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Dog owners know that the pet needs to be walked. A dog’s daily walking requirements of 20 to 30 minutes must be met. Daily walks would not only ensure that the physical form of the dog is maintained but also guarantee that mental stability is attained to avoid the formation of behaviors that will make the dog an undesirable pet.

Walking the dog properly is one of the responsibilities of a good dog owner. Allowing the dog to walk in front is actually allowing the dog to be the leader of the pack. The dog should benefit from the exercise but an owner of a dog that is hard to manage will have highly strung pet instead. For that reason, training the dog to walk on a leash is imperative. A dog that is properly trained to walk on leash would be more manageable and walking will be an enjoyable form of exercise both for the dog and for the owner.

Dogs are intelligent animals but they should never be expected to come from the breeder already familiar with wearing a collar and being restricted by a leash. Training the dog to walk on a leash just like any other kind of training is best started while the dog is still a puppy. Start the training by familiarizing the dog with the feel of a collar around its neck. Expect the pup to try to dislodge the collar but when the pet is already comfortable with the collar you can now introduce the leash.

Familiarize the dog with the feel of the collar and leash by walking the dog around the house. Because of an exuberant nature, the puppy would love to follow the master around. This means the dog would happily trot beside you.

An interesting scent or a rustling sound will awaken the predatory nature of the dog. If this happens, all you need to do is to stop walking. The dog has to learn that if it tries to pull on the leash the enjoyable exercise will be stopped. Once the dog has settled down, you can praise the pet and reward the good behavior with a treat. Walking with a loose leash hanging between you and your dog cannot be learned by the dog instantly. A pet owner has to be patient and persistent to be able to teach the dog to walk on a leash but it is certainly rewarding to have a well trained pet.

Find out more about how to train a dog to walk on a leash and dog first aid at Sarah’s Dogs.

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