Dog owners whether new or experienced plan for the goal of having the most well behaved dog in the neighborhood. To achieve this goal, obedience training is the answer and that begins with the right tools. The first tool you need to embark on successful obedience training is the appropriate dog leashes.

Dog leashes come in all shapes and sizes from leather dog leashes to retractable dog leashes. Sizes vary from four feet to over 100 feet and depending the training session will determine the correct length and style. Leather dog leashes of either four feet or six feet are the right choice if training your dog to walk. While for most breeds a six-foot dog leash, works the best but for taller breeds the four-foot length is the better choice. The shorter length gives you more control as you walk with your dog.

When teaching the “come” command long dog leashes of 20 to 100 feet is the tool you need. Most of these dog leashes are made of nylon and can be attached to your dogs training collar. This is one the most important commands to teach your dog as it could save his/her life one day.

A retractable dog leash has it’s place in your collection but is one of the worst choices for training. These dog leashes offer no control over your dog most likely breaking within one or two uses. Where they are useful is when your dog is well trained on how to walk; you can let out the lead giving your dog an opportunity to sniff his/her surrounding.

Choosing a leather dog leash or nylon from a training perspective does not matter, what does matter is that you choose the right dog leash to match the training session you are trying to teach. At the very least have two dog leashes in your collection, one for walking and one long training dog leash. With these two tools used appropriately, you can achieve your goal of having the best-behaved dog on the block.

by Remarkable Dogs