One thing you can do as a dog owner is learn how to teach your dog to walk on a loose leash. Not only will this make the walk more pleasant for you, but also for your dog. A dog that can walk on a loose leash is more likely to be paying attention to its handler and less distracted by the crowded city around him. A dog that is on a loose leash is easier to control.
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Make sure you start with a hungry dog. Depending on your dog's learning ability this could take a few minutes to a few days for them to figure out the 'game'. The game you want them to learn is that when you pat your leg, and they come toward you. They get a treat. Simple as that. First associate the leg patting with a treat while you are indoors. Once the dog understands that when you pat your leg and he comes toward you he gets a treat then you can move outdoors. Don't get frustrated if your dog doesn't understand or want to play the game outdoors. Step back a few steps and start in a quiet park so the dog pays attention to you. Once the dog realizes that you are playing the leg patting game start walking forward. Let your dog go to the end of the leash, if they start to pull - stop walking and pat your leg. If you did your base training correctly then the dog should turn and come toward you for a treat. As you practice, the leg pat will become more of a warning to the dog that he is reaching the end of the line and shouldn't go much further. This goes without saying, but all of this training should be done on a six foot leash. You can substitute a noise or other gesture but the leg pat is the most obvious to the dog.
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