How to Teach Loose-Leash Walking

Oh, my aching arm

Get your dog to walk without pulling! But how? We are masters at allowing our dogs to drag us down the street. The most asked question at obedience classes and private consultations is “how can I get my dog not to pull on his leash?”

As far as dogs and leashes are concerned, we want to arrange things so that loose leashes “pay off” and tight leashes don’t.

Historically trainers encouraged folks to act like a tree the moment their dog began to pull on the leash. This...