Let’s move on to how to make your dog stop biting its leash.
4. Start Behaviour Correction Early
When leash-training a puppy that bites the leash, it’s best to start training early.
Sometimes, it’s easier said than done. Maybe the problem has already started and you’ve just realized behaviour correction is needed.
Still, as in any animal training, the best approach is to start training and rewarding good behaviour right away instead of dealing with bad behaviour later.
5. Have an Alternative Tug and Biting Toy
Sometimes, your dog might bite the leash because it’s not stimulated enough.
Make sure you have tugging and biting toys at home that offer enough stimulation and play for your dog before a walk.
Some of these toys even have treats in them, making your pup work harder to get them. This can be a good tactic partly because it might make a simple leash less appealing to your dog.
6. Help Ease Your Dog
Often, leash biting could be due to frustration. Maybe your puppy is stressed or you’ve prevented them from doing what they want, like greeting another dog on the street or sniffing some leaves.
If your dog is biting out of frustration, do what you can to relieve their stress, such as:
- Controlling how often they see other dogs based on your walk route
- Being consistent about when and how often they’re allowed to do what they want on a walk
- Rewarding good behaviour, like not barking at other dogs on the street
- As before, rewarding good behaviour is essential.
7. Engage Your Dog Often
Instead of getting frustrated with what your dog can’t do, it’s possible they’re overly stimulated by what they can do.
If you come home from a long day and go for a walk immediately, your dog might be too excited. The overstimulation of smells, sounds, and touch could make them too wild.
In this case, it’s important to engage with your dog more often than just during walks. Play with them before, after, and before going to bed.
If your dog gets enough attention throughout the day apart from walks, they might be calmer when led by a leash.
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