The Biggest Mistake When Using a Leash: Many Pet Owners Make It

30.01.2023 12:42

Sometimes dog owners are faced with the fact that their pets behave decently and calmly while they are on a leash, but as soon as the leash is unfastened, the pet breaks loose and does not hear commands.

This behavior needs to be corrected.

First, we need to understand the reasons.

Experts note that this most often happens in situations where the leash and related accessories are chosen incorrectly and the animal experiences discomfort.

As a result, there is a desire to quickly free oneself “from the shackles” in order to feel freedom.

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You should also avoid pulling your dog too hard on the leash if it wants to approach the bushes or slightly change the direction of the walk.

If your pet suddenly starts to pull on the leash, you need to give it an unpleasant but short tug so that it understands that it is doing something wrong, and that it is the owner who is in control of the walk.

It is important to do this before the leash becomes completely taut.

Next, you need to take into account that the normal state of the leash is relaxed.

Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor