Basic training: stop unwanted pulling on the leash

Video: How to Train Your Dog to NOT PULL on the Leash!

In order to stop a dog from pulling it is important to know why it is happening. There are many reasons but the main one is because the behavior is reinforced. What this means is that the dog realizes that when it pulls, it gets things that it enjoys. Because of this the dog continues to pull. To remedy this we need to show our dogs that when they pull, they do not get anything they like.

Video: IMMEDIATELY STOP Dog Pulling on Leash! Simple & Effective Dog Training Tips!

Another important step is to show them that when they walk on a loose leash, they get what they want.  It is important to be very strict with this. If you want a dog to walk on a loose leash you cannot allow the dog to pull at all anymore.

Here is a video to help!

Video: How to teach your dog to STOP pulling! (part 1)

Kevin is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT.org)  and is a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator through the American Kennel Club. He currently resides in Ohio with his dog, V, a six-year-old Shepherd/Lab mix, where he operates All Dogs Go To Kevin, LLC, specializing in helping build positive relationships between humans and their canine companions using clear communication, not pain and fear. For more training tips and tricks, and to meet his amazing dog, V,  follow him on Facebook by clicking here.

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