How to 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.

Things You'll Need

  • Puppy collar
  • Puppy treats
  • Puppy leash (optional)

Instructions

  1. Instructions

    • 1

      Begin training the puppy in an area of your yard free from other people, pets and distractions.

    • 2

      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 ̶0;OK̶1; to release your puppy after a command is performed correctly.

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      Walk forward with your puppy at your side and give the command ̶0;heel,̶1; while using the puppy treat as a lure. Always keep your left hand ready to grab the puppy̵7;s collar in case it needs its attention re-focused after being distracted. This is a common behavioral issue with puppies.

    • 4

      Give your puppy the command ̶0;wait̶1; while holding the puppy treat in front of its nose while stooping beside it. While your puppy is in this halted position, you can place your left hand, with the palm downward, under the puppy̵7;s belly to keep it steady and calm.

    • 5

      To teach the puppy to make right turns, bend down and move the hand with the puppy treat in it as you say ̶0;heel̶1; and make a direct turn to your right. To teach left turns, put the treat in your right hand and guide the puppy by placing the puppy collar in your left hand and move the treat to the left as you make the direct turn to the left.

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      Verbally praise your puppy for positive behaviors, such as doing its business in the yard and properly completing training commands. Complete your verbal praise by rewarding each positive behavior with a puppy treat.

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      Verbally reprimand your puppy for negative behaviors, such as digging holes, excessive barking or an incorrect command sequence. Never say the general command of ̶0;no.̶1; For instance, say ̶0;leave it,̶1; when your puppy is distracted by another object when training. Reinforce a command with the dog̵7;s name, such as ̶0;heel, Fido.̶1;