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Teaching A Shih Tzu Puppy To Accept His Collar And Leash
Teaching a Shih Tzu puppy to accept his collar and leash
Learning to walk on a collar and leash is the basis of all
further training for every Shih Tzu puppy. Until the Shih Tzu
puppy has learned to accept the collar and leash, it will be
impossible to perform any additional training.
The first step toward getting the Shih Tzu puppy to accept the
collar and leash is to find a collar that fits the dog properly.
It is important that the collar be neither too light or too
heavy, neither too thin nor too thick. A collar that is too
light for the Shih Tzu can be easily broken, while a collar that
is too heavy may be uncomfortable for the Shih Tzu puppy to
wear. It is also important that the width of the color be
appropriate for the size of the Shih Tzu.
Determining the proper length of the collar is relatively easy.
Simply wrap a tape measure or a string lightly around the Shih
Tzu's neck to get an accurate measurement. It is important that
the tape measure not be tight, just slightly snug. Most collars
are sized in two inch increments, so you may have to round up to
get a properly sized collar. For instance, if the Shih Tzu has a
13" neck, you would buy a 14" collar, and so on.
After you have purchased the perfect collar, the next step is to
put it on the Shih Tzu and allow him to wear it around the
house. Do not be dismayed if the Shih Tzu whines, paws at the
collar or otherwise tries to remove it. This is normal, and the
Shih Tzu should not be punished for it. It is best to simply
ignore the Shih Tzu and allow him to work out his own issues
with the collar. The Shih Tzu should be allowed to wear the
collar 24 hours a day for a number of days to get used to the
feel of the collar on his neck. After the Shih Tzu is accepting
the collar well, it is time to start introducing the leash. A
lightweight leash works best for this process. Simply attach the
leash to the Shih Tzu's collar and allow him to walk around the
house with it. The Shih Tzu should of course be
supervised
during this process in order to make sure he does not get the
leash caught on anything.
Getting the leash caught or snagged could frighten the Shih Tzu
and create a leash phobia that will be hard to overcome.
In the beginning, the leash should only be attached for a few
minutes at a time. It is important to attach the leash at happy
times, such as playtime, meal time, etc. It is important for the
Shih Tzu to associate the leash with happy things. When the
leash is not attached to the Shih Tzu, it is a good idea to keep
it near the Shih Tzu's food and water bowls. The Shih Tzu should
be encouraged to investigate the leash, and to discover that it
is not something to fear.
After the Shih Tzu is used to walking around with the leash
attached, take the end of the leash in your hand and just hold
it. Allow the Shih Tzu puppy to walk around.
If the Shih Tzu puppy bumps into the end of the leash, just
allow the Shih Tzu puppy to react and move as he desires. The
goal of this exercise is to simply allow the Shih Tzu puppy to
get used to the feel of the collar and the leash.
It is important to allow the Shih Tzu puppy plenty of time to
get used to wearing the collar and leash before ever attempting
to lead the Shih Tzu puppy. It is best to perform this exercise
in the home or other environment where the puppy feels safe and
secure. After the Shih Tzu puppy is comfortable and content
walking on the leash in the home, it can slowly be taken
outside. It is best to make these outside trips very short at
the beginning, and to lengthen them slowly over time. Some Shih
Tzu puppies take to the collar and leash immediately, while
others may require some additional time.
About the author:
Connie Limon is a Shih Tzu breeder. She publishes a FREE weekly
newsletter. A professional newsletter with a focus upon health
and wellness for you and your pets. Discounts are offered to
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