A dog is not only a friend and partner, but also a guard. She can follow the territory entrusted to her, freely walking or sitting on a chain. If you decide to tie a dog, you need to do it correctly and do not forget about the care and education of the animal.
Experts do not recommend putting dogs on a chain. No matter what age the animal is, it will be a psychological trauma for it. But, if a chain dog is necessary, create acceptable conditions for it.
How to train your dog to chain?
Under no circumstances should you put the dog on the chain right away. Firstly, the animal will receive severe stress due to an unexpected restriction of freedom, and secondly, the dog will try to break loose, constantly barking, whining and howling.
It is better to teach the animal to the chain at the age of 4 to 8 months, when the pet has grown up, but has not yet felt freedom to the fullest. An adult dog can also be put on a chain, but at any opportunity it will surely run away and it will be very difficult to catch it.
Before restricting your puppy's freedom, put on a collar and wait for the animal to get used to it. Then start using the leash, and only then put on the chain. If possible, it is better to equip the checkpoint. To create this structure, you will need a metal cable and a chain 1.5-2 meters long. The cable is stretched along the perimeter of the protected area, a chain is attached to it so that it can slide.
The checkpoint gives the dog the opportunity to protect a large territory, move quickly and feel better psychologically, and a short leash will not get underfoot and interfere with the animal's actions. If an intruder enters the territory, he will not be able to determine the radius of the dog's movement.
Features of raising a dog sitting on a chain
Some owners who have accustomed their pet to the chain think that this is where the process of training and educating the animal ends. But in order for a reliable guard to grow from a puppy, he needs to pay attention: to engage in physical development, especially to watch the bones and muscles of the hind limbs.
A dog living on a chain needs to be able to attack. She must be agile, agile, have a strong grip and be able to avoid dangerous objects (knives, bits, sticks, etc.). To do this, you need to deal with the animal, teach him how to properly deal with a person, attend special courses with him and teach him to be disciplined.
Before you put the dog on the chain, take care of the conditions of detention. The animal should have a kennel and preferably an aviary. An obedient pet can be put on a chain at night to protect the territory, and during the day you can give the opportunity to relax in the aviary.
