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The Ultimate Guide to

Leash Walking
Start teaching your pup to walk nicely on leash indoors so he
can learn in a less distracting environment. Walking nicely on
leash means the leash is slack, your pup checks in with you
on a regular basis, changes pace with you, and stops when
you do. The process is really simple, but requires a lot of
practice and rewards. The more you practice leash skills with
your pup the easier it will become. You may see setbacks as
you introduce distractions on the street or in the park, but
remain consistent and stay positive!

Learning Leash Skills with

Step, Stop & Sit

1 Start by using a treat as a lure to get your pup to sit at your side. Use
a verbal marker (such as ‘yes’ or ‘good boy’ ), and give him the reward.
When he sits by your side.

Take a step or two forward, your pup will bounce up and join you,
suddenly stop and wait for your pup to offer a sit. Use your treat
lure again if you have to and offer the reward when he sits.
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Repeat, and gradually increase the number of steps in between stops.
This way your pup will get the idea that the game of walking is about
sticking by your side on a slack leash and stopping to sit when you
come to a stop.

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Add in some changes of pace and turns to the left and right to
make this game more interesting. If your pup remains at your side
during the change of pace, or during a turn, make sure to treat
and mark the good behavior.

5 If your pup darts out in front of you creating tension on the leash,
simply stop walking and stand still. You are giving your pup clear
feedback that pulling makes the good stuff (moving forward,
praise, and treats) stop. When your pup sits and/or makes eye
contact with you, mark, reward, and try again.

Follow These Five Steps, and be Patient

If your pup starts jumping around and tugging at the leash just pretend you are a
statue. Stand still as long as it takes for your baby to wait until you are ready.

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