Why PREPARE for leash training puppies? Because professional dog trainers consider leash training one of the most difficult obedience activities. And if these experts consider it difficult, why not get started with the right tools?

If you're still thinking, "Yeah sure - I need a dog, a leash, a collar, and a training area. Then, I'll start walking and correct any inappropriate behavior like pulling." Unfortunately, that's old school dog training. It MAY work over a long period of time. It may NOT. Let's try again.

Preparation For Leash Training Puppies - FAQs

You need the following items. (Questions will be addressed, but you may want details - see the resources below for more information.)

1. A puppy or dog.
Duh!

2. A leash, but how long and should it be retractable?
The standard six-foot leash is fine.
Professional dog trainers frown on retractable leashes for training.

3. A collar, but which kind?.
You can use a standard collar, a body harness, or something called a Gentle Leader.

4. Rewards for the correct behavior. Which treats should you use for leash training?
Use treats the dog really likes. Sounds obvious, but if your dog's not eager for the treat, the training will not succeed.

5. An environment. Where's best to start - inside the house, outside, in an open field, etc.?
Start in an area where the distractions are minimal; for example, inside the house.

6. A method - when will you treat, how often, what's acceptable behavior and what's not?
The answers to these questions are dependent on the method you choose. First choose a method recommended by experts; you will find the answers in the method description.

Free Resources

Internet Search Engine (Google, Yahoo) with keywords such as leash training a puppy and leash training puppies.

Use specific keywords on EzineArticles.com. There are many experts writing dog training articles on this site as well as document repositories such as scribd.com.