Leash Walking Your Dog
One of the most common problems people face with their dogs is getting them to walk nicely on a loose leash.
In this section I will show you the basics to understand this skill. The lessons will teach you how to get your dog to understand this skill and how to put the pieces together. There are many common mistakes people make in trying to train this skill to their dogs, and those mistakes are often costly.
Using lures, guidance, corrections and rewards correctly will help get you and your dog underway to a lifetime of happy leash walks.
Leash Training Essential Lessons
These lessons will give you the basics to understanding leash walking your dog.
Using a long line will help teach your dog where he/she should be and it will take the pressure of corrections off of you!Β
If you're having "leash reactivity" or "leash aggression" issues, please follow the basic lessons first, then see the section below on "leash reactivity!
Leash Reactivity Lessons
These lessons will help if your dog has leash reactivity or aggression issues.
Bonus Lessons Featuring Leash Training
You can improve your leash training skills by watching more of the bonus videos below.
Important takeaways from this page
- The leash is your connection to your dog. This connection is valuable, don't destroy it!
- Constantly correcting a dog that is next to you destroys your bond and the dog's desire to be next to you!
- If you need to correct your dog, take your emotions out of it!
Did you know...
Most people struggle with training their dog because:
Because the leash has become and aversive tool as opposed to a friendly connection!
