Given that not only papillons but all dogs have the built in drive to walk and migrate, walking a dog is arguably the best socialization drill, papillon training-wise, if not the best overall training exercise. Hence, its only fair to not rush the dog through the whole routine. The dog also needs a few timeouts to relax and observe the world around it.

Your butterfly dog's event temperament needs to be taken into account, since the occasional surprise can pop up, and you will need a way to manage these things. First, handfeeding your dog her meal during walks helps the dog form positive connections with people, other dogs, and traffic. Give your dog kibble or some treat every time a car or some noisy vehicle passes by. Offer still another when you encounter another person or dog. Yet another treat is awarded for the dog greeting another person or dog in an amiable way. If a child approaches and the dog welcomes petting, shower praise plus treats on your pet.

{If people want to meet your dog, first show them how to make use of kibble or a treat to entice the dog to come and sit. Ask the person to offer the treat only after your dog sits to say hello. Meanwhile, your dog needs to be quick on the "sit" command when meeting and greeting people.

Training on Walks

And now, for the one papillon training matter that attracts so much ado: leash pulling. Dogs do it for a variety of reasons. For one, the view is always better for the lead dog. Pulling on-leash seem to be an enjoyable experience for most pooches, but there's no reason for owners to condone it!

If you aim for a thoroughly enjoyable and calm on-leash walk, try the following as soon as you can: