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“When teaching something new, make sure it doesn't look like something old.”
― Leslie McDevitt, Control Unleashed: The Puppy Program

“Your Dog Has Reached The End Of The Lead - Although this may sound strange, when your dog naturally reaches the end of their lead, this causes pressure to be put onto their collar or harness. This pressure then causes their opposition reflex to kick in. This is not a medical re-flex, but it is something that all living beings will subconsciously do without thinking, to make sure they stay in balance. For example, if someone pulls your sleeve backwards, your automatic reaction is to pull your arm in the opposite direction, to stop them from pulling you over. It is your brain and body's immediate response to stop you from falling over. So, when your dog gets to the end of the lead, and is therefore being pulled backwards, their immediate response is to pull forwards. This cycle then continues, as you pull them back more, they pull forward more.”
― Simone Mueller, Walking Together: Loose Lead Walking for High Energy Dogs

“The last parts of the predatory motor pattern are dissection and eating. This releases happy hormones and promotes relaxation and contentment, so this is what we need to replicate in our cool-down exercises by scattering treats.”
― Simone Mueller, Walking Together: Loose Lead Walking for High Energy Dogs

“Don’t see Control and Management as avoiding the problem, see it as stopping the problem from occurring.”
― Steve Mann, Easy Peasy Doggy Squeezy