the goal is walking harmoniously with your dog – and “checking in” is the key ingredient to creating the type of relationship that is conducive to harmonious walks. if your dog already pulls on leash, you’ll want to begin training the “check-in” behavior in a location with low distractions. this also applies to times when you walk your dog with a friend. the check-in technique described here is another tool that can be used to teach a dog to walk …

here are some overall guidelines before we look at several methods 2. the instant your dog reaches the end of his leash and pulls, red light! when he stops pulling and puts slack in the leash (maybe he turns to see what you’re doing and this makes the leash a little slack), call him back to you. every few seconds, pop a small treat into your dog’s mouth and praise her for walking along at your pace. then put the …

it’s a way for pet parents and their pups to get outside, get some exercise and bond over an activity. “doing so allows the dog to sniff, investigate, socialize, exercise, relieve boredom and have fun.” it’s important to remember that puppies won’t instinctively understand how to walk on a leash. as your puppy gets more comfortable walking on a leash, you can add other training cues into your walking routine to get in practice and keep your puppy on their …

most dogs learn to walk on a leash when they are young, it is a basic skill your dog requires so that you can keep him safe and contained when outdoors. some dogs may not learn this basic skill when young because they are raised in a rural environment, where they are not introduced to the leash, or because a stray or rescue dog may not have been provided the attention and training required to master the art of walking …

the problem is even worse if he sees a dog on the horizon, or a stranger approaching. we have a lot of trouble with him on the leash. pup would still walk on a leash with her but with an off leash level of obedience the leash is really just there for added security but not to actually hold pup in place, so pup won’t be pulling and risking injuring her. he is a rescue dog and we have had …