“Cesar Millan’s Secrets to Training Your Puppy Not to Pull on Leash” is a DVD which concentrates on teaching dog owners how to effectively control their dog’s behavior without using shock collars or aggressive methods such as dominance displays. The author, Cesar Millan, talks about his own experiences and those of his professional dog groomers as well as the challenges of owning a dog. He provides useful tips on how to get your dog to stop pulling and become an enjoyable part of your family. This particular dog training book contains many useful dog training tricks which will not only make it easier for you to train your dog but will also have a positive impact on your dog’s behaviour. In fact, if you follow the advice within this book, you can in fact teach your dog not to pull on the leash and enjoy all the benefits of having a dog at home.
It is important to understand that when it comes to dog training, the key is to instill in your dog that pulling on the leash isn’t acceptable. This book teaches dog owners how to effectively handle their dog’s natural instincts to pull. Most dog pulling is simply your dog wanting to move forward towards whatever he wants to get to. Although your dog does have a lot of energy and instinct, it is up to you as a dog owner to provide him with the basic tools he needs to move forward. If you want to know how to teach your dog not to pull on the leash, you must first understand the reasons why he does this and then use these reasons as motivation for redirecting your dog’s behavior.
One of the primary reasons why dogs pull on leash is because they feel threatened or insecure. Whenever they walk past another dog on a leash, they immediately grab onto the leash and start pulling. Another reason why dogs pull on leash is simply because they are bored and need a quick burst of energy. Dogs also pull on leash because they are playing. Playing tug-of-war provides dogs with an outlet for their aggression, which in turn strengthens their desire to pull.
In addition to understanding why your dog pulls on the leash, you must also comprehend how to teach your dog not to do this behavior. The majority of dog pulling is caused by the dog’s inability to communicate with his owner in a clear and effective manner. First, when you begin training a dog not to pull on the leash you must establish your authority as the leader of your pack. You must direct your dog’s behavior towards the person that he is supposed to obey. If you attempt to instruct your dog while he is pulling on the leash, you will only be encouraging him to continue his behavior. If you firmly tell him “no” and then hold tight to his collar, he will understand that you mean business and will stop pulling.
Second, you must always remain in the same position while training dog not to pull on the leash. During the training process, you should always walk backwards, allowing your dog to follow at a distance. This will allow your dog to learn that pulling on leash is futile. By walking backwards, the dog will be forced to see what is ahead of him and will have a better chance of stopping his pulling.
Finally, you should never let your dog pull on leash unless there is an obvious and present threat to yourself or others. There are several situations that can provide an indication that your dog may be about to pull. You should watch out for your dog walking alongside you when you are in the line of sight of a car, walking beside the street, or walking by an emergency vehicle. These indications indicate that your dog may be ready to pull. In some cases, you will need to walk in front of your dog to provide sufficient space between the two of you, allowing him to see what is ahead of him.
To effectively teach your dog not to pull on leash, practice this early in the dog training process. Establish a routine and stick to it. Walk with your dog regularly and always walk behind him, allowing him enough space to see what is ahead of him. If your dog has become accustomed to this, the next step is to condition him to walk forward in a forward direction instead of going in a linear motion.
The final step is to condition your dog to pull when there is no immediate physical threat. You can condition your dog to stop pulling whenever you hold a treat above his head or walk out in front of you. You can also use treats to condition your dog to walk up to another dog, or even to turn around and sit on the other side of the dog. By consistently using these simple dog training tips, your dog will learn to understand that pulling on the leash is not appropriate and will soon begin to show a greater willingness to go in a forward direction.
