I AM TRYING TO TEACH MY PUPPY TO WALK
NICELY ON A LEASH. HE WANTS TO HOLD IT IN HIS MOUTH.
When you are working with your pup on leash the first time or two this is very normal. Reach down and remove the leash--be careful not to hurt puppy--and tell him very firmly NO. As soon as you remove the leash from his mouth pop in a suitable toy for him to carry. Then off you go. As soon as puppy learns that leash means walk and interesting things to see he won't need to carry a toy in his mouth. If he goes to mouth the leash again repeat the NO. If he doesn't listen then go back to the toy for awhile longer. NEVER hit puppy on the nose or head. That doesn't teach him not to chew--just that his owner hits and puppy needs to be careful to stay away from hands.
HOW DO I TEACH MY PUPPY TO SIT?
NEVER PUSH DOWN ON PUPPY'S BOTTOM TO MAKE HIS SIT. This could damage the puppy's hips. There are several ways to teach a puppy to sit and you just need to find out the best way for your puppy. One way is to get on your knees facing the puppy's side. If puppy has his head by your right hand then gently put your hand under puppy's chin and slightly raise his head--nose up. Not too high or it will hurt him. Just a bit where his nose is slightly higher than the rest of his head. While doing this take your left hand and starting at puppy's shoulder area slide your hand down towards his tail. Remember, never push just guide him into a sitting position. While doing this say SIT. It might take a little practice on your part to work both hands at once but this is one of the easiest ways to teach the sit command. Do this about 3 times in each session (about 3 sessions a day) and most pups learn it pretty quickly. |
