Loose Leash Walking – What Is It And How To Train Your Dog To Do It
We’ve discussed in a previous post about the importance of training your dog to master what is known as loose leash walking as a pre-requisite to teaching your dog to run with you. But how do you get your dog to the point where he is not pulling on the leash and walks beside you calmly with the leash loose instead of pulled taut with your dog pulling ahead? You will need a buckle collar that is flat, a six foot leash and a good supply of small treats. Don’t use a harness as these can encourage your dog to…