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This should be the highlight of your day - a chance to spend quality time with your dog. Keep him under control with some basic training.

Walking on a lead does not come naturally to your dog, he must be taught to walk at your pace and not follow his nose. A badly behaved dog is a not only a potential menace, but a danger to traffic. Don't forget to take out a pet insurance policy to help pay towards treatment for any accidents he may have. He also has to learn to come back when called.

Choose a style of collar and lead that suits him.

Examples include:

  • head collar, useful for training dogs that pull on their leads
  • body harness, suited to delicate dogs with thin necks, or breeds with large heads
  • choker chains, keeps the dog's pace in step with the walker

Tips for dogs that pull on leads

  • start with short fast walks
  • give him a treat each time he walks in step with you
  • pull him up short and stop, restart when you have his attention

Tips for dogs that bark at others

  • distract him with a treat when he starts
  • reward him if passes by another dog without barking

Pet Insurance Quote Tips for establishing the recall command

  • start with a retractable lead, reel him in while using the command 'come'
  • praise him if responds to the command
  • if he's not responding, try a collar that sprays him with water each time he fails to respond.
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