You may have seen people using a long leash for training in the dog park. Long leashes act a bit like training wheels and provide safety and control when you\u2019re not sure if your dog\u2019s recall is up to standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Besides being safe on the streets, there are plenty of other uses for a long leash for training, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this guide to using a long leash for puppy training, we\u2019ll help you get started with the basics of lead training.<\/a> We’ll tell you how to use a long leash when training your dog, how to use a long leash for recall training, and our top tips for long leash training<\/a>. Long leash training. A bit of a tongue twister, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Download the Zigzag app today, and you\u2019ll get started on many of the uses for a long leash. Not sure which leash to buy? Check out our article on long leashes and recall lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To get started with using a long leash for training your puppy or dog, let\u2019s cover some basics so that you\u2019ll know what to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n We recommend a 30-foot length to begin recall training<\/a> with a long leash. This length gives you enough space to train your dog for recall, but not long so that it gets tangled up and messy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once your pup has had all of their shots, you can start training them outside with a long leash. If you have a yard, you can use the long leash there too! It makes it even better, to be honest – you can already train with distractions all around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use high value treats that your dog likes! It\u2019ll make life easier for everyone. We go over treats more in our app, as well as in our article on rewards and treats. Basically, it all boils down to you becoming the most valuable thing in your dog\u2019s life – treats will help you get there. We’ve got you covered with our top treat recommendations here!<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Always use a harness for long leash training! It\u2019s pretty dangerous to train with it just on a collar, as your puppy can run to the end and get quite a jolt, so let\u2019s stay safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the start, we advise you to wear gloves so that the leash can\u2019t burn your hands in case it runs through. It\u2019s a pretty bad burn you don\u2019t want to have\u2026especially with long leash training when you definitely need your hands. You may also find tying knots in the leash helpful; if you tread on the leash it will stop, without it burning your hands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Struggling to decide on the right harness for your pup? Check out our guide to puppy harnesses.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Long leash training can be used for puppies. It\u2019s also great for teenage dogs, adult dogs, and also new rescue pups or dogs who might be a \u2018flight risk\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s our tops ways of using a long leash for training:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Teaching your puppy recall<\/a> when called is important for safety, imagine all of those enjoyable walks you\u2019ll be taking, where you want them off the leash, Long leashes provide a great level of security at the beginning of training, but still give that feeling of freedom to your puppy when adding some distance for them to run back to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ask your puppy to \u2018come\u2019 and then when they run back, reward them with a super delicious treat. Yay!, you\u2019ve started your recall training!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Training leashes are great for training loose leash walking. But using a leash that\u2019s longer than normal means you aren\u2019t tempted to do any \u201cleash popping\u201d or use any pressure on the leash to move your puppy around. Here\u2019s how you do it: walk through the park with your puppy on a long leash. It will drag along the floor, which is a good thing. When they are close to you, mark with \u2018good\u2019 and reward them. By doing this, we\u2019re creating a reward zone, where your puppy is learning to associate that walking next to you gives them treats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can teach your dog to keep inside certain boundaries by limiting them with a long leash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Using a long leash when you\u2019re around livestock is the safest way to keep your puppy safe, as well as the other animals. You don\u2019t want the chaos that comes with (literally)) running into a herd of cows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Puppy socialization is very important. By using a long leash, you can give your puppy freedom to explore and investigate their surroundings while keeping them under control AND staying nice and relaxed yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Leash laws protect your dog as well as others. They\u2019re not actually intended to ruin the fun. Some places have rules for what the right length of leash should be, and some don\u2019t – it really depends on where you are, so keep your eye out for that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Zigzag app has specialized lessons on how to teach your puppy to walk on a loose leash and much more advice you didn’t ever know you needed. Better download it today, and be pleasantly surprised!<\/p>\n\n\n\nGetting started with long leash training <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How long should a long leash be for recall training?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What\u2019s the best age to start long leash training?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What treats should I use for long leash training?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What else do I need for long leash training?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How to use long leash training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Recall training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Loose leash walking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Boundary Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Distance Control<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Socialization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Leash Laws<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Recall training with long leash training <\/h2>\n\n\n\n