One of the common problems you may face with an active dog like your Jack Russell Terrier is your dog pulling on the leash. Find out how easy it is to stop this habit.

1. How To Stop Your Jack Russell Dog
Pulling On The Leash
By Darlene Browne
Your Jack Russell terrier is a very active dog and this is due to its genes
whereby it was first bred to hunt small games like foxes which are very
active and run very fast. Hence there will always be the tendency of your
Jack Russell terrier dog pulling on the leash when he gets distracted by
small games especially during your walks in the park or wooded areas.
However you can easily stop your dog pulling on the leash with some
simple tricks.
Using The Heel Command To Stop Your Jack Russell Dog Pulling
Leash
I have an easy method that you can use to teach your dog to stop pulling
on leash. It consists of a simple 3-step "Heel" command and this simple
command works wonders for both puppies and full-grown Jack Russell
terriers and other dogs alike.
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2. The first stage is to teach your
Jack Russell terrier dog to heel to
prevent your Jack Russell dog
from pulling on leash. Here is
what you need to do:
1. You will need to have the
collar and leash on your
Jack Russell.
2. Stand next to and to the right of your terrier so that you are both
facing in the same direction and your terrier is sitting on your left.
3. Start walking forward slowly in a straight line, leading with your
left leg. As soon as your terrier takes off and starts pulling on the
leash, stand still and pull the leash back towards you. Remember
not drag your Jack Russell back towards you as all you need to do
is halt its progress.
4. Wait until your Jack Russell stop pulling on the leash. Then praise
it and then continue walking. No command needs to be given at
this stage because you are teaching your Jack Russell good
manners so that it can more easily understand the Heel command
when the time comes to teach it fully.
I suggest that you apply this method for ten minutes at a time and for
three or four times per day. You will normally find that within four or
five days you will be ready to move on to the next phase. With this
method, it is also quite likely that you will find that you are getting good
results within a few minutes; at least enough that your terrier dog will
stop pulling on leash and drag you all over the place. However, it may
take longer for some older dogs that have not been trained to change
their leash-pulling behavior.
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3. Variations On The Methods To Stop Your Dog Pulling Leash
Sometimes you may have to vary the way that
you are training your dog slightly. There may be
instances when your terrier dog starts to pull on
the leash and you may need to:
1. Stop and give your terrier's lead a few tugs
and growl the guttural growl, ("AAHH!" rather
then "NO") then bring the dog back beside you.
2. Start walking away again and hold a treat by
your side. Make sure that your terrier knows it is
there.
3. Your terrier should be following alongside you. If it tries to jump for
the treat, ignore it. You have to be careful not let your dog bite at your
hand though.
4. When your terrier gets tired of that and simply walks along beside
you, just say "HEEL!" Then reward it for walking beside you.
5. Repeat this over and over and you should start to see the results. If
you praise your terrier as it comes towards you then your terrier is being
rewarded only for backing up (the very last action it performed). You
need to reward your terrier for walking freely beside you as you move
off from the stand still.
It may be a common problem but having your Jack Russell terrier dog
pulling leash doesn't have to be a nightmare. Just follow the simple steps
above and you will find that you and your Jack Russell will be able to
enjoy long, peaceful walks without any pulling on the leash in no time.
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4. JackRussellAdvice.com
http://www.JackRussellAdvice.com is designed for the Jack Russell
terrier lovers by Darlene Browne. Darlene is a lover of dogs and in
particular the Jack Russell breed. She has collected all things related to
Jack Russell terriers as well as for dogs in general in that site.
You will find useful information,
videos, links to dog training experts as
well as merchandise for your Jack
Russell and yourself! You should go
ahead to check out the great contents
and resources that Darlene has on this
topic on the site. By the way,
remember to bookmark the site so that
you can easily come back to it.
For more information on Jack Russell
Terriers and dog training, check out the following links:
Jack Russell Terrier Resource Centre
Jack Russell Information
Dog Training Resources
Professional Dog Training
Grooming Your Dog
Diets For Your Dog
Adopting A Jack Russell Dog Or Puppy
On-line Puppy and Dog Training
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