The WORST WAY to Stop Leash Pulling (And What Actually Works) đ¤
Most people, when they first clip a leash on their puppy or dog, have no formal plan. They head out the door hoping for the best.
But hereâs the thingâonce your dog reaches the end of the leash and starts pulling, youâre both in a tug-of-war. The leash tightens, the dog pulls harder, and you hold on tighter. Itâs a match of strength.
Unintentionally, youâve taught your dog that pulling gets results. By dragging you from point A to point B, your dog reaches the thing it desires mostâwhether thatâs a tree to sniff, a squirrel to chase, or the next exciting smell. Thatâs positive reinforcement at workâwithout a single treat involved.
When Pulling Becomes a Problem
At some point, many owners decide the pulling has to stop. This is where frustration often takes over, and advice like âuse a prong collarâ or âgive a leash popâ starts flooding in.
But letâs pause for a moment:
⢠The dog isnât pulling because itâs âdisobedient.â
⢠Itâs pulling because it was rewarded for pulling in the first place.
Now, these tools and techniques might suppress the pulling. But at what cost? A prong collar or leash correction stops the behavior, but it often suppresses the dogâs joy for the walk itself. And is that fair? Should your dog be punished for a behavior they were unknowingly taught?
Letâs Rethink Leash Training đž
Whether you have a puppy or an adult dog whoâs already mastered the art of pulling, thereâs a better way. Itâs not about punishment or suppressionâitâs about teaching your dog to choose to walk nicely with you.
Hereâs how:
1ď¸âŁ Start Small, Inside the House:
Leash training doesnât begin when you head out the doorâit starts the moment the leash is clipped on. Does your dog bolt out the door or wait for permission to step outside? Do they check in with you after being released, or are you an afterthought? If your dog is not engaged w
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Consider what would happen, if a door or gate was accidentally left open. Would your dog be gone?
Many people tell the dog to sit and stay... but many dogs can't be trusted to 'Stay' if something exciting should appear.
I recommend adopting this approach. It is easy and safer.
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Do You Still Have Control When You Remove The Leash?
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The WORST WAY to Stop Leash Pulling (And What Actually Works) đ¤
Most people, when they first clip a leash on their puppy or dog, have no formal plan. They head out the door hoping for the best.
But hereâs the thingâonce your dog reaches the end of the leash and starts pulling, youâre both in a tug-of-war. The leash tightens, the dog pulls harder, and you hold on tighter. Itâs a match of strength.
Unintentionally, youâve taught your dog that pulling gets results. By dragging you from point A to point B, your dog reaches the thing it desires mostâwhether thatâs a tree to sniff, a squirrel to chase, or the next exciting smell. Thatâs positive reinforcement at workâwithout a single treat involved.
When Pulling Becomes a Problem
At some point, many owners decide the pulling has to stop. This is where frustration often takes over, and advice like âuse a prong collarâ or âgive a leash popâ starts flooding in.
But letâs pause for a moment:
⢠The dog isnât pulling because itâs âdisobedient.â
⢠Itâs pulling because it was rewarded for pulling in the first place.
Now, these tools and techniques might suppress the pulling. But at what cost? A prong collar or leash correction stops the behavior, but it often suppresses the dogâs joy for the walk itself. And is that fair? Should your dog be punished for a behavior they were unknowingly taught?
Letâs Rethink Leash Training đž
Whether you have a puppy or an adult dog whoâs already mastered the art of pulling, thereâs a better way. Itâs not about punishment or suppressionâitâs about teaching your dog to choose to walk nicely with you.
Hereâs how:
1ď¸âŁ Start Small, Inside the House:
Leash training doesnât begin when you head out the doorâit starts the moment the leash is clipped on. Does your dog bolt out the door or wait for permission to step outside? Do they check in with you after being released, or are you an afterthought? If your dog is not engaged w
Do You Still Have Control When You Remove The Leash?
These skills are taught in the PATHWAY. Transforming ANY dog from Challenging to the Best Dog Ever...in just 5 Minutes a day, without frustration or harsh methods.
#dogs #dog #puppy #puppies #dogtraining
Reprimanding or Physically Correcting a Reactive Dog is the WORST thing you can do.
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