How to Introduce your Puppy to the Leash with Bethany Preud'homme.

In today's episode, professional dog trainer Bethany Preud'homme from PhDogs and PhDK9 will be explaining and demonstrating how she introduces puppies to loose leash walks.

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Bethany is the founder and co-owner of PhDogs. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and canine educational expert. She was certified by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, where she graduated at the top of her class, and further became certified as an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. She was also the first K9 team to complete a thru-hike of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (3,000 miles).

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[Ben_Neill]

A few observations:

1. When working with the puppy on lead, I completely agree with reinforcing in the position you want them. My thought is, would it not have been more beneficial to be more direct in the direction you are walking? So the puppy will learn to move with you. Sharp turns without any sort of a signal to the dog would inadvertently place them out of position, where movement with purpose in mind may aid in the learning curve/concept.

2. When it comes to biting, with redirection for food, would this not associate biting pant leg = treat. As are other associations they make (behavior > consequence.) This also applies to picking the dog up, biting = person picks me up (can be seen as affection as a reinforcer). I like the comment on better reinforcers and ensuring proper stimulation prior to training.

By no means is this meant as negative criticism, only means to discuss behavior :) Keep it up.

[jenniferminshall]

I have copied everything in your videos..my Siberian Husky is now 1yr old..we're still going strong..recall 'without distraction' is perfect..she still goes off the planet when somebody new comes..I will keep her training up..AND..not give up..thank you for everything so far.

[Csoery]

OMG that first puppy is so cute, I could barely listen to the actual content :D Melts my heart! Great tip about the flexi leash, thank you!

[GK-mvvu]

Great info! Lucky future owners of cute puppies to have them from such a great breeder! Thank you both.🙏

[AlBergstein]

We used this video this week with our 11 week old puppy. Worked great! He was walking on lead within a short time.

[timothyomalley]

Great information in this video!! Watching all the puppies almost makes me want one lol

[dollface]

Here right when I need it! My puppy is a rescue and is very fearful of collar and leash so I bought a harness like a vest. I’ve made some progress..I’m potty training in our backyard with a fence. He still needs walks though

[kimmyandmochifamily]

Hi nate your tutorial is helpful to the dog owner like me my dog mochi sometime don't listen to me she's a bassethound very stubborn.. But she's funny visit me sometimes..Great video.. Keep safe every one..

[lrmgrl]

I got a lab puppy almost a year ago and was told by the trainer it would be a service dog. I brought the dog home at 8 weeks and cared for it 24/7 and got him potty trained. At about 15 weeks he went to the trainer for 4 weeks to learn basic obedience. When he came back home, the trainer said the 2nd and final round of training would be about 4 months later. 4 months came and went and after constantly calling, I got the trainer to take him back for round 2. The dog was returned about 2 weeks later with weight loss, a fear of his leash and no task to help me. It got to the point where the little energy i do have was running out and he is back now at the breeder i bought him from. I guess my question is should i let the breeder have him back or bring him home and try to make it work. Sorry for being long winded, but I wanted your expert opinion. Part of the adverse effects of my condition is severely diminished energy. Thank you. 🙏

[Misokrayz]

Great video lots of good info as we relate for our new puppy when we move. What breed or those puppies in the video ?

[nicolemitchell]

Thank you Nate and Bethany! Very helpful tips😜

[mellonplayz]

Hi. I'm here 9 seconds after posting. I subbed and liked

[IAMELECTRIC]

How do I keep them from trying to bite me every time they're taking food?

[TheDarrell]

My 14 month old GSD is coming along fine. She was cheated due to Corona lock down. My "REAL" problem is when we got to the dog park she goes absolutely crazy, so much I pt her back in the car. I have always remained calm and tried to get her to focus to no avail. Any suggestions or ideas would be appreciated. Yes I have tried the in and out of the car to see if she will catch on, no she just wants to go in and play. HELP

[Kelly-vcrs]

Hi, may I know what is the ideal length for a leash for puppy walking?

[thedogfather]

Bethany your puppy is incredible. Looked like a stuffed animal in your arms😍

[yazicitolga]

she shoud have focused on engagement exercise and leash pressure for puppy biting. :) just pop the collar little bit because it is not for chewing. don't forget to mark and price them after correcting. :) Am I right?

[visualcarob]

Wouldn't it be better to just turn your back to the puppy and stay still until he stops biting you (and reward when he stops for 3 seconds) ? I fear that picking him up would be some form of rewarding/attention for him, hence reinforcing him to try again to get your attention..

[Andres_OnTheRise]

Wouldn't it be better to pop the leash to correct the behavior?? The only reason i ask that, its bcuz ive seen people's face get biten bcuz they tried to pick up the dog while he was on an excited state..

[agentsixx]

What is the name of that dog breed she was with and how can I get one? I live in the Caribbean so I want to know if I can get one of those puppy