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Many dog owners have a problem with their dogs constantly biting, chewing, and tugging on their leashes. With so many places requiring that your dog be on a dog training leash, it’s important that you’re able to correct this behavior with proper dog leash training. This behavior is particularly common among puppies and adolescent dogs, and some dog owners think it’s just a stage. Many puppies will bite the leash because they are teething or because they are bored. But just as many dogs don’t grow out of this behavior and continue biting the leash into adulthood.

If that’s the case, this behavior can also be a result of general playfulness, dominance or boundary testing, or a way of getting your attention. If this is the root reason, the behavior can easily be stopped by switching to a metal lead. If this doesn’t help or you still can’t get him to stop chewing, try covering a leather or nylon lead in a bitter or hot sauce. This will associate the unpleasant taste in the dog’s mind with chewing the leash. If the problem still persists, try some timeouts. When the dog gets overly excited and chews the leash, hold him between your legs until he’s calmed down, and then continue with your walk. Repeat until the chewing stops.