continue to praise the dog for good
behavior, but phase out the treats.
hOw LONG IT TAkEs
Young or energetic dogs require more
training than mature or calm dogs.
Dogs that don’t get out of the house
much require more training than dogs
that see the world on a regular basis.
To maintain the momentum of the
learning process, make sure the animal
gets plenty of exercise. Be consistent.
Never allow the dog to get somewhere
by pulling; all family members need to
be on board with this.
Above all, have patience. Some
days it may feel like your dog will
never learn, then suddenly, one day
you will look back and have to think
hard to remember how he or she used
to pull.
Erica Pytlovany is a certified pet
dog trainer with WOOFS! Dog Training
Center, in Arlington, VA. Learn more at
WoofsDogTraining.com.
MOrE ExPErT AdvICE
Teach your dog not to pull while
you are both standing still by
holding the leash firmly with both
hands and refusing to budge until
your dog slackens the leash. Not
a single step! Hold on tight and
ignore every leash-lunge.
As soon as he or she sits, say
“Good dog,” offer a food treat,
and then take one large step for-
ward and stand still again. Repeat
this sequence, advancing to two
steps, then three steps, until your
dog walks calmly forward on a
loose leash and sits quickly when
you stop and stand still.
~ Dr. Ian Dunbar, DogStarDaily.
com
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