21/09/2026
SAVE THIS PUPPY TRAINING HACK 🐶
Tethering gives you a few hands free minutes to do important things while teaching your puppy that being close to you doesn’t always mean constant attention or play.
It can also help prepare them for
🐾 Walking calmly on a lead
☕ Settling beside you at cafes
🍽️ Relaxing while the family eats
🏡 Learning their “place” command
Start with just five minutes during mealtimes, then slowly increase the duration as your puppy becomes comfortable.
A little pulling, crying or trying to remove the lead is completely normal at first they’re learning something new. Stay calm, avoid rewarding the fuss and praise them when they settle.
For safe tether training
1. Always attach the lead to a well fitted harness never a collar.
2. Use a lightweight lead with a small, light clip
3. Place their bed beside the tether point
4. Teach the “place” command first
5. Give them a safe chew or enrichment activity
6. Keep every session supervised
The goal isn’t to force your puppy to stay still it’s to gradually teach them that settling calmly beside you is safe, rewarding and part of everyday life.
Would you try this with your puppy? Did your puppy already learn tethering and how has it helped you?
Save this for your next mealtime training session.
