Was teaching a dog training class in Fall River MA when we starting discussing Shakespeare.
Probably one of his most famous lines is from Hamlet. Hamlet is thinking about cashing in by committing suicide when he said this famous line: “To be or not to be, that is the question.”
Hamlet was trying to figure out if he should live or die.
So let’s step away from the ledge and talk about something less serious – like dog training.
In particular, leashes.
When it comes to training equipment, the leash is very important.
But, a leash can cause a lot of problems. Once your dog is on leash, they will automatically pull because of opposition reflex. Your dog may become defensive because of fight and flight.
With a leash on, your dog CAN’T flee so they switch to fight mode even though they do not want to.
Leashes can change your dog’s body language which could give the wrong signal to another dog. Two dogs walk up to each other and the owners pull back on the leash. This can mess up the natural signals dogs give to each other to communicate which could cause aggression in one or both dogs.
Dogs can sense when the the person holding the leash is nervous, unskilled or angry.
Am I anti-leash, you ask?
Negative. In fact, you have to use leashes. A leash and leash training are 100% absolutely necessary for today’s dog.
My point is that leash training is something that have to focus on. Since dogs spend so much times on leash, it can be extremely unpleasant if your dog is bad on leash.
So the modern dog owner has to develop good leash skills. They have to learn how to use one with their dog. The right type, length, how to hold it, how to control their dog and how to walk without the dog pulling like a pack of huskies in the Iditarod.
And guess what?
Our dog training classes will show you how to become a leash walking expert.
Get all the details on our classes here:
Or as The Bard said: “If there is a good will, there is great way.”
Best,
Eric
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