TUESDAYS TRAINING TIP 🐕
Continuing the theme for January’s TTT of focusing on training equipment and tools:
• Invest in a longline for training •
*Usually* when using a longline, it allows your dog to have more freedom
… unless you’re Max, who sometimes doesn’t understand that I’m allowing him 10 metres of freedom instead of his lovely heel walking 😆
I meet lots of puppy owners that are worried about transitioning to off lead freedom, and I always recommend starting out with a longline first. This way you can have the safety of catching them before they bolt away and build your own confidence at handling your dog off lead
Of course, we should be practicing an excellent recall, building on the distractions so that our dog can still respond to us - your longline can aid your training while still giving your dog a good run and sniff safely
💡 Some top tips for longlines:
1. Get a waterproof line! I once made the mistake of using a fabric longline with a dog suffering with runny poops 💩… I’ll say no more 🫣
2. It takes time to learn how to handle a longline well. For me, the best way is to loop the lead like in the video, hold it in one hand with my palm to the sky (it stops the lead dropping), then releasing one loop at a time. Then simply loop back up as needed
3. Is your training going well? Then drop it like it’s hot! Yep, to further aid my transition to off lead freedom, I’ll attach my longline, but let it trail behind my dog. I’m now hands free, but I still have an emergency grab handle for my dog
4. I prefer a thick, brightly coloured line. The thickness of the one in the video stops it becoming tangled as much as others I’ve used, and the bright colour means I can always see it, and subsequently where my dog is!
5. Attach the longline to a harness for ultimate safety
If you’d like more info on longlines or recall, let me know!
Emma at Elmtree Dogs (BSc, MSc, UKSD Scent Detection Instructor)
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Take them as a whole piece or pre cut into bite size strips!
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Meet Martha ✨
When Martha first started her training walks, she was a strong puller! The video below was taken during our 3rd training walk ⬇️
You’ll see she’s slowed down, enjoying a sniff, and walking with me rather than against me! 😆
You’ll also see a few “turn around and try again” moments that really help Martha reset
Well done Martha 👏
If you’d like to know more about training walks or lead pulling, send us a message 😀
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Our popular puppy class now has a weekend course! See the details below ⬇️
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• Walking nicely
• Recall
• Leave it
• Stay
• Confidence & socialisation
And more!
📍 Where? Aston, S26
🗓️ When? Sundays 10am, starting 11th August
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Led by Emma (BSc Animal Behaviour & Training)
