Dog Training Tip: Prevent Pulling

Here at Leash Your Fitness we want to be sure our doggies are the best behaved dogs around!  Recently, we took an Advanced Obedience class through the amazing trainers at Pawtopia. Each month we will share a new dog training tip that will help while working out with your pup!

This month: Prevent leash pulling.

Training your pup to walk with you and not pull on the leash has to be one of the most valuable skills for working out together!  You will both have a more enjoyable time.  This should be an automatic skill after working with them over time, meaning that eventually you should not have to give a command to receive this behavior!

Start by walking at a normal pace with your dog.  If they begin to pull ahead of you give a leash correction and say firmly, “NO”.  Immediately turn and walk the other direction.

If your doggie stays next to you, give them praise and provide a treat from a pocket or pouch right next to you – imagine you have a hole in your leg that dispenses treats!  Give these treats randomly to encourage this behavior.

You can also try this with jogging as your pup improves their skills.

Happy walking!