Training

Training Tips - Leash Biting

A friend of mine whom I met at a business conference in Atlanta has the cutest dog whose face would make your heart melt and is such a sweetheart. Yet they were completely embarrassed to walk him as he would always bite on his leash. This is a very common behavior and the best way to fix this would be to:

1. stop walking as soon as they touch the leash with their mouth
2. you can stand on the leash and quickly pull the leash tighter under your foot and wait for them to stop biting the leash.
3. As soon as they stop biting it then the walk continues which is the real reward.
4. If they are a puppy then I would just ignore them carrying the leash in their mouths unless they start a “tug of war” game.
5. If they begin the “tug of war” game with the leash then just quickly place the leash under your foot (easier said then done!) and wait until they are finished.
6. In the meantime, I would like to suggest that you teach your dog the “Off” command so that when they touch the leash with their mouth then you can use the “Off” command to stop the behavior.
7. Remember dogs do what works to get your attention so if it is not fun to bite the leash then they will not continue that behaviour.

If you have any questions at all on these training tips then please send me an email at Marcia@happyhound.ca or give me a call 613-253-5535, and I will walk you through the process and give you extra tips to help with your success.

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