Training Puppies to Walk
Most new puppies will tend to swerve all over the sidewalk, stop to smell various objects for several minutes, and pee at least three times each block. However, with a little bit of training, your puppy will want to walk in stride with you. To get started, you will want to buy a retractable dog leash so you can control the distance your puppy walks from you. You want to ensure that your puppy is within about two feet from you at all times, so adjust their leash length and correct them accordingly. Some puppies will want to pull you down the street with the leash, and some won’t. For puppies that pull, a simple tug on the leash and praise when they stop pulling should help prevent them from learning that pulling is okay. When a puppy stops to smell something, give them a few seconds, but don’t let them linger, let them know that you are in control.
Treats and praise are key to training a dog to do most anything. When you are training a puppy you will want to give out both freely, this will help them to learn faster.