The best way I have found to tether is to wear a belt and use a lightweight caribener around the belt then hook the leash on to that.
I busted out a few belt loops before I figured it out.
Barbara-
How do you break a puppy of chewing on the leash and playing tug with it? I took a toy on our evening walk and he wanted to head back to the yard to play with it, so I just put it into my pocket and he followed me quite willingly because he wasn't sure when I'd pull it out and play with him!! It was a nice walk!! He was focused on ME and not my pocket!
Thanks!
Melissa
Other folks might have different advice, but part of it is you have a PUPPY who is exploring the world the only way he knows how - with his nose/mouth etc... You found part of the answer yourself - take another toy and offer that to him when he begins chewing on the leash. Show him the toy, tease him a bit with it (move it, etc...) and then offer it to him. He'll drop the leash for the toy. Let him carry that if he wants to!
Keep things fun at this age. Try to stay away from corrections - he really isn't doing anything wrong - he is simply being a pup. Redirect him to what you want him to do and have fun.
Barbara-
I have the DVD on Training With Markers, and have read the books Ed has on his website, and also read the books that are on his recommended list.
I have worked with Kaiser on "come", "sit", "down", "drop"( when something is in his mouth like his tennis ball), "yuck"(when he likes to eat EVERY rock he sees, and pinecones too!!) He is quite bright and learning well for only 12 weeks old! I haven't yet watched that DVD but that is on my list for this week!
I don't yank him away from something he smells along the way, I mostly just let him explore and we move on. I use the flexi leash and a flat leather collar.
Falcon's nickname as a pup was "Hoover" after the vacuum cleaner because he tried to scarf up EVERY rock on our road... Drove me nuts! It is a stage and it does pass, but you definitely have to be diligent with it since so many things can cause issues if swallowed.
Watch the DVD when you get a chance - it is a wonderful way to train your pup!
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