What do you gotta do BEFORE you walk your dog? You put on your shoes, leash up, and head out the door, right? In Part 1 of this Best Dog Walks EVER series, I mentioned, among other things, the need for a good harness, mentally preparing for what you might encounter on your walk, and having plenty […]
Posts with the leash walking tag
Try These Simple Leash Walking Tricks — Nose Touch & Heel
If your dog is a dedicated leash puller, don’t despair! You can teach even the most stubborn leash pullers to enjoy walking next to you. All it takes is baby steps. In my latest video, Brick learns that he is rewarded for staying by my side. (Pssst…the way to a dog’s heart is through him stomach!) […]
Teaching Leash Walking? Do This FIRST!
We’ve all seen that person being pulled down the sidewalk, as the dog strains on leash. Not only is this NOT fun, it could be dangerous. So…what’s a human to do? How do we hold their attention, so that they walk nicely on leash? In this dog training video, I show Brick, a client’s dog, […]
Video: Nice Leash Walking
Here is a wonderful video from Austria that demonstrates very precisely and clearly how to teach your dog to walk nicely on leash. Don’t worry, it’s in English!
Stop Leash Pulling!
Have you been out walking Spot–or at least trying? Is he pulling you down the street, or back & forth on the sidewalk trying to sniff everything? How’s a person supposed to get any exercise around here? If you are having trouble with pup on leash, keep reading below for my latest tips.
Teach Your Dog to Target
Use clicker training to teach your dog to touch or follow your finger. It’s called target training and it’ll help you deal with leash pulling, barking and many other challenges.