Raising the Perfect Puppy: The Practical Guide on How to be Your Own Dog Whisperer<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n3. The Leash:<\/strong> Teaching your dog proper leash manners will put him into a calm, controlled state where he is ready to respond to your every command. Proper leash obedience will have your dog respond without getting overly excited or by pulling on the leash. The most common leash issue is pulling and this is usually caused by allowing the dog to get too excited before a walk, allowing the dog to run free when he needs control and allowing the habit of pulling to go unchecked as you take more walks. If your dog starts to develop this bad habit, the best way to stop it is to make the dog sit and wait before walking. Do this at the start of each walk and along the way each time your dog starts to pull. He will start to associate pulling with stopping his walk and before too long he’ll be calm and relaxed, knowing that this is the behavior that allows him the freedom and joy of going for a walk.<\/p>\n4. Obedience:<\/strong> Enrolling in an obedience class with your new dog is a great way to supplement your at-home training program. If you are a new dog owner, this will provide hands-on, how-to training from an expert to help you avoid pitfalls and learn how best to train your dog. Even if you are a veteran dog owner, you can always learn something new and it’s also a great way to acclimate your dog to other dogs, people and situations.<\/p>\nIn an obedience class, you’ll learn how to assert yourself as the alpha leader of the pack. You’ll learn how to display control so you and your dog are confident and you’ll learn how to use specific, strong commands that will give your dog clear direction. This is the best way to start out a new puppy, but it can also be a great tool for a difficult older dog that doesn’t behave as you would desire.<\/p>\n
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