You’ve likely seen them. Or let’s be honest, you might even be one of them. If so, you have my deepest sympathy. I’m talking about dog parents clutching leashes with a grip of desperation as their ...
Autumn is showing its best side: colorful forests, fresh air, and rustling leaves. But as idyllic as it sounds, for dog owners, the season also poses dangers, especially when the dog pulls on the ...
We love our pups, but it can be incredibly frustrating when they pull on their leash, right? Sometimes, a dog just wants to move at their own pace on a walk, whereas we might want to take things more ...
As every dog parent knows, dogs can get excited on walks. They might pull on their leash, perhaps because they want to explore at a faster pace, or because they’ve seen something that’s really caught ...
Your dog is calling the shots when it's time for a walk? You can turn the tables with a few simple tricks. To start, you need to know how you're unconsciously encouraging leash-pulling behaviour.
Trying to leash train a pulling dog can be a challenging task, but it is an essential skill for both the dog and the owner. Walking a dog that pulls can be frustrating and even dangerous, as it can ...
If you’re like me and own a dog who weighs 75% of your body weight, you know the importance of leash training to avoid being pulled to the ground. In this method, you simply walk with your dog next to ...
Most people think leash walks are about burning off energy. That’s certainly one benefit, but in reality they’re about building a technical skillset as a team. The right approach will make every ...
Last week, I responded to a reader who had written about her frustration with her dog pulling on leash. I mentioned that there are three important elements in training your dog to walk politely on a ...
Every puppy owner dreams of relaxing walks with their dog calmly by their side on a loose leash. The reality is often quite different, as pulling on the leash is one of the most common problems for ...