Dog Pulling on Leash - 3 Easy Fixes
Are you one of those dog owners who has to deal with the incredibly frustrating behavior of a dog who refuses to listen to you on your walks -- who pulls on the leash until you feel like your arm will be pulled off, rather than simply walking quietly by your side.
A dog pulling on leash is a definite signal that they think they are running the show and that you're just there to follow their lead. So they'll pay attention to all kinds of distractions during your walks -- other dogs, kids on bikes, skateboarders, etc...basically everything else that's going on around him instead of you.
This is a very common issue, but it's also very easy to fix.
What's incredibly helpful is to watch videos of handlers who know how to control their dogs so that you can learn the exact methods they use.
More on this shortly.
First, we need to cover three extremely easy fixes for your dog pulling on leash issue.
A dog pulling on leash is a definite signal that they think they are running the show and that you're just there to follow their lead. So they'll pay attention to all kinds of distractions during your walks -- other dogs, kids on bikes, skateboarders, etc...basically everything else that's going on around him instead of you.
This is a very common issue, but it's also very easy to fix.
What's incredibly helpful is to watch videos of handlers who know how to control their dogs so that you can learn the exact methods they use.
More on this shortly.
First, we need to cover three extremely easy fixes for your dog pulling on leash issue.
Here's the best resource to solve a dog pulling on leash problem: Click here to go there now!
Dog Pulling on Leash: Video Solution
#1 The Pack Leader Harness
One of the problems with just about every dog collar on the market is that they actually encourage your dog to pull harder, rather than working with his natural instinct to keep him calm and by your side.
You might want to try using something like a Pack Leader harness, which makes it much more easier to correct a dog who pulls on his leash than a typical collar or choke chain. This kind of device works to focus the dog's attention back on the handler by applying pressure exactly where it needs to be.
This type of harness is easy to find online. It's easy to find places that sell it just with a simple Google search.
You might want to try using something like a Pack Leader harness, which makes it much more easier to correct a dog who pulls on his leash than a typical collar or choke chain. This kind of device works to focus the dog's attention back on the handler by applying pressure exactly where it needs to be.
This type of harness is easy to find online. It's easy to find places that sell it just with a simple Google search.
#2 Learn Clicker Training
A clicker is like the duct tape of dog training devices. It can be very helpful in eliminating a wide range of problem behaviors, so I highly suggest you at least look into this method of training.
Simply put, you teach your dog to expect something good to happen when the clicker sounds. The great thing about this is that you can train your dog to instantly focus on you whenever he hears that clicker sound.
We don't have a tremendous amount of space in this article to go through the ins and outs of clicker training, but there are plenty of resources where you can learn the basics.
A clicker is useful in correcting leash pulling, because the sound will redirect a dog's attention away from the distraction and back on you.
Simply put, you teach your dog to expect something good to happen when the clicker sounds. The great thing about this is that you can train your dog to instantly focus on you whenever he hears that clicker sound.
We don't have a tremendous amount of space in this article to go through the ins and outs of clicker training, but there are plenty of resources where you can learn the basics.
A clicker is useful in correcting leash pulling, because the sound will redirect a dog's attention away from the distraction and back on you.
#3 Food Rewards
Any dog owner knows the power of the food treat to mold a dog's behavior. When using treats to stop a dog's leash pulling problem, what you basically want to do is introduce the food to your dog, and then let the dog use his naturally powerful sense of smell to direct his attention and his movements in the direction you want.
This is a little bit difficult to demonstrate without actually seeing it done, so let's cover that right now.
This is a little bit difficult to demonstrate without actually seeing it done, so let's cover that right now.
How to Stop Your Dog from Pulling on His Leash Right Now
Stopping a dog from pulling on the leash is actually a very simple process. I've been on a lot of TV programs where I've shown dog owners these very same techiques, so I'd like to show you a complete video that reveals exactly how to do this in less than half an hour.
First, visit this dog pulling on leash video on my website, where you'll find a full video that reveals how to use a pack leader harness, a clicker, or food rewards (or all three) to teach your dog to walk calmly by your side and always listen to what you want him to do.
First, visit this dog pulling on leash video on my website, where you'll find a full video that reveals how to use a pack leader harness, a clicker, or food rewards (or all three) to teach your dog to walk calmly by your side and always listen to what you want him to do.
by YourBestDogEver
YourBestDogEver
I'm a dog whisperer, dog trainer and cognitive animal behaviorist. I've been training dogs for more than 17 years and can't wait to sha... more »
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