Without a doubt, the easiest way to have your puppy walk calmly on leash is to play ‘follow me’ off leash. How to do that? Move away from him and keep moving. It is not possible to follow a stationary object. If Bozo doesn’t follow fast enough, move faster. If his attention is diverted, clap your hands, say something like, “come along” and move quickly in another direction. If he [...] Read more »
Puppy Socialization … Exploring The World
Whatever is in his immediate environment such as carpet, grass, flooring, pavement, cement and gravel will probably become familiar to Bozo within a few days of your getting him home. Surfaces like ice, beach rocks or sand you may want to introduce. Then again, maybe you won’t. The only reason I mention this is so YOU won’t be surprised if Bozo balks at walking on any strange surface. Again, it’s [...] Read more »