About The Health Benefits of Dog Leash Training

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Do you have a new puppy that needs dog training? If yes, a dog leash will be your best pet accessory for overall dog training and dog leash training.

Why? The dog leash is not only good for dog walking but it also comes with many health benefits for your beloved puppy and you. Studies have revealed that dog walking can increase your life expectancy.

Your puppy will add extra years to your life because dog walking allows you to walk an extra hour more than individuals without dogs. That may not sound like much but walking can improve your heart health, increase your overall happiness and help you lose weight.

But what are the health benefits for your dog?

One major benefit of dog leash training for your puppy is obesity prevention. When your dog has a dog leash it has more opportunities to walk and become healthier in the process.

Secondly, your dog’s overall happiness tremendously increases because walking time strengthens the bond between dog owner and pet.

Your puppy and you can get the most out of dog leash training by walking at least 10 to 20 minutes a day. You will know it’s a good time to stop walking for the day when your puppy gets tired.

It’s highly recommended that dog owners put in the effort to extend walking time a few minutes every walk session to increase the dog’s stamina.

Do your best to switch up your dog-walking route to keep your puppy enthusiastic about exercise.

Dog walking will also benefit your dog by improving his/her sociability with other dogs and people alike.

Now that you know the benefits of dog leash training, what is the best dog leash for your dog?

There are a variety of dog leashes on the market designed to provide the utmost convenience and pet safety.

Often pet owners take linear walks and this is unnatural for most dogs because they have a natural instinct to explore.

Instead, you and your dog should walk side by side.

There are four main dog leashes available – Standard dog leashes, Retractable dog leashes, Adjustable dog leashes, and Martingale leads.

Standard Leashes are wonderful for basic training and daily usage. They come in lengths 4 to 8 feet but 6 feet is the ideal length. The dog leash can come in leather, nylon or a chain link.

Retractable leashes are made of nylon and have a length up to 26 feet. With this leash you can lock the cord at any length because of its measuring tape. This is beneficial to you and your dog because your dog can freely wander without you ever letting your dog off the leash. This dog leash should be used after your dog has been trained on a standard leash because your dog will learn not to pull on the leash when restrained.

As for adjustable leashes, they come with several loops so you can have flexibility with short and long lengths. They are the perfect for tying your dog to poles in busy urban settings.

Last but not least, you may want to consider the martingale leads. The Martingale leads features both a collar and leash. If your dog will be in a show ring often this is a perfect leash because the collar can easily slip over the head and comfortably tighten when the lead is pulled. The collar is kept in place with a plastic tube slide.

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