Do you want your dog to be trained? Giving them training lessons at home or in a boot camp is easier if you have all the necessary and right stuff, or dog training aids. Some of the basic items are a leash or lead, collar, harness, bait pouches, adjustable 15-foot line, cotton rope, crate, exercise pen, toys and grooming tools.  Completing these aids will be a lot of cash outlay on the pet owner’s part. It does not need to be completed all at once, though.

If you initially invest, the three dog training aids to have are leash, collar and bait pouches. The others can be purchased one by one at a later date.

Using Dog Training Leads for Aggression Solution or Prevention

One of the different aids in taming and controlling canine pets are dog training leads. A dog training lead is more commonly known as leash. It is also referred to as check cord. The lead is a long line that is attached to the dog’s neck collar or harness. This gives the dog handler the capability to properly control the animal. Dog training leashes or leads are commonly used in canine obedience center or camps.

At home, the dog owner is aided by a lead in walking the dog or in making the pet stay in one designated place without the need of putting the pet in a crate. The lead is a removable attachment so a handler can set the dog free without the need to remove the collar.

Using Dog Training Leads

In making use of dog training leads, are there other things to consider? For most puppy training, the lead is an indispensable aid. The primary thing to consider when buying a lead is the size of your dog. Dogs grow quickly so when buying the lead, you must anticipate how the leash will fit the dog after some months. You will be using the leash for the dog training even if you have to do it at home.

Leads are not only for training. Dog training leads are safety precautions aside from making the dog stay close to its handler.  The leash also is for keeping check of the dog. In training camps, there are two areas where the leads are necessary. One, the leash is a safety measure when the trainer foresees a potential problem. Two, the lead is needed by the trainer to correct a problem that arose during the training. Leads therefore are necessary aids for problem prevention and problem solving.

Leads for Problem Prevention

At the onset of training, dogs will be prone to distraction. They used to be confined in small spaces like gardens or backyard. When you bring them outside of their usual places, they get distracted by the surroundings. They have the tendency to bolt away or chase other animals or moving things. Dog training leads will control the action of the dogs to stay put with their handlers. Seeing other dogs where they have a propensity to self-reward by running off to the new dog playmates, you will have the leash to stop it.

There will come a time when problem prevention is not foreseen such that damage had already occurred. You still have the lead to the rescue and solve the issue. The problem often emanates from the dog’s desire to self-reward and the failure to cope with distractions.

Safety Precautions

Being aware of the usefulness of dog training leads, you have to be cognizant of safety precautions in using these aids.

  • When attached to a training lead, the dog must wear a wide, flat and durable collar or harness.
  • Do not use the leash to stop a fast running dog; the sudden stop my cause damage to the pet’s spine or neck.
  • Do not attach the lead to a choke chain; it may cause damage to the dog’s larynx, throat or neck.
  • Do not tie the lead to a solid object such as post or tree.
  • Never allow the dog to swim with a lead; it might get tangled with the cord.

Dog training leads are valuable aids in training canines. Their use is introduced to a dog while still in the puppy stage. Used for problem protection and problem solving, there are rules on proper use of leash or leads.

Dog collars

Dog collars are also indispensable dog training aids. The collar tightens when the dog pulls and it becomes loose when the animal relaxes. When buying this dog paraphernalia, make sure that you are getting one that fits well. Collars that are too small or tight can choke the dog. On the other hand, too loose collars can be removed to set the dog free. If your dog does not feel good with a slip collar, you can use a halter instead. To some dog owners, the halter is a better choice as it does not restrict the head movement of the dog.  In buying this aid, see to it that the halter fits the head and entire body. These kinds of dog training aids give the dog more freedom to move.

Bait Pouches for Dogs

During training, dogs are given treats as rewards for good deeds. Placed in your pant pockets, the treats can scatter inside and you will be fumbling for them. As a consequence, delay is created such that there is ample gap between the time the good deed is done and the giving of the reward. The purpose of the treat is defeated.

During the training, bait pouches are used. You can purchase or make your own pouch. They usually are made of ordinary canvas and tied around the trainer’s waist during the dog training activity. The trainer has instant access to the treat. You do not waste time fumbling in your pocket and the dog does not have to wait for its good deed to be noticed.

All of the items in the dog training aids have their own respective uses. It is good to have them all, but for economic reasons the adjustable leash, collar or harness and bait pouches will suffice.