Dog Trick of the Day

8/8/12
Walking the Dog:

1.Teach your dog to retrieve and carry a leash.

2.Once your dog is retrieving the leash easily, start practicing having him/her hold it with some resistance (hold on the end and give a little tug).

3.Hand your dog the leash and click and treat him/her for grabbing it and walking with you.

4.With the leash firmly in your dog's mouth, practice giving it a tug, and click and treat him/her for pulling back or hanging on.

5.Gradually increase the amount of resistance you offer to prepare him/her for a real dog on the end of the lead.

6.When she can carry the leash while you are offering resistance, go ahead and add a real dog.

7.The dog you add should be an adult with some leash manners and the leash should be attached to a flat buckle collar.

8.The dog being led should be clicked and treated for walking slightly ahead of the other dog but not outright pulling.

9.Wow, you've taught your dog how to walk the dog!!!