How to make puppies closely follow their owners during walks

When we welcome a soft and cute puppy, our hearts are filled with beautiful aspirations for the time spent together in the future. Taking a puppy for a walk outside should be a warm and comfortable time, but many owners are troubled by the problem of the puppy running around during the walk. Allowing puppies to closely follow their owners during walks not only ensures their safety, but also serves as an important way to enhance emotional communication between humans and dogs. So, how can we achieve this goal?

Puppies are in a critical period of developing behavioral habits, filled with curiosity about the world around them and a desire to explore in their small minds. Every blade of grass, every small pebble, may attract their attention and instantly distract them from their owner's side. At the same time, the obedience of puppies has not been fully established and they do not understand the instructions and expectations of their owners. But precisely because of this, this stage is the golden time for walking training. As long as the correct methods are mastered, puppies can develop good walking habits.

Before starting training, choose a suitable leash and collar for the puppy. The towing rope should not be too long or too short, and the length should allow the puppy to move freely around the owner without being far away from the owner. The size of the collar should be moderate, not too tight to the puppy's neck, nor too loose to easily fall off. Comfortable equipment can make puppies feel comfortable and more willing to cooperate during the training process.

In the early stages of training, it is important to familiarize the puppy with the presence of a leash. You can first put a collar and leash on the puppy at home, allowing it to move freely while dragging the leash. Don't rush to pull the rope, let the puppy gradually adapt to the "little burden" on its body. This process may take several days until the puppy no longer resists the leash. After the puppy adapts, it can start trying to lead it indoors. Slowly move your steps while calling out the puppy's name in a gentle tone, encouraging it to keep up. If the puppy walks in the right position, timely rewards should be given, such as a small delicious snack, or gentle caresses and compliments.

When the puppy can walk well indoors, it can be taken outdoors for training. The outdoor environment is more complex and full of various temptations, which is a greater challenge for puppies. At the beginning, choose a relatively quiet place with fewer people and cars, such as a garden path within the community. During the walking process, if the puppy wants to deviate from the direction, do not pull the leash too hard, as this can make the puppy feel uncomfortable or even scared. Instead, gently pull back and give clear, concise instructions such as' this way 'or' follow '. If the puppy follows instructions and returns to its side, a reward should be given immediately.

Establishing clear rules and signals is also very important. Maintain the same instructions and movements every time you take a walk, allowing the puppy to form a fixed conditioned reflex. For example, when you want your puppy to stop, stop and give the command to "stop"; When you want the puppy to continue walking, gently pull the leash and give the command to 'walk'. By repeatedly reinforcing these rules and signals, puppies can gradually understand your intentions.

During the training process, one must have sufficient patience. Puppies are easily distracted and may be frequently attracted to things around them. At this point, do not get angry or scold the puppy because of its disobedience, as it will only make the puppy resistant to training. On the contrary, maintain a gentle attitude and guide it with more patience and love. Every successful companionship should be given sufficient recognition and rewards, so that the puppy knows that it is the right thing to do and can win the love of its owner.

In addition to training, emotional communication with puppies is also crucial. In daily life, spend more time with puppies, play and interact with them, and establish a deep trust relationship. When a puppy feels your love and care for it, it will be more willing to follow your instructions and closely follow you during walks.

Keeping a puppy close to its owner during a walk is a process that requires time and patience. Every training session is an emotional exchange and interaction between us and the puppy. Through scientific training methods and full love, we can definitely help puppies develop good walking habits and make every walk a beautiful memory. In the days to come, when we stroll along the streets and alleys with our puppies, enjoying the sunshine and breeze, the closely following figure will be the most beautiful witness to the deep emotions between us and the puppies. Let us accompany the growth of puppies with our hearts and create more warm and beautiful moments together.