Dogs need to learn that walking on a leash means no pulling. Once you teach this, the leash is a great way to help set boundaries for your pet, because you are in charge and make the decisions on where you both go.

Dogs need to learn that walking on a leash means no pulling. Once you teach this, the leash is a great way to help set boundaries for your pet, because you are in charge and make the decisions on where you both go.

Dogs off the leash and thinking for themselves won't respect your authority. Running free, a dog can suddenly take off after another dog, a child, run into the street, or just run away.

When you walk your dog using a leash, you are able to control your dog to a certain extent. The dog may still try to attack another animal, but you are able to pull him away easily.

You are not in control of any other animal that may run free, but you can still tell yours "no" and your dog will know that you are the one in charge.

If your dog is not on a leash, they are not controlled. Because they still have animal instincts, they may hear an animal make a noise, and run after the animal. Other animals could get hurt this way.

Keeping your dog on a leash gives you control of the situation, and keeps your dog a great deal calmer. It is essential to use a leash while training your dog.

One of the most important aspects of training is using consistent and well timed praise or corrections. Use of a leash and collar allows you to keep your dod close to you so that you can provide praise or correction at the proper time.

Without a leash, it is difficult to control a dog, and would make it almost impossible to train him or her. The recall ("COME") command is one of the most important things to teach a dog, however many dog owners find this to be one of the most difficult command to teach.

Many people often quickly move to off leash recalls, although consistent and repetitive training ON LEASH will achieve a recall that happens every time (please watch for upcoming articles about recalls). When your dog is without a leash, there are many distractions: a tree, a squirrel, or you.

Many times you will be number three on the list of choices. When training, you must remove any other choices, so the dog can only respond to you. Avoiding the other wrong choices allow you to avoid the negative attention your dog may get from the incorrect choices.