HOW AND WHEN TO TAKE PUPPY FOR THEIR FIRST WALK
Before you even put the harness and leash on your new puppy there are steps to take π
We use food to keep our best friend engaged with us and slowly lessen the food amount. Come up with words you would like to use for behaviours, pair these words with your body movements. (Dogs talk with body language and are listening to yours every moment you are together).
When the time comes to actually use the leash your best friend will already have a great idea of the relationship with you without the leash.
Bringing in the leash be sure it is always in a smile (not tightly pulled).
When leaving the home if you leave with a smile in the leash you are able to continue with a smile in the leash. (Sounds easy, but if you have not started off this way contact us to come and assist you)
Our newest best friend Reggie had all his vaccinations and was ready for his first walk in the big wide world, we can not wait for our next training session. Every time he is connected to the leash he is learning how he gets rewarded on the leash, be sure it is when the leash has a smile π
‘I love sharing my knowledge in the song and dance of dog behaviour and training, bringing humans and canines closer together’ ~Tamara Di Santo