How Do You Train A Puppy Without A Leash And No Fenced Yard?
Training your puppy in a yard with no fence and constant supervision will result in a faster training period and well-behaved puppy. Puppies can also be trained to walk beside the owner without a leash; however, the owner should make sure the puppy is ready to take on this task before beginning a non-leash training session. If the puppy is not quite ready, begin training using a leash and remove the leash once it has mastered the leash training. Begin training the puppy in an area of your yard free from other people, pets and distractions. Call your puppy by name to come stand by your left side by showing it a puppy treat to entice it to come to you. Use the command “OK” to release your puppy after a command is performed correctly. Walk forward with your puppy at your side and give the command “heel,” while using the puppy treat as a lure. Always keep your left hand ready to grab the puppy’s collar in case it needs its attention re-focused after being distracted. This is a common behav
