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Command for Dog To Stay on Correct Side When Walking

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Question from Puppy Owner:
We have taught our 3-month-old puppy Rosie almost all the commands you recommended. Are there commands to get her to stay on one side of me and by my side when she walks?

Answer from Donna Chandler:
Yes, it is time to introduce her to the Gentle Leader brand of products. The manufacturer has a new product out called a 3 in 1 Harness, which I really like.

The leash will attach at the chest, and when you go to a park and have a really long lead on Rosie you can unhook it from the chest and put it on her back and she can run freely. It also comes with a very short leash that you can attach to the seat belt when you are driving with her.

Dogs should always be walked on the left side. Walk fast, then slow, turn around and go the other way (tell her to “Come” when you do this), stop make her sit and do all of your commands.

She will begin to get better and better as she gets older and matures mentally.

Puppy Picks Up Things in Mouth When Outside

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Question from Puppy Owner:
Rosie (3 months old) picks everything up in her mouth outside and I worry that she will ingest something that will make her sick. I say leave it and pull her leash, but doesn’t seem to get the behavior I am looking for. What can I do differently to stop this behavior?

Answer from Donna Chandler:
When you are outside you have to guard her. This normal human and puppy behavior with putting everything in their mouths.

If you are using a Gentle Leader Head Collar or a Gentle Leader Easy Walk Harness, then you should have these products on whenever you go for a walk and inside when she is driving you crazy or being rambunctious.

Again, this is typical puppy behavior and will begin to improve as you should be starting all of her commands by now. You have to practice commands daily to use the command at appropriate times.