Thor: Step Two Of Puppy Training-Luring

The first step to proper training no matter the dog is THE DRAG LINE! The second step to proper on leash obedience training with a puppy is something called “luring” the dog; which is essentially getting the dog to follow your hands while dragging a line.  You do this using their meals, reinforcing the idea that you are the leader because you are providing the dog with food, water and shelter, something the alpha would do.   You can also the fact that they are hungry to your advantage; and use the kibble as a positive reward for the positive choices the dog makes and withholding the kibble for negative choices the dog makes. You want to do this process of luring the dog with their meal every day, 10-15 minutes at a time, for about a week.  Introducing the dog to concepts like heel, sit and stay through this process of luring makes it easier to get the dog how to walk nicely on a leash.