{"id":30555,"date":"2021-06-27T13:17:28","date_gmt":"2021-06-27T21:17:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/puppyintraining.com\/?p=30555"},"modified":"2023-11-06T20:08:02","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T04:08:02","slug":"dog-pulling-on-leash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/puppyintraining.com\/dog-pulling-on-leash\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Stop Your Dog From Pulling on the Leash"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You want to go on a leisurely walk with your dog Max. But Max has other intentions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You start out the door and Max is pulling you as if he were a sled dog at the Iditarod–and you\u2019re the sled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now you’re wondering…How do I stop my dog from pulling on the leash?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are things you can do to avoid this scenario.<\/p>\n\n\n

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We all want that ideal dog that walks at a trot by our side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, in order to have a dog that walks without pulling requires a lot of training and patience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today’s article is our guide on how to stop a dog from pulling on the leash. Let’s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Does Your Dog Pull on the Leash?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pulling on a leash is natural canine behavior. They want to explore the sights, sounds, and scents in their world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They do it because it works: they get to reach their desired places more quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also self-rewarding when we let them pull, so they repeat the behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because it\u2019s so self-rewarding and fun for the dog, it\u2019s also a very hard habit to break. But it can be done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They don\u2019t pull to be dominant, alpha, or pack leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve rescued a number of adult dogs who pulled on the leash. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spencer, a golden retriever who came to me at about three years old, had no leash manners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It wasn\u2019t his fault. No one taught him to walk on a loose leash. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But he was about 75 pounds of muscle and could easily pull until trained to do otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And our adventure of training him to walk politely on a leash took time. And a ton of patience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it paid off. Spencer LOVED <\/em>his walks and looked forward to them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I took his leash out, he\u2019d go to the door and look at me with puppy eyes–pleading to go on his next adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And I also enjoyed his walks then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Teach Your Dog To Walk on a Loose Leash?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The main reason to teach your dog to walk on a loose leash is for everyone\u2019s safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A dog can pull his owner down. Or he could get loose if his owners can\u2019t hold onto him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also dangerous for the dog. We\u2019ve all seen dogs pulling on a leash as they choke and gasp for air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can harm the dog by restricting the blood flow to his head. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can also damage his trachea. Small dogs are especially susceptible to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Methods To Stop Your Dog From Pulling on a Leash<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are numerous techniques you can use to stop your dog from pulling on his leash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are tried-and-true methods. But, like all training, they require patience and consistency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyone who walks your dog–family members, friends, dog walkers–must be consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And there\u2019s no cookie cutter approach. Each dog\u2019s an individual. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If one method doesn\u2019t work, another will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Four on the Floor To Start<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When most dogs see you take out their leash, they go ballistic. They jump around, spin, whine, and bark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you take your dog out in that excited state, your walk is already off to a bad start. And it will probably go down from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s best to do practice training exercises by the door<\/a> so that when you need your dog to be calm for a walk, he\u2019ll be able to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I recommend physically or mentally exercising your dog prior to practicing this training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always try to set your dog up to succeed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can play fetch or have him work a puzzle toy first. Eventually, he should be able to be calm without first exercising him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So train your dog to be calm at the door before you go out on your trek through the neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t take him on a walk until he has some impulse control and isn\u2019t over-stimulated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To teach him to be calm before you begin your walk, practice the following training exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take out his leash. Wait until he\u2019s calm to attempt to attach it to his harness or collar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If he\u2019s over-stimulated, don\u2019t attach the leash. Just hold it up or put it on a table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, when he\u2019s calm, try attaching it again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repeat again until you can attach the leash when he\u2019s calm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This training set-up exercise helps your dog think about how he gets the reward of a walk: by being calm first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If needed, you can tell him to sit first if he\u2019s able to sit and remain calm.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Equipment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Special training equipment<\/a> can help you in your goal to take a walk without your dog pulling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I believe in setting up your dog to succeed and using specialized equipment to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, no piece of training equipment replaces the need to also train your dog to walk well on a lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I prefer a properly fitted anti-pull harness for most dogs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Freedom Harness<\/a> has two places where you clip a leash. The harness comes with a leash that has two ends with clasps to clip onto the harness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sporn harness<\/a> is another choice that can work well. If the dog pulls, the harness tightens under the dog\u2019s arms, discouraging pulling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Easy Walk harness<\/a> is a front clip harness where the Martingale closure in front tightens when a dog pulls, discouraging pulling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many other anti-pull harness choices but most work on the principles of the above harnesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other devices that can help to deter pulling include head halters like the Gentle Leader head halter<\/a> and one made by Halti<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When walking, use a six-foot leash, not a long-line or flexi lead. You can use a four-foot lead if you have a larger breed, not a small dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t want the leash to be tight and want to hold it so that there\u2019s a little slack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teach a Command for Loose Leash Walking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You want your dog to know what\u2019s expected. Teaching a command<\/a> will help make your walks enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I use \u201clet\u2019s go\u201d followed by the dog\u2019s name. After I say the cue, I start walking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I don\u2019t expect a dog to be in perfect heel position right next to my left leg. I want the walk to be enjoyable for both of us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As long as the dog\u2019s not pulling, he can be slightly ahead or behind me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRO TRAINER TIP: <\/em><\/strong>Have many small pieces of treats ready to reward when your pup\u2019s doing something right. Dogs will repeat behavior that\u2019s rewarded. The treats shouldn\u2019t be larger than the size of a pea.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Choose a Side. <\/strong>You need to choose whether you want your pup to walk on your left or right side. It\u2019s important that everyone\u2019s consistent or your dog will be confused.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Work on Your Dog\u2019s Attention.<\/strong> In all training, it\u2019s important to start with and keep your dog\u2019s attention on you.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Normal Pace.<\/strong> Start walking at your normal pace with a stride that\u2019s appropriate for your dog. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        If you have a smaller dog like a shih tzu, you\u2019d walk with a smaller stride and at a slower pace than if you\u2019re walking a golden retriever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        As your dog is starting to pull towards the end of the leash, you can add the cue \u201ceasy\u201d and praise and reward when he turns to you or takes a step back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Turns. <\/strong>Making turns helps a dog learn not to pull on a leash. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          You can make about-turns, where you make a 180-degree turn in the opposite direction from where you were walking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          When I\u2019m training a new dog to learn to pay attention to turns, I\u2019ll repeat the \u201clet\u2019s go\u201d cue right before I make the turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          You can then add some left turns and right turns in the same manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          When starting out training, make just about turns to begin. But when you make the turn, don\u2019t tug on the leash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Over a few sessions, you can add other turns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          With my golden retriever Riley, I did many about turns and left turns, because he tended to forge ahead. (He walks on my left side.) By making these turns, he learned not to pull ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Of course, I also made some right turns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Changes of Pace, <\/strong>As you progress in your training, you can incorporate some changes of pace. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            You can go from a normal pace to a slower pace, then back to normal. Then add a few steps of a faster pace, then go back to a normal pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            You don\u2019t want to run; it\u2019s just a slight change in speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Changes of pace and direction help a dog learn positioning and keeps him interested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. \u201cBe a Tree.\u201d <\/strong>Of course you don\u2019t have to become a plant to train your dog. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              But there\u2019s a technique where you plant your feet and not move forward until your dog calms down and walks back toward you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              When he isn\u2019t pulling, you can move forward again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Praise and reward when he\u2019s not trying to pull. If you do this consistently, he should learn not to pull. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              It\u2019s a very slow technique, but it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              I use a combination of this and turns to teach a dog not to pull. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              It all depends what\u2019s effective for the specific dog I\u2019m training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              1. Keep Him Motivated. <\/strong>When your dog understands what \u201clet\u2019s go\u201d means, become more unpredictable so that he doesn\u2019t become bored. You want to keep his attention.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                Make various turns. Walk in a circle. Walk in a figure-eight pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                You get the idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                1. Play the \u201cFind Me\u201d Game. <\/strong>Take several steps backward from your dog. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  Say \u201cyes!\u201d and reward when he follows you. This can help him focus and move with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  1. Reward Good Behavior. <\/strong>Have treats<\/a> readily available from your pocket or from a bait bag. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                    You want to be able to reward your dog immediately after he performs the desired behavior. When you\u2019re first training, reward every few steps when he\u2019s not pulling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    You want to mark the desired behavior and treat when your dog\u2019s in the proper position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    Say \u201cyes!\u201d and give a treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    Use a happy voice that\u2019s not overly excited or you may cause your dog to become overly stimulated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    You can also lure your dog into position by having him walk next to you and holding a treat in the hand next to him just above his nose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    Tell him \u201clet\u2019s go\u201d and start walking. Praise and reward when he\u2019s not pulling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    But don\u2019t use this technique if he starts jumping up for the treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    Treat more often when your dog\u2019s first learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    After he understands what\u2019s expected and is loose leash walking more often, you can start to give treats less often. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    But still praise and still give some treats periodically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    1. Exercise Your Dog Prior to the Walk. <\/strong>I know this sounds silly, because a main reason for the walk is to exercise your dog.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                      But we\u2019re always doing all that we can to set up our dogs to succeed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      So, if you can have your dog fetch or do a little training to take the edge off his excess energy, it will help when you\u2019re training him to walk on a loose leash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                      1. Teach Your Dog To Heel. <\/strong>\u201cHeel<\/a>\u201d technically means that your dog is in position next to your left leg, with his neck\/shoulder area aligned with you. (Of course, if you want to, he can learn this positioning on your right side.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                        As I said above, I never make a dog heel during an entire walk. But after he learns to heel, you can do a little heeling on your walk for impulse control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                        1. Use Short Training Sessions Without Distractions. <\/strong>When practicing loose leash walking, train in short sessions of five to 10 minutes to begin with.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                          Also, start without distractions. I like to start training inside so that the dog won\u2019t be distracted and can focus on the training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          Then, after he understands what\u2019s expected when you say \u201clet\u2019s go,\u201d you can train in more distracting locations, such as your yard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          Eventually, once he understands working outside, use the commands on your walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          Of course, if pulling on a leash has become a habit, it will probably take longer to teach him to walk on a loose leash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          What NOT To Do When Your Dog Is Pulling On Leash<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                          There are some techniques and training methods that shouldn\u2019t be used. They are inappropriate and can even backfire on you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          Don\u2019t Hold the Leash Tight<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                          Even though it seems like holding a leash tightly would help your dog not pull, nothing could be further from the truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          Dogs will automatically pull against a tight leash. It\u2019s called the opposition reflex. Even if they appear to be choking, dogs pull.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          Don\u2019t Be Inconsistent<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                          Don\u2019t let your dog pull some times but not others. Everyone walking him has to be consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          Don\u2019t Use Longlines or Flexis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                          You don\u2019t want to use a leash longer than six feet to teach a dog how to walk on a loose leash. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          You have to hold the leash and have just a little slack, so a longline wouldn\u2019t work well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          And flexi leashes can be dangerous. They can wrap around you or the dog and cause serious injury. Also, they have a plastic handle that\u2019s difficult to maneuver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          Don\u2019t Use Painful or Harsh Methods<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                          It\u2019s important not to use harsh methods<\/a> like jerking the leash, which can damage your dog physically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          Also, using choke, prong, or electric collars shouldn\u2019t be used. And don\u2019t yell at him for pulling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          Training shouldn\u2019t be harsh or abusive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          Working with our dogs should further the bond with our pups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                          It\u2019s important to train our dogs to walk on a loose leash and not pull.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          Not only is it safer but it also makes the walk more enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          Have you trained your dog to walk on a loose leash?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          If so, what techniques did you use?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          Tell us in the comment section below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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