Teaching a large dog to walk on a leash can be a little more difficult. Never fear, DealDash is here with tips for walking a large dog on a leash.

Teaching your large breed dog how to walk on a leash is very important. It will stop your big dog from pulling and tugging on the leash while you are walking him.  Putting your large dog on a leash will keep him by your side while also giving him enough room to roam around. Training your dog how to walk on a leash can be a difficult task, but these tips will help make the process much easier. Read on for more information from DealDash.

Getting Prepared

The first thing you need is a sturdy collar or harness and a 6-foot leash. You don’t want the leash to be any shorter because he won’t be able to explore, but if it’s longer you might have trouble managing him. It is best to use a sturdy collar because your dog can easily slip out of the buckle while they are on the leash. The best collar for your dog is a Martingale Collar. These types of collars will help make training your dog to walk on a leash easier. It is best to also be prepared with some treats for your dog.

Give a Command

Pick a phrase or a word that will let your dog know what he should expect. Since you are not telling your dog to heel a simple “let’s go” will work well. You should start out by walking on the side of your dog and then give the command.

When you notice your dog is pulling on the leash you should stop walking immediately and do not move. You should never allow your dog to keep moving forward when he is pulling or lugging. This will teach him that the only way he is going to move is if he leaves some slack on the leash. When there is slack on the leash, you can then command your dog to go.

Make It Rewarding

Once your dog is getting used to the leash and is obeying your commands, you should reward him with praises, toys or some treats. You most likely will need a lot of treats when you first start training him to get his attention.  If you give him treats frequently it will encourage him to walk on a leash.

Thanks for Reading

Training your dog to walk on a leash will take a lot of patience.  Remember to be consistent with the commands and reward him for his good behavior. Before you know it, your dog will be walking on a leash with no problems.

Teaching a dog how to walk on a leash is important, especially for a larger breed dog. Even though you might not have any trouble handling a 25-pound large breed puppy, once he is a grown 80-pound dog you might run into some problems. Teaching him how to walk nicely on a leash when he is young will make your life easier.

I hope that you found this DealDash article on walking a large breed dog helpful. If you have any tips for pets and their owners please share them below in a comment on this DealDash blog.

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