Now that Spring is here I have a big job! I need to teach THREE dogs how to loose leash walk. These means the dogs should be walking next to me or right behind me without pulling on their leashes. Of the three, Artie and Buddy will be the most difficult to train. You see….I didn’t properly train them as young dogs, so they developed bad habits such as walking ahead of me, pulling, and stopping often to smell or mark their surroundings. It is SO important to begin walking them correctly the first time they walk.
Today was Coby’s first time walking. Dave and I took turns with the dogs. One of us had Coby and the other had the two older dogs. Although Coby was very excited, he did well for his first time. I am glad that Dave came with us to make sure I started Coby out the right way. You see, I am a softy, and although I want Coby to learn proper walking, there is also that part of me who wants him to enjoy the fun things like sniffing and experiencing nature.
I will be looking at many articles and videos about loose leash walking. Below is an easy read from Cesar. If you have a new dog, start off correctly. It’s easier to teach them right the first time then correct bad behaviors!
http://www.cesarsway.com/training/thewalk/6-Tips-for-Mastering-the-Dog-Walk
My Life with ABC 
When I had Izzy in doggy school they made me buy a harness because she likes to pull. It made a huge difference and now she is pleasant to walk.
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Interesting. I’ve seen that before but didn’t know it had a technical term. Good luck! 🙂
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Thanks
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My Silky Terrier wasn’t trained very well. He’s so stubborn, he runs ahead and has almost strangled himself in the process. We had a trainer come train our big dog when she was little and she walks exactly how a properly trained pup should. Such a lady, that dog is! 🙂
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I think it’s more difficult to train the little ones.
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walking multiple dogs at once always seems a challenge. Making sure each is properly trained I’m sure makes life much more easier for the person they are dragging along with them.
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I need a harness for my dog. I didn’t properly train him when he was younger either. He ends up nearly choking himself on his leash now because he wants to run ahead of me.
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Yep, that’s what A and B do too!!! They gag sometimes when pulling. Retraining them now isn’t easy but will be worth it.
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These are great tips! Our big old mutt is terrible at walking on a leash, he is always pulling! IT isn’t until we get him tired out that he finally just walks by our side
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Your dog is too cute! I will keep this in mind when/if we ever get a dog.
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It is a hard job. My dog still doesn’t quite have it.
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A great article & info to share!
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Thank you!
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