There are many different ways to train loose leash walking. I like training it in a class with distractions and for my baby puppies that is really where they learn what a leash is. I took my boys to class for the first time this week and the only thing we worked on was loose leash. We started just standing in place and click/treat for loose leash. Then we would like a step and when the puppy followed we click/treat again when the leash is loose. The boys were walking pretty good with me and my husband for most of the class. I also like using a long line for loose leash, it really seems to help them understand that being near me is the behavior I want since they have the choice to go quite a distance from me but are only get a click/treat if they are close enough for me to touch them. Make sure you are using really yummy treats in class, it helps you to compete with the distractions. Many people bring kibble or other so-so treats that the dogs are happy working for at home but can't compete with the excitement of class.
The puppies first practice
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Friday was a nice cool day for our AKC trial. The girls each did a 200 yd straight out and back. They took to it like they had been coursing all their lives. Both have wonderful recalls, this will be fun for the Dec events in Cat Springs and Waller TX.
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Looks like they had great fun!!!
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Great shots of a couple of happy and determined puppies!
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Great photos and good fun. Thanks for sharing.
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Where and when in Waller?
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Waller is the 17th and 18th of Dec. Its at a horse farm on the northeast corner of town.
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Lisa..we will have to be there…I live in Waller-ish...about 10 minutes or so away..too cool.
