Teaching your dog how to walk on a leash/Project 14

What you will need

1. Your dog
2. A dog leash
3. A box of dog treats and one of your dog's favorite toys


Teaching your dog how to walk on a leash

1. Put your dog on the leash, if they are not used to the leash you may want to play with him/her a little first to get them used to it.
2. Take your dog into a large open area with nothing to block their walking path. I prefer to use a long hallway. But outside in the yard is just as good, as long as their is nothing to distract your dog.
3. Once you are ready to begin training your dog, make sure he/she is close to your side and calm.
4. Hold the leash in one hand and the box of treats, or the toy, in the other hand. Hold the treats just above the dogs line of sight, where they have to look up just a little. One you have their attention begin walking. While you walk continue to hold the treats steady. This should keep their attention, so that they are concentrating on following the treats instead of running around. Once you feel like your dog has walked a good distance on the leash, stop and give them a treat and praise them.
5. After you have practiced with this technique for several days, start trying to walk them on the leash without something to keep the concentration. If they are successful, reward them.