feels like to be restricted for a short time, but you do not want him to get upset when it occurs. So quickly free the lead when it's stuck.
It won't take too long until he is used to the feel of the leash. But now, instead of letting him drag the leash freely, connect one end of his lead to you. Continue to let him explore and get himself stuck just like he did before. But instead, this time, don't go to him to untangle the leash.
Instead try to help him rid of that stuck feeling. Do that by crouching down and calling his name. Encourage him to come to you maybe by offering a treat or favorite toy. When he does come, praise him lavishly and reward him. Keep doing this for short periods of time every day. Be sure to release him from the leash after he's done what you asked a few times, but always leave his collar on.
You'll know that your puppy leash training has been successful when he routinely comes when he is called after he reaches the end of the leash. With this success, you'll find that the rest of your puppy's training will go so much more smoothly.
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After an outdoor training session, reward your dog with a cozy heated dog bed to keep him warm in the cooler weather or a coolaroo dog bed to keep him cool in warmer weather.
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