How to Train a Dog to Walk on a Leash

Training your dog to walk on leash can be frustrating for many dog owners. Pulling is one of the biggest problems, learn how to get your dog to walk on leash by watching this video and following the steps in this article.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Leash
• Treats

1. Start with your dog sitting next to you on leash. make sure you have your dog under control before you attempt walking with your dog. Dogs pull because when they feel the pressure on the leash they will pull away from you. This is called opposition reflex.

2. As you step off, give your dog the command "Let's go" and start walking. Once your dog starts to pull, let out all the tension in the leash and go in the other direction.

3. When your dog gets to the end of the leash you'll be walking in the other direction. As your dog comes to your side quickly praise your dog and gather up the leash.

4. If your dog starts to pull, let out the leash again and go in the other direction.

Tips & Warnings

• If you change direction every time your dog starts to pull, your dog will quickly learn that pulling is not pleasant.
• Your dog will learn that walking at your side is the best place to be.

[ivonne2587]

on 8/11/2009 i have two 7 month old husky's that have been together since birth. when i try to seperate them, they start to howl. when i try to train them on the leash when walking they both pull. my quesiton is, should i be training one dog at a time? and when should i be giving them the treats? any help is appreciated.

[16792]

on 8/3/2009 MY DOG KEEPS BENDING DOWN LIKE IM GOING TO BEAT HIM WITH THE LEASH AND HE HITS THE THEN STRUGGLES AND SQUINTS. THANKYOU

[Desula]

on 5/25/2008 Thank you. My little Cookie is always choking herself.