🦴 How to Train Your Puppy to Walk on a Leash!

Teaching your puppy to walk calmly on a leash is one of the first and most important lessons in their life. It helps build confidence, trust, and good behavior both indoors and outside.

2️⃣ Introduce the Leash Outside Slowly

Once your pup feels comfortable indoors, take short walks in a quiet, familiar place — your backyard or hallway. Keep sessions short and positive. Praise every small step.

3️⃣ Use Positive Reinforcement

Always associate the leash with good experiences — treats, play, or affection. Never pull or punish; puppies learn faster with encouragement than correction.

4️⃣ Teach the “Come” and “Let’s Go” Commands

Short, cheerful commands make your puppy associate walking with fun teamwork. Keep your tone high and inviting, not strict.

5️⃣ Avoid Overstimulation

Young dogs can be easily distracted by cars, birds, or smells. Keep early walks short and away from heavy noise or traffic. Gradually increase duration as your dog grows confident.

6️⃣ When Your Puppy Pulls — Stop

Don’t yank the leash back. Simply stop walking. Wait until your puppy looks back or comes closer, then reward them. This teaches that pulling gets them nowhere, but calm walking moves them forward.

7️⃣ Make Walks Fun and Safe

Let your puppy explore safely. Sniffing is part of mental stimulation — it’s how dogs “read the world.” Combine structure with freedom.

8️⃣ Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Pulling the leash harshly
• Skipping positive rewards
• Starting in loud, chaotic places
• Using too heavy a collar

Leash training is a journey of patience and trust. With daily consistency and gentle guidance, your puppy will soon walk proudly beside you — tail wagging, eyes bright, and bond stronger than ever.