Lead training day for Dane Danika

[elmo]

1st time on a lead for our 12 week old

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All in all she slowly came to terms with the idea

[Jessdryden]

She's beautiful!  I love her coloring! 

[Tulsas' Dad]

That last pic looks like she's saying, "You jerk me one more time and I'm gonna sit on your shoulders and "S--T" in your hair!

[RedyreRottweilers]

I like using a retractible leash to start young puppies. I start them as soon as they are big enough to handle the normal amount of tension on the lead. Usually about 6 weeks for a Rottie. (yep, you get leash trained puppies from me.... )

I use lots of food and encouragement, and I NEVER let the puppy feel anything except the normal amount of tension that keeps the cord off the ground with the retractible.

With these leads, you can allow the pup a moment to fuss about the bit of tension on their collar, but they have nothing to fight against. This is important. They get over the initial fuss quickly, and then I can encourage them to come along with verbal praise and food. I have not had a puppy yet that won't follow along before I get to the end of the lead.

Once the pup is following along, and has adjusted to the light tension on the flexi, switching to a regular lead is a piece of cake.

I like my dogs to enjoy seeing their collar and leash, and this method has worked very well for me over the years.

[Anakalia]

WOW!! That pup is adorable!!  She'll get the hang of it eventually. lol  Too cute!!

Andi

[elmo]

Thanks for the replies eveverybody
She is ok with the lead now just lacks confidence with strange people now and again, but we are getting there!

[RedyreRottweilers]

I would strongly urge you to have this puppy out and about somewhere off your property as often as you can,  meeting friendly people, and getting treats from them.

I like Walmart parking lots, parks, sporting events, home improvement stores, etc.

If this were my puppy I would be taking her out somewhere every single day, but do it as often as you can.

Control the interactions. Tell people to kneel down, give them a treat, and let the puppy go up to them.

Ask them to keep the food close to their bodies, and to touch her on her chest, not on top of her body.

If people don't want to interact as you like, explain that the puppy is in training, and keeping her experiences positive is important.

The more positive experiences you can layer daily for her, the better she will do.

Time is imperitive, you need to start doing this immediately.

Good luck!!