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Most of the time, teaching a puppy how to walk
at heel is quite simple. If you start training as
soon as you bring your pup home, walking your dog
should be a breeze. At first, keep your pup off
the leash - hold a treat by your ankle, start
walking at a regular pace, and encourage her to
follow. Give her the treat once you have walked a
small distance.
Repeat this until she's good at keeping time
with you. The next step is to attach the lead, but
don't take her for a walk outside your home and
yard. All dogs get excited - and therefore are
much more likely to pull on the lead - when
they're being taken for a walk. If she doesn't
behave as well when on a lead, try the exercise
recommended above for adult dogs. Don't forget to
praise at regular intervals when she performs
well.
Whether you're teaching a new dog old tricks,
or an old dog new ones, with persistence, patience
and lots of dog treats you should have an obedient
companion in no time.
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