Help From House Leash

Oh, House Leash, my dear friend. House Leash is simply the concept of keeping a leash on your dog while they are loose and being supervised in the house.

Have a dog who likes to steal things and play keep away? House Leash.

Is your dog working on door boundaries because they like to sneak out when someone enters or exits the house? House Leash.

Are you potty training and may need to escort them outdoors in a hurry? House Leash.

Have a dog who exhibits some inappropriate behavior but flees when you approach to redirect? House Leash.

Maybe your dog would benefit from some spontaneous obedience questions several times an hour throughout the day? House Leash.

House Leash is my go-to, particularly for young and adolescent dogs, for reinforcing rules and manners in the home. Maintaining these boundaries is essential for your dog’s safety, and also for your peace of mind! House Leash also provides countless opportunities to build positive associations not only with the leash, but also with you being on the other end of it. Using a House Leash completely removes a large layer of anxiety when living with a dog in training.

Will I be able to catch my dog when a certain behavior happens? Yes!

Will I be able to quickly and efficiently guide or redirect my dog throughout the day as needed? Yes!

So much of the learning that needs to happen for a dog to be a pleasant member of the household happens outside of formal training sessions. Will you be ready to step in at a moment’s notice to provide these learning opportunities? Yes! Why? House Leash.

Here, our friend Duff is wearing his House Leash while I write this very blog. If he were to get up and wander off, I would hear him leave due to his tags. If your dog doesn't wear tags, consider a bell!

Please remember that it is only appropriate for a dog to wear a House Leash while they are being supervised. If your dog is exhibiting behavior that could be helped by a House Leash, it is highly likely that they shouldn’t be at large in the home without direct supervision anyway! If you are unable to supervise them at any point, remove the leash and put them in a small, contained area, or into their crate. Remember to remove the collar as well if they will be in their crate. This will prevent your dog from getting injured by getting the leash stuck somewhere, and will prevent them from potentially chewing and consuming the leash while you aren’t watching.