Your newest addition to the family may start out as a cute little bundle of fur but soon he/she is going to hit a growth spurt. Before that happens, you are going to want to leash train the puppy. This will make walking your dog an enjoyable activity in the days to come. However, if you are remiss in the training you may find your little bundle of fur has turned into an uncontrollable ball of energy.

There is a variety of leashes out there to choose from when buying for your pet. However, when picking a leash to train your pet with, there are specifics needing to be touched upon throughout the process. A fit leash for training will provide the needed constraint while training your dog. It needs to be strong, taut and of a length that will keep your dog in close proximity to you, yet still allow it a sense of freedom on his/her walk.

The best training leash available is the woven leash of specific lengths. They may be old fashioned but they are effective. As your dog grows, you will need to replace this leash with a longer leash to accommodate your pets size. Keep in mind that you should begin training your pet on the leash soon after you bring them home. Training should not be put off for too long. An accessory to this leash, in training, should be the harness. While collars are affective, the harness will provide a more comfortable feeling when training. It is secured around the pups chest and legs instead of neck. This means that when you apply pressure in directing them to heel, they will not only be more aware of the tug but will be less afraid of it. A harness also eliminates the ability for the puppy to back out of the collar. Even if you put on snug and comfortable leash, pups seem to have the innate ability of escaping from it. You may also find that your puppy is afraid of the collar, whereas the harness is less intimidating. Once placed securely on, the puppy will hardly know it is there.

One leash to stay away from using, while training should be the retractable leash as this leash can provide too much freedom in the course of their walks to the point that if extended to a certain length they will be walking in their own little world, completely unaware of your presence which is not very beneficial in accomplishing your goal. In addition, the movement of adjusting and locking the retractable leash can prove confusing to your puppy. It could send the wrong signals to him.

However, with a woven or leather leash you will be able to effectively teach them to heel on command. It will also allow you better control of the leash and what is at the end of it. Nothing is worse then having to strain against a leash as your now large dog drags you down the sidewalk. It is no less embarrassing then when your pawed friend decides to greet the passersby with putting his front paws on them. If walking with a retractable leash you may not restrain your pet in time.

Now, after you have successfully completed training your pup on the leash and he walks along with you in shared enjoyment, it is perfectly acceptable to switch to a retractable leash. When your pup responds to your commands giving him more freedom in your walks is fine and you can consider it a treat even.