The first thing to keep in mind when teaching your dog to stop pulling on the leash is that not every method will work for every dog (this goes for dog training in general). I’ve tried many methods when it comes to loose leash walking, and I always felt like a failure when one di...
That’s why leash training applies to you as much as your dog. Proper dog walking can turn a tug of war into a pleasurable experience for both of you. Healthy walking behaviors will help you avoid common problems like leash pulling, which can be dangerous for you and your best pal. If ...
If your dog stops walking because he’s nervous, don’t make the situation worse by pulling on the leash. The first thing you don’t want to do when your dog abruptly stops walking is added stress to the situation. In many cases, your dog could stop because they are anxious. Making t...
Reward your dog with a treat and play with them for a few minutes. The trick is to have your dog associate the leash and collar or harness with food and fun! Step 2: Teaching your dog their cues Teach your dog their “cue” in a quiet area that’s free of distractions. You can...
But, if you walk the dog calmly from the start they will simply understand that this is how it has to be and they will stop pulling you around the block. Keeping these tips in mind when you prepare for a walk is a good place to start. To read get a few more tips, I encourage ...
The second your dog notices a trigger, give them a treat. The trick here, though, is to give them that treat before they react to the trigger. By doing this, your pet will begin to associate not reacting to the trigger with something positive (the treat). ...
Teach your dog to walk on a leash without pulling. The main trick for doing this is: every time your dog pulls on the leash, stop and become unmoving. Do not pull back on the leash; just stop. Your dog will learn quickly that pulling equals stopping, and that's not what she wants...
dog is still on Sophia Yin’s website. Bless her and her memory. STEP TWO:Decide how you are going to reinforce this great trick your dog is going to learn. (Remember, it IS a trick to your dog–surely it makes no sense to them otherwise.) Food is always my first choice for rein...
dog was attached by a leash, or even if they were close to their dog, that they could prevent a bite. We can prevent lots of bites from happening, but not always with leashes and proximity. When people miss signals of discomfort or tension in their dogs, they end up trying to stop ...
The other day, a friend was bragging to me about how good her dog is with little kids. Several toddlers had been over at her house, and decided to play with her dog. The dog tolerated their ear tugging, tail pulling, and wrestle moves, my friend boasted, even though he was clearly ...