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Leash Training
The following article was written by Rachel Peeples, DVM
Place a well-fitted collar (tight enough not to slip over ears; loose enough a couple of fingers will fit under the collar) on puppy at least by eight weeks of age. Puppy may object but pay no attention. Puppy will soon adjust to wearing the collar. Once puppy is comfortable with the collar, put a leash on the collar. Let puppy drag the leash around for a day or so. Then pick up the leash and walk with puppy. ; Do not try to guide puppy just let it get used to the "feel" of the leash for 3 to 4 days. Then start applying pressure to the leash and encourage puppy to follow your lead. Reward for compliance; ignore fighting. Continue until puppy accepts leash. This will be followed by teaching "No Pull" and "Heel" with the other obedience commands.
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