Having a leash on your puppy while they’re outside of their crate or playpen and around the house with you can be extremely helpful in ensuring their safety, keeping them out of trouble and making sure they stay near you!

But if they are chewing the leash, putting the brakes on when you’re using it, or pulling on the leash so there’s a lot of tension, it could be interfering with the “good intentions” of the leash and causing more issues and frustration for your puppy.

In Episode 157 of the Ask A Puppy Trainer Show, Bethany goes over the various scenarios of using the leash with your puppy so you can make sure you are using it the RIGHT way that’s positive and will benefit your pup — plus get them to stop chewing on it!

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Ep 157 Timestamps:

*2:31 - Advice for a  9-week-old puppy who’s chewing the leash
7:35 - How to take care of your new puppy she you work 8-hour shifts away from the home
10:55 - Care tips for your 7-month-old puppy while we're traveling for 3 weeks
12:02 - What to do when your puppy gets tired off fetch and has you bring them the toy instead
14:02 - Tips for tethering an 11-week-old Lab puppy to you
*19:17 - How to teach a 13-week-old Golden Retriever not to bite the leash
21:26 - How to stop a 6-month-old Pomeranian from barking at people during walks and whining after they pass by
24:03 - How to prevent a 1-year-old Schnoodle from having meltdowns and biting things nearby when seeing other dogs on walks
26:04 - How to help an 11-month-old mini Labradoodle to be more comfortable with strangers approaching her during walks or at the park
30:08 - Potty training tips for a 9-week-old puppy who keeps missing the pee pads 
31:57 - Is it too late to crate train a 4-month-old Cockapoo who's been sleeping in bed with you and now jumps off?

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