How to train your dog not to pull- Loose Leash Walking

In other words- walking on a loose leash. This video quickly outines exercises to get your dog walking on a loose leash by your side. Put very basically FIRST you will teach the dog what you want them to do! And secondly, stop reinforcing them when they pull! I demonstrate the exercise using a clicker, but if you do not have one, you can always use a verbal marker like yes etc. However you will get much faster and reliable results by using the clicker. If you hold the clicker in the same hand as the leash, and keep the treats in the other hand, you will find it easier to manage. Practice holding the leash, clicker, and treats when you do not have the dog attached to the leash yet, so you dont become overwhelmed. A great book on loose leash walking, or how to stop your dog from pulling is-My Dog Pulls. What Do I Do? by Turid Rugaas You can get this book on www.dogwise.com and other places too. Its very short and has lots of pictures. I would advise against using any forms of positive punishment when teaching any behavior, but especially leash walking, as startling or hurting a dog actually increases their stress hormones in their body causing the dog to be more hyperactive and more likely to become aroused and reactive towards other dogs and people (weather they want to greet them or not).DO NOT DROP THE LEASH! I showed myself dropping the leash on a street with no cars/danger and another person there. This would happen during an emergency, if you trip or fumble. In no way do I support people who walk with their dogs off leash, you never can tell if a car will backfire, or who knows what, an earthquake etc with frighten your dog, and cause it to run into traffic. If you don't like holding a leash, simply tie it to your waist like I do with my dogs. However walking in a safe place where dogs are allowed off leash is perfectly acceptable :)

Channel: Pets & Animals
Uploaded: December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm
Author: kikopup

Length: 03:39
Rating: 4.8711486
Views: 278183

Tags: tips how to teach clicker training dog obedience heel walking on leash loose

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chrischris86 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

this is really gonna help, because my new 3 month old pup is quite smart, and needs consistence.

jbentley8383 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

OK my dog pull constantly! I do stop when she does pull...but she doesn't come back to me when I stop to call her.....So what can I do about that?..she knows her name BUT she just pays attention to everything else around her(when outside)..especially what's ahead(which there is nothing ahead of us but more of the block).

SpeedReader1000 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

how much should you charge if you walk dogs for money

merched1 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Are you allowd to Chant the dog or is that rewarding them to pull?

Midfrost1 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

@tgfutube It's a dog clicker, it can be bought at more or less any animal/dog-store. While you're buying a clicker, be sure to buy an instructional book on how to train it with the clicker. 1 Click good, 2 clicks getting there, etc, there are several methods, go with something that works for you.And enjoy spending alot of time with your eager to learn dog! :)

tgfutube (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

What is being used to make the clicking sound and where can I get one?

TheKoolKitteh (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

@GiganticTubaa * Ptas Tuba on the head*That's a good boy.

GiganticTubaa (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

@TheKoolKitteh xD

TheKoolKitteh (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

@GiganticTubaa *Takes out rolled up newspaper*Excuse me?

sesskag987 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Can this be used on older dogs? Im having troubles with my 4yr old beagle-springer mix.

How to train your dog not to pull- Loose Leash Walking

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