When you live with a dog, one of the things you most want to do is go for a walk with your best furry friend and enjoy the walk, without jerks. Getting this is not difficult, especially if it is a puppy, but it can take time.
So, if you want to enjoy with your dog, then we are going to tell you how to train my dog not to pull on the leash. You will see how little by little you are achieving it.
What do you use to take him for a walk?
For many years a leash has been attached to the collar to go out for a walk. It is a way to keep the dog under control at all times, but it is not very adequate. I'll tell you why: if you have a dog that pulls on the leash, if you react by giving it a tug, all the force will be received by its neck, so the animal could end up suffering serious injuries in this part of its body, and even, in serious situations, suffocate.
What happens then? You and your dog are walking. A dog passes by, yours pulls on the leash because it wants to come up and say hello. You throw him, because you don't want him to move from your side. Your furry will end up associating the pull (negative stimulus) with the other dogs (stimulus that should be positive). But on top of that, if he gets hurt, he might even get scared of the leash, or of you.
Therefore, it is always better to use, of course, a leash, but long, about two meters, and a harness. You have probably read on more than one site that harnesses make the dog pull more. That is not true. The harness takes better care of your friend's body, since in the event that you throw him, the force will be received by the animal's chest, which is a region much stronger than the neck. If it's a pulling dog, you can buy the sense-ible or halti harness.
How to prevent my dog from pulling on the leash?
With these two tools and with treats for dogs, teaching the dog to walk correctly is very simple, since you only have to give him a prize every few steps, for example, every two meters. If you see another animal approaching, anticipate your friend's reaction: go giving him various prizes until you have passed him. In the event that he barks, stop and wait ten seconds; If he hasn't barked in that time, give him a treat again.
It is also very important that the walks are fun. You must take advantage of that time you have to be together to the fullest. Thus, It is highly advisable that from time to time you stop and give him caresses, not for any special reason, but simply because you feel like doing it. If you live in a town where there are areas to safely release the dogs, take them there so they can have contact with others of their kind and make friends.
You can take the opportunity to meet those neighbors who like these animals, and who knows, you can make new friends too.