8 Ways To Take A Puppy For A Walk

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Introduction

For people who have always had a dog, walking is nothing. You get up, you go outside, you walk around for 15-20 minutes. That’s it. For people who have never had a dog before and are about to take their puppy for its first walk, though? It can be an intimidating experience: what do I do with this creature? How do I keep it from getting into trouble? What if it poops on the neighbor’s lawn?! Well don’t worry—we’ve got some tips to help make your first few walks as easy as possible!

Keep your puppy close by for the first few walks.

Your dog is still quite young and new to the world, so it’s best to keep a close watch on them during their first few walks. You don’t want your puppy running off, or pulling you down the street in one direction while they try to sniff everything in another. When taking your dog for walks, make sure they are with you at all times.

It’s also important that when you first start taking your puppy out for walks, don’t let them get distracted by other animals or people on the sidewalk walking by. Keep their attention focused on you so they can learn how to walk properly on a leash and not pull ahead of us while we’re walking together! Also be aware of other dogs passing by; especially if there are two leashing dogs who appear aggressive towards each other – DO NOT let your puppy get near these dogs (or any big dogs for that matter) because there could be serious consequences if either side gets too worked up about seeing an enemy pass by (i.e., fighting).

Use positive reinforcement to teach your puppy how to walk properly.

If you want your puppy to learn, use positive reinforcement. Positive reinforcement is when you reward them for doing the desired behavior. This could be a treat or praise. Positive reinforcement can also include giving your puppy affection and attention as a reward for good behavior. You should not scold or punish your dog if they do something wrong, but instead focus on reinforcing the good things that they are doing with treats or other rewards so that they can learn what you want them to do.

To teach your puppy how to walk properly with a leash, start by taking the leash off when they are sitting still at first so that they don’t get distracted by its presence while trying to focus on learning how to walk with it attached to their collar or harness

Teach your puppy to heel, and practice in short bursts.

It’s important to teach your puppy not to walk ahead of you, or behind you, or beside you. If your puppy gets a chance to pull ahead a few feet, they’ll learn that they can get away with being unruly. Pulling will become a habit that takes time and effort to break. The same goes for walking behind—when dogs run behind their owners, it’s more like “running the show.” They’re taking control instead of following along with humans who are trying to guide them where we need them most: on our left side so we can see what’s going on around us at all times. As for walking beside—well if someone doesn’t have arm strength enough to keep hold of their dog while walking down an uneven road surface or through snow (or whatever), then maybe it isn’t such a good idea for that person and their pup anyway!

Refresh your puppy’s attention when you stop at intersections.

When you stop to wait at an intersection, or anywhere where there are distractions, keep your puppy focused on you by stopping and standing still. Make sure that your puppy is looking at you and not the distraction around them. If your puppy gets distracted by something, walk away from it—even if it’s a dog! You may have to take a break for a few minutes until they become more interested in being with you again.

Be prepared to clean up messes.

Make sure you have a bag on hand.
Keep your puppy on a leash.
Take a water bottle with you in case they get thirsty while they’re out walking, and make sure to bring some of their favourite treats too! It’s always nice to give them something yummy after they’ve finished their walk, so they don’t feel like it was all work and no reward.
Be prepared to clean up after your dog if need be; especially if it has just been raining or snowing outside

Take a treat with you and treat your dog when they do something right.

Take a treat with you and treat your dog when they do something right. This is particularly important if you’re training your puppy to walk on a leash, as they may not be sure what is safe to chew on and what isn’t. If they’re walking properly and not pulling at the leash, reward them with a small treat–and don’t forget to praise them too!

If your dog is doing their best to follow the rules of walking properly, but isn’t quite there yet, try using treats as motivation for better behavior. For example: if your puppy looks at you before crossing the street without getting distracted by other dogs or squirrels (and walking quickly), reward him with a treat as well as some praise from you so he knows what he did was good!

Make walking time more fun with a favorite toy.

Make sure your puppy is safe and secure. When you take your puppy for a walk, he or she should always be leashed and under your supervision. This will help ensure that the puppy does not run off or get into trouble. If you have an older dog that is used to being loose in your backyard, it is best to keep it on a leash during walks as well. Otherwise, they might wander into someone else’s yard or get into something they shouldn’t (like trash).
Don’t let your puppy chew on the toy. Dogs like to chew! But if you give them something like an old shoe lace, they may try to eat it instead of playing with it like they should! If this happens once or twice then no big deal but if it keeps happening then this could mean trouble for when he gets bigger because he will start eating things he shouldn’t like shoes and socks which can make him sick if swallowed whole since there isn’t much room in his stomach yet.”

Enjoy the walk!

Remember, your puppy is new to walking and may need some time to adjust. Be patient with him or her and enjoy the time together. Walk at a pace that is comfortable for both you and your dog, whether that means going slow or fast. The key here is to have fun!

Taking a new puppy on a walk can be tricky, but with some training and preparation, you can get there!

Positive reinforcement is the best way to train your dog. If they do something right, give them a treat or pet them on the head. This will make them want to behave even more in the future.
A leash and collar are necessary when walking your puppy so that they don’t get into trouble by running off somewhere unsafe or getting lost (and trust us: no one wants that). It’s also important to teach your furry friend how to heel so they can stay with you instead of wandering off into traffic or another area with potential danger lurking behind every corner—you know what we mean? And don’t forget about poop bags! These handy little things make cleaning up after your pup much easier than trying my hardest not to step in any waste myself which always results in me inadvertently stepping IN said waste… It’s not pretty folks but it happens all too often when I’m out walking around town during lunch break from work so take my advice here.”

Conclusion

We hope these tips have helped you to get started on your new adventure as a puppy parent. Remember, it’s all about patience and positive reinforcement! Taking your little guy on a walk might feel like a huge task at first, but if you take things slowly and keep practicing with lots of positive reinforcement, soon enough it will be second nature to both of you (and more fun than ever).