https://bostondogbutlers.com/blog daily 0.75 2025-05-08 https://bostondogbutlers.com/blog/5-easy-steps-to-introduce-your-puppy-to-walking-on-a-leash monthly 0.5 2025-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6807f68ebf0c7a0a79b7f024/1746740017198-AT0XBXS0BFFELZU75DKD/unsplash-image-A9I1k2JcAjk.jpg Blog - 5 Easy Steps to Introduce Your Puppy to Walking on a Leash - STEP 1 OF 5: Introduce your puppy to their collar or harness and leash When you’re first beginning to introduce your dog or puppy to walking or wearing a collar/harness and leash, it is important to allow them to get used to it before launching directly into leash training. Testing it out: Start out by letting him/her get used to wearing a collar or harness and a leash. Let them wear the collar or harness with the leash attached for short periods of time in the house. During this time play with them and give treat rewards! The key reason you are doing this is to establish a positive association between your puppy and their leash. This is critical to all aspects of training your puppy or dog, including leash training. Your puppy will learn to love “collar and leash time” as it represents treats, play, and fun! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6807f68ebf0c7a0a79b7f024/1746740129426-TRUNLCP2FRXU4SNDGDJS/unsplash-image-z7rcwqCi77s.jpg Blog - 5 Easy Steps to Introduce Your Puppy to Walking on a Leash - STEP 2 OF 5: Teach them a cue A key part of training is getting your puppies attention, which is where teaching them a “cue” is instrumental. Introduce your puppy to a sound cue meaning “food is coming” and you’ll capture their attention easily. Some people like using clickers, others use a word like “Yes,” and some people cluck their tongue. It doesn’t matter the sound, the method is the same. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6807f68ebf0c7a0a79b7f024/1746740308452-RD4DQ20GNYDW8T617OGX/unsplash-image-atOlntWcO4k.jpg Blog - 5 Easy Steps to Introduce Your Puppy to Walking on a Leash - STEP 5 OF 5: Practice, Practice, Practice It is important to continue practicing the steps outline previously outside to continue building positive associations and to establish your puppy’s good leash behavior. This is most easily accomplished by having treats on you during walks outside so if your puppy is getting too distracted you can regain his/her attention. 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They conveniently provide outdoor seating, so you can enjoy your tasty cup of joe while you and your pup take in the bustling city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6807f68ebf0c7a0a79b7f024/d502f340-f163-471c-8970-fb5655b4bb55/Boston+Common+-+Boston+Dog+Butler.jpg Blog - Boston Dog Butlers Travel Guide – Downtown Boston - Enjoy the Boston Common Boston is home to some of the most gorgeous public parks in the northeast, most notably the Boston Common– which (fun fact) is Americas oldest Public Park! The Boston Common is very dog friendly and serves as a playground to dozens of local dogs daily. Be prepared for an impromptu play-date as you are sure to run into other dogs and their owners. The Boston Common is a great area to tucker your dog while you gaze at some of Boston’s most coveted real estate. What are you waiting for? 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For those over 21, kick back and enjoy an alcoholic beverage, we highly recommend checking out their beer list! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6807f68ebf0c7a0a79b7f024/9f460563-aaa6-4f5e-880b-f4a122e519a2/unsplash-image-Suc9y6IRxYw.jpg Blog - Boston Dog Butlers Travel Guide – Downtown Boston - Beat the Heat in South Boston! Boston has plenty of dog friendly options to beat the summer heat, one of our favorites is Castle Island Beach on the eastern most point of South Boston. Dog’s are welcome to join on leash, there are sure to be other friendly pups to play around with as well. 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