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Questions tagged [leash-training]

Training a pet to walk with a human, while constrained by a leash/lead, harness, collar, etc..

Dogs are not the only pets that may be leash trained. It is possible to train cats, ferrets, and many other exotics to walk while on a leash or lead.

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How do I help my dog with major leash anxiety?

I am fostering a dog who was left chained to a fence outdoors for several days. Inside our house, he is friendly and very affectionate with all people. He has a healthy, shiny coat, he's extremely well house-trained, he's reasonably obedient, and he…
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How do I convince my dog that a collar or harness is not the end of the world?

We have a very sweet 6 month old shepherd rescue. He was part of an urban feral pack until he was captured, and he spent ~2 mos in the shelter office, getting adjusted to people before we got him one month ago. He's come a long, long way in the…
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How often and long should I walk my puppy?

My puppy is seven weeks old, we have been playing with her and getting her used to running around with a collar and lead. She quite enjoys coming for walks, even with the lead on. Aside from issues of vaccination: Is it safe to take my puppy for…
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How should I decide between a collar and a harness for a dog?

Of all of the dogs that have been part of my family, we have only used collars for leashing. We've never had any negative experiences with them, but my parent's boxer has a habit of pulling when he sees something (or someone) he wants to go visit. …
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How do I stop my dog from eating things he finds during our walks?

My dog is an approximately 10-year-old, non-neutered male, possible Manchester terrier. He is well-behaved at home, except for behaviors like howling at airplanes, wanting to go out in the night, and not liking to see other male dogs in our…
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How to leash train a rabbit?

I would like to be able to leash train my rabbit so its easier to travel with her, and to take her out to parks and such (under careful supervision). I've seen footage of rabbits in showjumping events on leashes so I know its possible, but haven't…
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When is it safe to take my dog out to the park?

My puppy is six weeks old and has only had her first vaccination. I want to start socialising her with other dogs and people, but don't want her to catch any nasty canine diseases. When is it safe for me to take her to the dog park to socialise with…
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How can I help a cat who seems afraid of his harness?

TL;DR My cat panics when I try to put him in a harness and I'm not sure if he's just afraid of his harness or if I'm doing something wrong. Are there any tips on buying cat harnesses? Is there something I can do to make him more comfortable with the…
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How do I stop my dog from pulling while on leash?

I have a 4 month male dachshund and I'm trying get him to stop bad behaviours while we are on a walk. He's great most of the time but sometimes he might be pulling on the leash, trying to chase people/cats/other dogs and so on. A pull on the leash…
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Can my dog be retrained not to mark when he is on his leash

My pug is virtually impossible to walk. He's neutered and 12 years old, and for about the first 6 years of his life, he was allowed to do anything he wanted on the leash. He's gotten much better on a leash since then, but I am still trying to…
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What steps should San Francisco pet owners take to avoid poisoned meatballs?

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, someone is leaving poisoned meatballs around San Francisco, apparently in an attempt to either poison pets or other animals. The meatballs were placed in carports, behind stairwells, along curbs and in…
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Putting leash on dog

I've got an odd issue with my dog that I've never had with any other dog I've had. When it's time to take my dog for a walk, he's fairly calm. He walks with me to the front door (where I keep his leash). I tell him to sit, and he does. I pick up…
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My cat stops functioning when I put a harness on him. How can I get him more comfortable in it so that I can take him outside?

My cat really wants to get outside, he sits by the door meowing and has been chattering at all the birds outside as well. The problem is that I live in a heavily wooded area, and know that there are coyotes and fisher cats among others that live out…
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Should I give my dog more time to mark trees so he urinates enough?

I recently adopted a dog who is already 4 years old and has been moved around a lot. I'm not sure all of the training and habits he has learned in the past, but he does good in the house so far. I have never had a male dog before who marks his…
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Dog knows to stop on leash, but still pulls

My dog understands that when he pulls we stop, and he comes and sits by my side. But then he pulls right after that and then will come to me. So he knows what to respond with when I stop him from pulling, but he still pulls. Again. He stops and will…
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