| Golden Retriever puppies are still mischievous during | | | | take it off. Divert his attention to his chew toy instead. |
| their first days at home. You can't predict what they | | | | After a while, he won't bother having the collar on. |
| are getting themselves into. You will never know if | | | | Next, proceed with the leash. While he is still busy with |
| they will run across the street after seeing a cat pass | | | | his chew toy, slip the leash into the collar. When he |
| by or jump out out the window just to catch a flying | | | | starts to chew, immediately stop him by luring him with |
| bird. | | | | the chew toy. This is to discourage his bad behavior |
| To be safe than sorry, you should take preventive | | | | as soon as possible. Let the leash hang loose and |
| measures right from the start. This is when collar and | | | | allow him to roam freely with the leash. Just make |
| leash helps. When he is on a leash, you can be sure | | | | sure that the leash won't get caught up with chairs or |
| you can stop him right away from what he is planning | | | | any appliance. |
| to do even before it happens. A simple tug will distract | | | | Now hold the leash in your hand and start to walk him |
| him from a wrong behavior. | | | | out to the yard. He may attempt to pull. Immediately |
| Training a puppy to be on collar and leash can be | | | | stop him with a firm "no". Wait a while until he realizes |
| challenging for some. It can be annoying when your | | | | that there is no need to tug then carry on walking. Do |
| pup starts tugging and fighting just to get the collar and | | | | not allow him to walk ahead of you as this is exhibiting |
| leash off his neck. There are techniques that you can | | | | dominant behavior. Tell him to "stop" and "come." Then |
| do to make collar and leashing just a simple task. | | | | proceed with walking. |
| First, buy a comfortable and durable leather buckle | | | | Give him a positive reminder with his leash and collar |
| collar and a six foot nylon leash which is most likely | | | | on. Take him to the yard and practice playing fetch. |
| suited for a young pup. | | | | Reward him for behaving the right way. Take him to |
| Start with the collar. Entice him to play on his chew toy. | | | | the park and socialize with other dogs and their |
| While he is enjoying his time playing, quickly put the | | | | owners. This is to condition him that having a leash and |
| collar onto his neck. Make sure it is not too tight or too | | | | collar on is fun. Once he learns it, you and your pup are |
| loose, just a snug fit. He may notice something is on his | | | | now ready to roam the world. |
| neck and may start to roll around like crazy just to | | | | |