 |
 |
|
|
 
|
|||
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
NYLON LEASHES
There is one training tool that is always consistent in dog training no matter what type of dog you are teaching or the animal's personality, and that is use of a leash. It is essential that you always make sure you have a leash on your dog when you are training him. The reason is that it gives you a lot more control and it also gives you the ability to keep him where you want. Think about it. If your dog is not on a leash, you have absolutely no control during the training session. Without a leash on your dog, you will constantly find yourself in a position where you are trying to reach for him, calling him, or repeatedly telling him to come to you.
As you are shopping for a leash, the one thing you will find is that they come in almost every size and color. I always recommend using the length and type of leash based upon the size and personality of the dog. In most cases, just a 6 foot leash will work fine. But remember that there are different widths of 6 foot leashes, and they come in everything from a cheap nylon leash (which can work fine in many situations) to an expensive leather leash (for dogs that are wanting to pull). But it all really depends upon the type of dog, and the size of dog you are teaching.
For dogs that do not pull that much, a cheaper nylon leash can work great. The reason for this is that you are not going to need to physically correct your dog.
So what type of dog would I recommend a nylon leash with? Again, these would be the dogs that are less likely to pull such as the BLUE, GREEN, and YELLOW dogs in my dog training book "What Color is Your Dog?". I would simply suggest using a nylon leash with any dog that is not going to want to pull or jump.
The great news about nylon products is that they are normally a lot less expensive!
 |
|||