Problem Ice knife shell2 Pulling and tugging at the leash Pulling on the leash is another problem trait that many puppies pick up. When using a training collar or choke chain, however, it is very important to fit it correctly, and to use a size that is neither too big nor too small for your dog. In addition, a dog with lots of pent up, unused energy is likely to try to escape. When training a puppy, it is important to never let the puppy pull you around.
As with other dog training issues, consistency is the key to teaching the dog that jumping is always inappropriate. One way to redirect the dog s happiness and excited ness from jumping is to teach him to lift his paw when greeting you. Most towns have ordinances which prohibit dogs from being allowed to roam around free, so you could be in legal trouble if your dog is found wandering the neighborhood unattended. Unfortunately, this behavior is also one that is sometimes encouraged by well meaning owners. Giving affection and praise at eye level with the puppy is a great way to reinforce the lesson. And if none of these measures work, it may be necessary to confine the dog to the house when you are not at home. Retraining a dog that has been allowed to jump up on people can be difficult for the owner, and confusing for the dog. When walking with your puppy, it is important to keep the leash loose at all times. When the puppy tries to jump on you or another member of your family, gently but firmly place the puppy s feet back on the floor.