How to Teach Your Dog to Use a Collar and a Leash
There are several methods for training your dog, and it is important to choose one that works for you and your family in order to have the most devoted and well-behaved companion possible. All effective dog training methods stress the link between the dog and the owner, and the foundation of a good training program is winning the dog's respect. It is good that dogs are genetically designed to submit to a leader; this helps them to obey directions and facilitates training. Over time, both leash/collar dog training and reward-based dog training have been demonstrated to be successful techniques of dog training. The most efficient training approach is determined by the dog's breed and temperament. Each dog has a distinct personality, which is enhanced by years of careful breeding. Individual dogs' personalities may vary greatly, even within the same breed. It is your responsibility as the owner to select which technique of training would work best for your dog, thus it is cr...