We train dogs to an off leash standard because we need to know that whether we have the crutch of the leash or not that our dogs are going to listen to us. We shouldn’t NEED to use leash pressure to help our dogs into position each time. Being off leash helps us see the holes in our dog’s training so that we can correct them. That’s not to say every walk you take your dog on needs to be off leash. BUT, when you are in the final stages of training you need to continue to proof your commands off l

Thrilled to see so many owners and trainers making our TGD Ultimate Leashes and Longlines their go-to! ❤️ A few years ago, after using all kinds of time consuming, clunky, and less-than-confidence inspiring gadgets to ensure the leashes my team and myself used with our clients dogs stayed on the dog, I decided to design my own perfect leash. And thus, the TGD Ultimate Leash was born. There are two main failure points which cause dogs on leash to get loose and into potentially extremely dangerous

Walking your dog should be the BEST part of your day. Not the worst. Here are a few tips to get your dog into a great headspace BEFORE the walk, so you can start out on a good note instead of chasing that bad behavior all the way around the block. 1. Your dog should wait at all thresholds patiently before heading outside 2. Address any whining or frantic behavior before you step out 3. Practice your obedience in your driveway to get your dog into a follower mindset. 4. Only start the walk when y

If you are struggling with leash walking, here are some tips that should help you on your journey to achieving an enjoyable walk with your dog. We have to remember that if our dog is showing unwanted behaviors on the walk like pulling, reacting, not paying attention, etc, its not because THEY are bad walkers. It's because we are missing something when it comes to teaching them how to walk well on leash. What many owners don't realize is that their dog is too pent up with energy to walk calmly on