Have you ever been in a new city or location or situation and uncertain of where to go and the person who’s supposed to be guiding you keeps getting you mixed up? It’s this confusing if we don’t provide dogs with proper guidance and direction. Read here for some great insight on giving appropriate cues to dogs when walking and stopping.
Tag: leash
My Puppy Won’t Walk on Leash! 3 Ways to Train Your Puppy to Love Her Leash
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A leash is the perfect tool for keeping a puppy near enough so you can supervise her. However, it can be a little tricky getting some puppies to walk on leash, because some puppies get scared as soon as they feel even a slight tug.
Reactive Dog: Foundation Exercises for Your Leash-Reactive Dog
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Do you have a reactive dog? You might think the answer is that if you try treats and they don’t work you should move to a method that’s more severe, such as yanking with a choke chain or pinch collar or something so aversive that it makes the dog want to stop. What you really should do is improve your technique and work at the distance from the distraction where you can keep the reactive Rover focused on you.
Shock Collar or Leash When Exercising Dogs on Town Streets
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Does a shock collar provide the same control as a leash when exercising a dog around town? It depends on the dog and the owner; a lot can go wrong.