How to leash train your puppy for enjoyable, well-behaved walks?

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What's the best way to leash train your dog? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 20 days old | 8 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

Young puppies are best trained with positive reinforcement and encouragement whilst you set the guidelines you would like for the rest of their life! Ask your puppy to sit as you pt on the leash then get someone to put down her food bowl and allow her to walk herself over to it praising her as she goes; repeat for sit/wait commands etc and praise and treat her as she goes. Initially only ask her to walk places you know she will want to go - to food/in-out of garden etc and ask her to sit/wait regularly; stop and wait if she starts to pull and distract her with treats or petting if she tries to chew the lead etc. Make walking a positive and rewarding but calm experience and it will be easy for everyone!

How to leash train your puppy for enjoyable, well-behaved walks?

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