| to accept the collar and lead | | | | puppy to accept a leash, he or she must first learn to |
| Walking on a collar and lead is an important skill that | | | | accept wearing a collar. The first step is to choose a |
| every shih tzu must learn. Even the best trained shih | | | | collar that fits the shih tzu properly. It is important to |
| tzu should never be taken outside the home or yard | | | | measure the shih tzu puppy's neck, and to choose a |
| without a sturdy collar and leash. Even if your shih tzu | | | | collar size accordingly. After the collar has been put on |
| is trained perfectly to go off lead, accidents and | | | | the shih tzu puppy, simply let him or her get used to it. It |
| distractions do happen, and a collar, with proper | | | | is not unusual for a shih tzu puppy to try to pull on the |
| identification attached, is the best way to be sure you | | | | collar, whine, roll or squirm when first introduced to a |
| will get your beloved companion back. | | | | collar. |
| Of course before you can teach your new shih tzu | | | | |