Leash management is a huge portion of being successful with your dog! This is a technique I learned from my instructors at Dog training school, who are now at @kennelwoodacademy — check them out if you’re interested in becoming a dog trainer! . . Practice this skill without your dog attached to the leash. You can simply reel the leash in then lay it back out again to practice, or have a partner hold the other end of the leash as you practice taking in the leash while they move to you— your partn

5 Mistakes around leash pulling ... which one have you made before? 1 - Taking the dog straight from resting to walking. Too much energy means a lot of pulling! 2 - Having a dog become super wound up as you're getting ready. Use a lick mat or snuffle mat to keep them calm as you put on your shoes and grab the leash. 3 - Holding the leash super tightly. If it is 1ft long, your dog has no choice but to pull. 4 - Not rewarding the good. If your dog is walking without pulling, let them know with gen

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

Dog Mom Shares Dog Walking Tips