Keep in mind that the leash is not only your friend, but your dog's friend as well. However, it is important to give a bit thought to your choice of leash. For example, your choice of leash may be influenced depending on whether or not you intend to use primarily for training or for leisurely dog walks.
Leashes come in a variety of styles, materials, widths, and lengths. The following are the most common materials: Chain; leather; canvas; nylon. Chain leashes are often used with large dogs, but they are heavy and awkward. If you wanted to fold the leash neatly into one hand or the other, as required by some training techniques, you will not be able to do so without considerable discomfort. It is definitely not an ideal leash you can use for training.
For a training leash, materials of choice are canvas or nylon. Both can be readily manipulated and economical. Canvas, especially with larger dogs, is easier on your hands than nylon.
Leather leashes are also quite popular, although they are more expensive than canvas leashes. The best training leash is a 6-foot canvas leash. It is easy on the hands, easily manipulated, and just the right length. It is also the most economical. Canvas leashes are available in most pet stores or online and come in a variety of colors, although red and blue seems to be the most common.
You can more information on basic puppy training techniques at housebreaking puppies in the winter, bringing a new dog home, crate training puppies and crate housebreaking, and potty training a new puppy. You will find important information on pancreatitis in dogs at, canine pancreatitis.
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How you bring your new dog or puppy home sets the stage and tone for your relationship with your new pet. Although this should be a fun and happy time, it is also an opportunity to begin training your puppy. We provide a few basic puppy training tips to help you and your pet get on the right feet.
