๐ป Weโve been howlingly busy with our new digs, so no over-the-top Halloween bash this year!
๐ But we couldnโt resist letting the pups romp in some terrifying(ly cute) dress-ups during the week.
How spooky are our little howlowieners? ๐
๐ Loose Leash Walking Tips ๐
๐พ Start in a Low Distraction Environment ๐
๐พ Bring some tasty treats ๐: Reward your dog with treats they love to keep them motivated.
๐พ Short Sessions โฑ๏ธ: Keep training sessions brief but frequent to maintain focus.
๐พ Change Directions โ๏ธ: If your dog pulls, change directions to regain their attention.
๐พ Stop and Wait โ: Stop walking when your dog pulls, and wait until the leash is loose before continuing.
๐พ Praise and Treat ๐ฅณ: Consistently reward your dog for walking with a loose leash.
๐พ Stay Calm ๐: Maintain a calm demeanor to keep your dog relaxed and focused.
๐พ Use Proper Equipment ๐ฆฎ: Use one type of tool (e.g flat collar and lead, slip leash etc) while training loose leash.
๐พ Practice Patience ๐ง: Be patient and give your dog time to learn and adjust.
๐พ Gradually Increase Distractions ๐ถ: Slowly introduce distractions as your dog gets better at loose leash walking.
Happy training! ๐พ
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โ๏ธ Wet weather training today
A group of reactive dogs relaxing and training together
Love this group and the support for each other ๐งก