22/04/2026
Pup pulling on the lead still - stop going out and just allowing the same thing to happen day after day. Make changes to your equipment and your routine. Choose some lead walking specific equipment (I like collar and lead) and go out and train on it, ensure you reward the loose lead, focused walking and make sure there is no forward movement on a tight lead. As soon as the lead goes tight stop or change direction (depends where you are as to what is easier).
NEVER use the lead walking specific equipment for a walk where you are not fully committed to training, move to a harness or different attachment so it is clear to the dog what equipment they are on not ambiguous!
In the early days of lead walk training have NO destination, walk back and forth on the same piece of land - this gives pup the chance to learn how to walk on a lead without constant new smells and environment, find an quiet lane or and empty car park and practice.
Start with a 5 minute practice, then switch equipment or jump in the car to go somewhere they can be free roaming. As the weeks go on they should be able to walk nicely for longer so build up to 10 minutes, 15 minutes, start venturing out of the car park/boring side road and get some nice walking where you need it.
Please stop going out doing the same thing every day if it is not working! Make some changes and you will get there.
