Dog Obedience Training Tips

When you walk your dog, you want him to walk beside you, not pull your arm out of the socket. If a dog is not trained properly, they will usually pull you when they are on a leash. There are several things that can be done to stop this from happening, and make you in control once again.
You have to remember that you are the boss, not your dog. You have to be a very strong leader if you want your dog to listen to you. Through walking, you can establish yourself as a leader rather quickly.
Make sure you have a standard buckle collar and a strong lead, especially if you have a large dog. Retractable leads are not good for this purpose. It is good to have a wide collar with padding so that it is relaxed for your dog.
When you are hooking on the collar and lead, you need to be positive that your dog sits and stays. You have to remain in control, so do not let your dog run around while you are trying to leash him.
Be sure that you are out the door before your dog, and make your dog stay until you are out the door.
Make sure that your dog is always on the left side of you. If he moves over to the right, cease walking, and put him on the left side again, and be sure to praise him when he stays.
Be sure that you are always the leader; dogs should never be allowed to lead their masters. Make sure that your dog’s shoulder in never far in front of your legs.
If your dog starts to walk in front of you, you have to stop right away. To gain his attention, give him a small tug, and then pull him back to where he should be. You need to have a training noise for your dog. A click of the tongue will work. This is used for the word no, and a dog often ignores this word when on a walk. This noise needs to be implemented while giving the lead a small pull.
Remember that you will probably have to stop often when you are walking your dog. Keep walking your dog, and when he walks the right way, give them lots of love and praise. It is helpful to bring treats with you on your walks. If your dog goes too far ahead, repeat the stop, tug, pull, and noise.
You need to have a great deal of patience to get your dog to stop pulling on the leash. To become the best walkers, it can take your dog months to get it completely right. You have to keep up the training and practice to see the results you are seeking. If you don’t give up, your dog won’t either, and you will soon begin to see him getting better and better at not pulling on the leash.
If you see that your dog keeps going forward no matter how many times you practice with him, you may need to touch him to get his attention, if he is not listening to your sound or commands. You will soon see that all of your efforts have paid off, and your dog will be walking beside you in no time.