When to walk on a Leash???

Aimanigl · 11-16-2011, 01:26 AM

Hello,

I just adopted a 10 week GSD Puppy a week ago and I'm already in love. I am so amazed of how intelligent he is. I have already trained him to sit, lay down, and he has not had a accident in the house for the past two days. I have always owned dogs (though small breeds) and it's been a long time since I've owned a puppy. Being a first time owner of a GSD I want to make sure he is well rounded, trained and social before he is to big for me to manage.

That being said, I do have a couple of questions...When should I start training him to walk on a leash and what is the best way to do it? What is the best way to teach him his name and how to come when called? And are they any other commands I should teach him now?

Thanks in advance,

Imani

KZoppa · 11-16-2011, 01:59 AM

You can start teaching him to walk on a leash now. I brought my girl home at 12 weeks and started right away. If you're able, i would suggest getting into a good puppy obedience class. There are a few videos you can watch online that would be beneficial for you.

tab289 - YouTube

The above link should take you to a good obedience trainer who also has a GSD. His videos are informative and helpful.

KZoppa · 11-16-2011, 02:04 AM

How to Train Puppies : Teach Your Puppy their Name - YouTube

Aimanigl · 11-16-2011, 02:14 AM

Thanks KZoppa for your help. I will definitely check out that video and look into a class.

KZoppa · 11-16-2011, 03:04 AM

no problem. check around the puppy section. You'll learn a ton here.

11-16-2011, 01:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
Aimanigl New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 4	When to walk on a Leash??? Hello, I just adopted a 10 week GSD Puppy a week ago and I'm already in love. I am so amazed of how intelligent he is. I have already trained him to sit, lay down, and he has not had a accident in the house for the past two days. I have always owned dogs (though small breeds) and it's been a long time since I've owned a puppy. Being a first time owner of a GSD I want to make sure he is well rounded, trained and social before he is to big for me to manage. That being said, I do have a couple of questions...When should I start training him to walk on a leash and what is the best way to do it? What is the best way to teach him his name and how to come when called? And are they any other commands I should teach him now? Thanks in advance, Imani

11-16-2011, 01:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
KZoppa Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland kinda missing CO Posts: 13,820	You can start teaching him to walk on a leash now. I brought my girl home at 12 weeks and started right away. If you're able, i would suggest getting into a good puppy obedience class. There are a few videos you can watch online that would be beneficial for you. tab289 - YouTube The above link should take you to a good obedience trainer who also has a GSD. His videos are informative and helpful. __________________ The more people I meet and talk to,the more I love my dogs and their intelligence. www.krystalscollarcreations.weebly.com Riley GSD/BC 1/10/05 Zena GSD 6/1/03 Shasta GSD 5/5/10

11-16-2011, 03:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
KZoppa Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland kinda missing CO Posts: 13,820	no problem. check around the puppy section. You'll learn a ton here. __________________ The more people I meet and talk to,the more I love my dogs and their intelligence. www.krystalscollarcreations.weebly.com Riley GSD/BC 1/10/05 Zena GSD 6/1/03 Shasta GSD 5/5/10

11-16-2011, 02:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
Aimanigl New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 4	Thanks KZoppa for your help. I will definitely check out that video and look into a class.

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