Improved Method For Leash Training A Dog Or Puppy

This picture shows Alvin's initial reaction to leash training. All of a sudden he decided to be as stubborn as hell. A caption for this picture:
Find Some Other Puppy To Leash Train!

If you rate the difficulty of leash training a puppy - Alvin's number is 11 on a scale of 1 to 10 where 10 is the highest difficulty.

When he finally started moving, he pulled much more than you would expect a 10 pound puppy could pull. I tried several different leash training methods. None worked 100 % until I combined them AND used a Gentle Leader.

The Gentle Leader is a collar the dog wears high on his neck along with a nose strap. The person walking the dog has better control than a normal collar. It helps minimize pulling.

How The New (Combo) Method Works
This lens explains two methods, one from Secrets To Dog Training, the dog and puppy training "bible," and the other from It's PAWSible! Dog Training and Puppy Training DVD.

Put the two methods together with the Gentle Leader, a few treats, and a leash and you're ready to train. It also helps to train initially with as few distractions as possible. If possible, leash train your puppy in the house. After a few successful training sessions, you can move outdoors.

Notes for Readers
This lens is the second of a set of two lenses on leash training a puppy. The first lens is called Leash Training Puppies - Preparation. If you haven't done so already, please read the preparation lens. It links to this lens in the section Check Out This Lens To Prepare For Leash Training.

Read the entire lens before you start leash training. The actual plan combining the two methods requires understanding the methods. For additional help, consult the resources I've mentioned in this section.