A dog living in a city, from a puppy age, should get used to wearing a collar and leash. The sooner you start accustoming your pet to these useful accessories, the better. A properly raised dog will calmly walk on a leash, without causing inconvenience to the owner and others.
It is necessary
- - collar;
- - leash;
- - goodies;
- - a ball or other toy.
Instructions
Step 1
Start by putting a collar on your puppy. Most dogs get used to new sensations pretty quickly - after a few days your pet will stop noticing it. If the dog is persistently trying to get rid of the new thing, study the collar. It can chafe the animal's neck or button up too tightly. Adjust the tension or change to a more comfortable collar.
Step 2
When the dog gets used to the collar, it is the leash's turn. Choose the right model with a sturdy carabiner that locks securely to the collar. The length of the leash should allow the dog to walk a long distance.
Step 3
Let the dog sniff the leash. Clip it to your collar and take your dog for a walk. First, let her run freely. The leash must not restrict the movement of the dog. For the first walk, half an hour is enough.
Step 4
It is important that the leash in the mind of the dog is associated exclusively with positive emotions. Putting it on and taking it off, give the dog a treat. As a result, the quick-witted pet will quickly tie tasty things, a long-awaited walk and a leash together and will not resist packing.
Step 5
If the dog stubbornly does not want to walk on a leash, whines and lies down on the ground, do not yell at him or try to punish him. Stretch the treat to the dog, encouraging him to stand up and take a few steps. You can throw a ball forward and run after it with your pet. Gradually, the dog will understand that life on a leash is not so bad.
Step 6
When your dog gets used to walking on a leash, start disciplining him. An animal living in the city must understand the command "Near" and calmly walk alongside the owner on a short leash. If you give the command, be consistent. Restrain your dog from running. However, be attentive to her needs - do not pull or jerk the dog if he decides to stop on urgent matters. Wait for the pet and keep driving.
