How To Teach Your Dog Not To Pull On The Leash, EVER!

In this video, we will show you a training exercise so you can learn how to teach your dog not to pull on the leash. This training exercise won't just stop your dog from pulling on your walks, but it will teach them to not pull on the leash EVER! This informal "leash respect" as we call it will be one of the most-used skills that you teach to your dog. It won't matter if you're indoors, outdoors or anywhere else, this skill will show your dog that they need to keep that leash loose. It's going to teach your dog to pay more attention to you as well! I love teaching my dogs this skill and you will see how helpful it is when you start to work on it with your four-legged family member!
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[@hollowbrook947]

My dog pulls on the leash like he is trying to claw his way out of the depths of Tartarus itself

[@frogofarson670]

Same my dog chokes himself to death just to get a few inches towards a dog

[@RobertoMartinez-zn5nz]

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[@RobertoMartinez-zn5nz]

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[@kimfroman2023]

They can get permanent damage to esophagus with a collar if pulling.

[@hollowbrook947]

@@kimfroman2023 They have a harness

[@RyanWhiting1]

Like to see this with a dog that's actually a puller. This pup is ALREADY incredibly focused on his human trainer - lots of training already done here.

[@robertvadera5874]

Also the dog knows it is time for treats

[@lizabetty]

And it's a Border Collie..... incredibly smart eager working dogs!

[@xLordOfNothingx]

Yes my dog doesnt stand still for one second 🤣

[@najmehghane9280]

It is true and why did these people actually do a video if the dog has already been trained. It is very disappointing. 😭😭😭

[@brad4511]

Better is you use a dog that pulls like mad and see how that's done. This dog is pretty well trained already.

[@katiedavis2752]

This worked perfectly! We did it first inside with no distractions, second moved to outside with little distractions and then moved into an area with a little more distraction. After building the foundation moved to giving 'treats' every other time, then moved to every third time until we didn't need treats every time. It also worked great to do it during meal times so they had to work for their breakfast & dinner. Thank you!

[@lynnel.1083]

Sounds like you did well! Im not succeeding, but will try what you describe. Something will work eventually, i hope. 😊

[@maeganlozano7058]

May I ask how long until you can see significant improvement up until your dog did never pulled on the leash ever again

[@JamesSmith-jx1sh]

That food reward works realy well for my dog, until I run out and then all hell breaks loose.

[@TheKak933]

Learning that training is a lot of work and consistency. So I decided to like it - makes it less work and more just part of loving my dog

[@bustamove9877]

Thank you for showing a training video with a dog that isn't 100% already trained! It was great to see this young pup learning the skills you're teaching rather than seeing a trained dog showing us what it's already learned.

[@maryedwards4645]

Thank you SO MUCH for these tips, Instructor Steve! I have been training my five-month-old Goldendoodle using many of the training videos given for free (Thank you!) by McCann dogs. My puppy had been developing a real pulling issue, but this morning on our walk she did much better after I implemented one of the things you suggested. Instead of saying, "no pull!" when the leash tightened, I simply used the "quick few tugs" method you suggested. It worked! Thanks very much for sharing the wisdom you have gained through training your own dogs.

[@sakuraweather6078]

What i like from your channel is you put subtittle in your videos. As someone who have struggle at listening english, it is really help me a lot. Thankyou, Sir and your team 🙌

[@chelschell1]

Thank you so much for all of your training videos they are very helpful!

[@Fusspilzsammler1]

my 100 pounds Giant Schnauzer used to say "come with me, come with me, gooood hooman!"

[@madlan7127]

🤣💀

[@najmehghane9280]

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[@TamieraLovee]

My German Shepherd/ lab mix does me like that 🤣🤣🤣

[@nazimdemirtas1543]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@snoopyxoxoxoable]

Mastiff momma here, pretty sure she's drag me too lol

[@juliegill5759]

This helped me so much to remind me what I needed to do for my 13 week old Australian cattle dog. I was having a lot of difficulty expecting her to know how to walk and I now I’ve trained myself how to teach her

[@VivacePiano]

Thank you! I’m so excited to try this with my puppy!

[@judypolstra]

OUTSTANDING!! I can't wait to try this tonite. Thank-you!

[@natielgavi]

Such a positive attitude. Fun to watch. Thanks for the great tips.

[@McCannDogs]

Hi there, Nati Elgavi! Glad you enjoyed it so much. Thanks for watching! ~Ken

[@bettymcconnell1011]

Steve you have the lovelies way with you I understand every thing you teach

[@georgelange5272]

This is a great place to bring your dog. We have two puppies there right now and we have learned lots so far.

[@beth8401]

Such a great channel. Thank you guys!

[@MonikaJordan411]

Eureka!!! This worked! Oh thank goodness. I was beginning to think that I would never be able to leash train my dog. Thank you for sharing this video, it has helped me out so much!

[@ingridiversen7739]

I love you guys! Thank you so much for this, its super helpful and I feel like me and my dog have more fun as we evolve together

[@trentonsmith3144]

Thank you for these very helpful tips. My wife and I are currently working on leash training our dog. She's a rescue and she's about 2 years old we think and it is very obvious she has never walked on a leash before. I know patience is key when training, but helpful tips like these are much appreciated!

[@zenzenna8768]

Thanks 👍

[@jeremysarahfreeman6130]

As always, I wish my wife and I had seen this 4 months ago! Our golden lab is growing up (5 months now) and is getting stronger and more independent. I appreciate your values of consistency and fairness - that's so important but also requires us as trainers to be really in tune with him. Thanks for your sharing your perspective about helping the dog succeed and your final point - you promote what you permit is so valuable! Not only for dogs!

[@McCannDogs]

It’s an important “rule of thumb” to help guide your training choices even when we don’t have a video on a subject. Yet😉 Glad you found it helpful! ~Ken

[@kerrkatastropheful]

I love you guys so much!! I see too many "dog trainers" who's solution to leash training is setting a dog up for failure then yanking and dragging a dog around on a prong collar. Thank you for teaching us a positive effective way to build cooperation with our dogs. We need more trainers like you.

[@beaviswealth]

Thank you again! Very helpful :) my dog is an all star at listening with treats - not as good without them. Is the goal to eventually have this type of behaviour without having to Reward with threats constantly?

[@McCannDogs]

I love answering this question, Brandon Beavis Investing! Our methods are good focused at the beginning, but all of our effort goes into weaning off of food when your dog is ready. I published a video a while ago that will help you to get those same great results without food! Here’s a link: Basic Dog Training - Your Dog Won't Listen Without Food - kzbin.info/www/bejne/p33YpZ2hmpWsb7c Happy Training! ~Ken

[@gustave2399]

A tip to not have the dog be so hard to work without treats is to avoid picking up treats before desired behavior, most dogs will connect the dots and understand that tricks are only worth doing if the treat is already out. Instead, with a bit of practice and large pockets/a large pouch - you can time your treats as well by simply being quick to pull it out and give it to the dog ^^

[@calebkiller97]

thanks, will try!

[@cathleenconnellperkins804]

This IS great!! Thanks so much!!

[@mjl4760]

your training is great. Enjoy seeing more of Steve.

[@Tropicanax7x]

I love this channel. I just got a 1 year old 30lb hound mix, she's shy & nervous but so sweet once she warms up to you. Currently in the first phase of house training. She tends to pull on the leash a bit, the collar and harness I have for her are a bit too big so I need to get smaller ones, and she isn't liking any treats we give her. milkbone biscuits(got the variety flavor) she doesn't like, and for training we have peanut butter biscuits and chewy chicken bites and she doesn't like either. what she does like is her pig ears and rawhide. so I can't really train her if she won't eat the training treats haha! but this is so helpful, I'm going to be here nearly everyday!

[@julietaylor6391]

Excellent training clip! I appreciate it so much.

[@McCannDogs]

Glad you found it helpful, Julie! Thanks for watching ~Ken

[@ericajohnson5565]

Thanks for sharing I will try this technique for one week

[@ascottripping7741]

''LOVE THE CONTENT YOU ARE PRESENTING I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO USING THESE DOG TACTICS ON MY FAWN DOBERMAN ''

[@biggusdickus2795]

this guy's never met my dog, it is like Eric Cartman of dogs.

[@aplebian7097]

Hahaha. Very recognizable. My dog does fantasic in isolated environment (or just people) and a treat in hand, she can do anything and will do anything. As soon as another dog (or cat) enters the arena, it's time to play (or in the case of the cat, hunt) and nothing else will convince her otherwise.

[@Alisha21210]

Eric Cartmen was tamed by Ceaser Millan.. so it's possible. Google the episode :9

[@edster612]

what you're not seeing is the beginning steps of gaining the dogs attention from the raw untrained puppy stage. Every dog has the ability to become the "Eric Cartman" of dogs, but with simple steps and short repetitions and positive rewards you can actually watch your dog teach himself to be calm. That's really what the epitome of training is...seeing your dog with that "GOT IT" moment.

[@Presbiter]

Tried the military approach yet? take a 2 meter/ 6 ft leash, hold the end of the leash with both hands center body. start walking. Now the important part, when you see your dog start pulling you start immediatly running in the opposite direction. holding the leash center of your upper body directly on your lower chest!!! with both hand and you also slightly lower your upper body to further lower your center of gravity. Your dog will then "fly"...2-3 times...then he will follow and get a reward. also constant reward him if during walking as long as he does not pull.

[@BasedRoots]

Tsssss!

[@audreejamie4873]

Thank you!! Going to put this into practice immediately.

[@michaelboyd4535]

I have a one-and-a-half-year-old full blood pit and I've been working hard on her not pulling the leash thank you for this video

[@McCannDogs]

Hi there, Michael! I love hearing that attitude! We’ve had a few pit bull crosses over the years and they’ve been such a fun breed to train. Also possibly the sweetest pups in our home. Enjoy the process! ~Ken

[@carolemuenzer5490]

Love you Steve, good job

[@daniperez3448]

Can you please do a video on beagles or on walking two dogs at once

[@chrissysimpson403]

Perfect my 7 month old pulls so I'm starting this today :) thanks guys..

[@McCannDogs]

Glad it was helpful for you, Chrissy! Happy Training! ~Ken

[@kathysauceda2923]

Very helpful. My dogs have harnesses because they pull so hard I am afraid they are going to damage their throats. I will start using your method right away Thank you!

[@jeroensteenhovenvander2020]

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[@fredhosseini2327]

Thanks

[@elizabethlucas5601]

Thank you

[@demetriojimenez5475]

It's very interesting valuing dog obedience training so as i watch your channel I like it to apply to my dog k9 obedience training..God bless

[@92haydo92]

Great video! Thankyou

[@McCannDogs]

Glad you enjoyed it, Haydn! Thanks for watching ~Ken

[@Mommii517]

My dog is a habitual puller! These videos have helped us in just a few days!!! We're still a work in progress but I've been very proud of my Mocha lately.

[@Mommii517]

@Frostykatkit So much better! We walk almost every day now. I'm still working on her walking NEXT to me, but I'm just so glad the pulling has stopped. I purchased an e-collar to help me with getting her attention... So far so good though.

[@Streghamay]

LOL my 90+ pounder was a plow mule in a former life.

[@The_Real_Indiana_Joe]

🤣 I can imagine!

[@hansvonmannschaft9062]

My Belgian Shepherd considers pulling on the leash a treat. I've already abandoned all hope.

[@YouLaughTVChallenge]

There with you.. he smiles and enjoys being pulled

[@Elonmusk80]

My half lab half shepherd is the same and he’s so strong if I’m not on guard he’d pull me under a car

[@robplazzman6049]

My German Shepherd loves to pull. Will ignore a treat as he thinks pulling is fun !

[@jeanrenelatraille6421]

I found it is the same with my GSD/malinois mix. Essentially, she just plainly hate walking. Absolutely everything else in the world is more interesting than just walking on a leash, no matter what treats I am rewarding her with for not pulling. I am able to walk an entire block without her pulling at all if we are playing tug at the same time which is obviously not annoying at all.

[@Couldawouldashoulda1]

Rob Plazzman choker chain was the only thin that trained my GS, once he figured it was uncomfortable he was great and went on to a normal collar, still with treats 👌

[@The_Real_Indiana_Joe]

EXCELLENT! There are many vids of obviously trained dogs to show this. Well, hell, they make no mistakes :/ This doggo IS BEING TRAINED! THANK YOU!

[@absisflying]

0:31 dog is like come here you, gimme a kiss 😙😙😙

[@maryt9704]

It's ok I got it thankyou

[@odinthewanderer7930]

We were having trouble with distractions. Everything was fine inside. Outside, puppy class or any public place and I lost our pup’s attention. We did this drill then headed to Lowe’s with a bag of sliced hot dogs and SUCCESS! Brilliant. Thank you!

[@ChristopherStClair-mw1gq]

That looks Super easy. Should of thought of that sooner...

[@luktseszter5021]

Hi, If you could put some teaching videos also when a small dog wears a harness, instead of a collar it would be great! I love your videos, they are helping us a lot (I have a 4months old Yorkshire Terrier), but a lot of things works differently or does not work at all, when it’s not a collar!

[@HeaanLasai]

That is one energetic boy...

[@CrispyFriedPickles]

I am TRYING THIS 🙌🏾

[@linakoh4206]

Thank you gentlemen for sharing. Another keeper for my doggie file! Look forward to more ..

[@McCannDogs]

Thank you, Lina! Glad you found it so helpful. Happy Training ~Ken

[@angelinaorlandini1679]

Hi I love these videos thanks! I heard a mention of leash pulses on one of your videos-do you know how can I apply this leash training to a chihuahua as they have delicate tracheas? Many thanks Angelina

[@georgepappas7251]

great video again - thank you! At what age do you recommend that we start this type of leash training? Would any age be "too young"??

[@McCannDogs]

Thank you, George! Glad you enjoyed the video. When your puppy reaches 16 weeks you can start doing some of the adult dog training with them. I have a more comprehensive breakdown for you if your puppy is younger than that in this video: Puppy Training Schedule By Age - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqHFaGCal8-Jibc Happy Training! ~Ken

[@nicky3800]

I'm watching this video after sustaining a sprained ankle and quick trip to the hospital after chasing my dog when he came undone from his leash 😅 but no pain no gain I guess now I gotta really train him more 😌😁 hes my family's first dog too so we're learning just as much as he is lol

[@halllwd94]

I have an especially stubborn Shepherd/Chow Chow mix.. I'm going to try this.

[@breadpocket9956]

Baby NOOB ok boomer

[@mdl8399]

I enjoy Steve’s approach. My question is: What do I do about walking my puppy while he’s still learning to walk on a loose leash? Our 30 minute morning walk could take awhile if I address all instances of pulling. I can’t avoid exercising my dog until she’s learned not to pull.

[@martynabiziuk86]

You can use different equipment or make use of the harness that have a clip at the front. Loose lead walking clip at the front, and the one on the back if you need to get somewhere quicker. Driving to the park if you own a car and letting your dog off or using a long line so they have no chance to pull x

[@dianneshuntich2687]

That's exactly my question as well!!!

[@olympic-gradelurker]

Walks aren't the best way to exercise your dog. Tug games and short sprints the back yard will wear them out more effectively

[@carolschedler3832]

I like to get at the top of the stairs. Throw a kibble to the bottom. Pup goes down to get it and then I drop one at the top and pup runs back up. Up and down, up and down. Or do some fetch with a ball. Anything that gets them more active. Walking is great but doesn’t spend that extra energy some dogs have.

[@glittery_cucumber]

@@olympic-gradelurker True but if you live in an apartment that's often not an option

[@diosdadohugo7425]

Sir what kind of reward treats do you use?

[@Den_Podcast168]

Love dogs ❤❤

[@ashakimitchell8536]

Great video, what type of dog is this? Gorgeous

[@FarmerFpv]

Another video added to my McCann Dog Training video playlist, thanks, guys! When is your next KZbin live stream I don't want to miss it? Boy, is that one good looking pup! Have a fantastic day. I sound like a robot when I type comments how awkward, lol. Rob

[@McCannDogs]

Hi there, Rob! Glad you enjoyed this video so much. Our next Live show will be this upcoming Thursday night at 7:30 (4:30 PM PST *i think*) Hope you’re able to make it! Thanks for watching ~Ken

[@FarmerFpv]

@@McCannDogs Awesome thank you, Ken. See you there!

[@susanh8223]

@@McCannDogs I have 2 puppies can you give me some advice on training..also what is the best type of treat

[@wendyevans1790]

I need to try this. My puppy is 1.5 years old and did well at puppy training doing this same method. But she's rebelled after turning a year old lol She's bigger and pulls her weight wanting to sniff everything when we walk. Funny thing while watching this yesterday, my pup was watching it intensely too (I video'd it and uploaded it) Hopefully she will learn something by watching! Thanks for the video training!

[@TheHeraldOfChange]

Funny, you're the only other person I've come across that uses "With Me!" as a command for the dog to accompany. Great, now I do't have to retrain the dog :-D

[@amypujols3875]

I use it too!! Was happy to hear someone else use it :)

[@Anokcassy]

Yusss “with me” gang hiiii 😂

[@LLewis-vu9qf]

Yep. I use 'with me' too. Guess it's not as unusual as we thought.

[@tomtyndall2933]

Very helpful. To me! I need to relearn techniques, then I'll work on my year old Border Collie. Excellent help here. Thanks!

[@simonfarmery7356]

Thank you for this video. Im sure it’s in the comments here somewhere, but what treats are you using?

[@veronicabellver1519]

Sometimes I feel I´m being trained by ny dog to give him treats.

[@trumplostlol3007]

I have never received any treat from anyone, just a few very occasional compliments, in my entire life. And I was constantly punished when I was in elementary school. Yet I have managed to be a good citizen and was able to retire at the age of 50. I am seriously jealous.

[@saffronwetter7944]

So that's why I can't get my new 10 year old Dog too stop pulling on the leash. I've not been giving her treats, Not when I take her walk.

[@erickuntz6471]

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[@kimhunter5145]

Love this technique for the most part. I would love to see using something other than the bumping of the leash. I think some people would progress that to actual hard leash pops. I love seeing the different ways to teach something so difficult. Thank you!

[@McCannDogs]

Hi there, Kim! To be fair to the dog the rate at which you’re popping on the leash may need to be faster. If a harder pop is required then you may be waiting too long before adding the leash correction. What’s really important in an exercise like this is using just enough “bump” or “pop” to effect change. Then pour on the praise when your dog is back with you. The moment your leash has tension you need to start using those bumps! This is how the dogs begin to understand that the “cue” is leash tension and they’ll begin to fix themselves before it gets any tighter! Thanks for watching! ~Ken

[@kimhunter5145]

McCann Dog Training Hi! I don’t use leash corrections in training. Which is why I was thinking that this technique could be modified a bit for me and while If I did use corrections like this I would use it early so it would be mild, I know with the normal pet owner, things could escalate easily and quickly. I would rather that not happen. You all work on attention skill a lot in your videos, so as just a question, why not come up with an interrupter word that is also highly reinforced to get attention? Just thinking out loud. Like I said, I like 99% of this technique you have shown and it would be easily taught in a group setting. And I am sending the puppy potty training videos to my in-laws for their puppy. They are having issues and are not close to me so I can help.

[@McCannDogs]

You are certainly thinking the righty way, Kim! The earlier, the better and you’ll be able to reinforce the great behavior without having to redirect! The challenge most people have is that their environment overwhelms their dog (and them in some cases). If you are able to interrupt your dog from leaving by using your voice and they are still on a loose leash, then that is ideal! It’s such a nice way to reinforce the choice of staying with you! When dog owners start to increase the challenge for their dogs, they need to have great timing with their voice, and what will often happen is that they are constantly talking to their dog to maintain that attention (which is a double edged sword unfortunately). If the only way to maintain attention is to be speaking constantly, the value of voice begins to diminish. And at some point while increasing the challenge, the dog will inevitably make a mistake. This is actually a good time for the dog to learn “what isn’t allowed”. By using the leash to redirect your dog back then praising when they return to you, it begins to put a little onus on your dog to work a little harder. By starting to discriminate between the “good responses” with praise, and the “GREAT” responses with a high value reward, your dog starts to choose you because you are valuable. Because dogs will do what’s rewarding, you’ll start to see your dog looking to you more often and offering you that attention because you’ve established a history of reward for doing so. I really love answering questions like this, as we often get to show this to our in-class students but it’s much more difficult to show the behavior change over time on KZbin. I think there’s another video that you’ll find helpful on our channel that talks about some simple ways to be more “magnetic” with your dog. Here’s a link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/raDKcnmLrNKYidk Thanks for watching! ~Ken

[@keystonedaytrip238]

for my Great Dane I use a *front* attach harness. No more yanking

[@lovingarts6025]

As a first time owner I did a lot wrong. I was very inconsistent with leash training and had to try out a lot. We ended with the tree method which was perfect. Before we did it with clicker which worked out too but then I lost the clicker. I'm so excited for my next puppy and how I will train leash manners. I thought about using the clicker, directly using collar for nice walking and harness for pulling plus training to respond to leash pressure. My girl was a lab bomb wanting to go anywhere Im really excited for my next dog.

[@debrahonles]

Great advice! Thank you.. I'm at my wits end with our new rescue.

[@McCannDogs]

Glad you found it helpful, Debra. Thanks for watching ~Ken

[@acoupleofcakes]

Thanks for your videos! I’ve got a long way to go...Should this training be daily? I see you gave him a break later on, so how long was the break? We’re helping our newly rescued 1 year old sweetheart and he needs a lot of training: leash pulling, crate sleeping, no jumping on people: but I don’t want to exhaust him. So how often do we train for how long, etc...?

[@auricgoldfinger8478]

Good video

[@Bendezium]

Great video! What kind of dog? He looks just like the rescue I just got except mine had a Dalmatian looking scarf.

[@izzytessier8356]

Loved this video. My 5 month old Mini Schnauzer did great with this training. We started in the house, then the backyard. We did 10-15 minutes, 2-3 times a day. It took about 4 days and she was perfect. Time to go to the next level, we started in the driveway, then the sidewalk to the corner. She loose-leash walks perfectly UNTIL I give her a treat. As soon as I give her the treat, she looks forward and just keeps on walking. I stop, wait for her to come to my side, give the "walk" command and she pays attention, until I give a treat. I know I have to treat to train, but what am I doing wrong?

[@shirleyzussman5823]

These are great strategies for medium to large dogs. I have a miniature poodle, and bending down again and again this way is hard on the body. What other way can I do this to avoid the strain on my back and quads?

[@michelelk8343]

Would like to know when you are starting classes again.

[@louvoodoo]

The 3 D's: Distance Distraction Duration When any one of them goes up the other two must go down. Example: Stay command for a minute (long Duration), requires a short distance (for correction if the dog attempts to get up early), and little distraction (so the dog can focus on the command).

[@McCannDogs]

An important rule to remember when teaching any skill! Thanks for watching, Louis! Happy Training ~Ken

[@konradneptun1559]

Question for Steve or other's with experience: my 5 month old lab will sometimes just hold position on walks, especially towards the end or in warmer weather, and focus on anything but me. I recently started the "with me" training in the house but we are having a hard time transitioning that to our walks. This especially happens in the morning. Thoughts? Suggestions? Thank you in advance!

[@jamelgarejo08]

Great video! How would alter or change this training for a blind dog?

[@magnuswalker7957]

Rely on positive intonation in your voice with lots of physical contact

[@wot4me2]

I've used these same techniques for blind dogs but I also add sound by "shuffling" one of my feet along just before giving the verbal cue and reward. In a matter of days they're very able to follow the sound of your feet, and as time goes on you'll need it less and less.

[@onderon4125]

Love watching your videos while my pup is napping but the intro bark always wakes him up. Maybe a more subtle intro for all of us?

[@lisagaedike741]

Great Training opportunity!

[@matthewtruscott9228]

Brilliant video. I've a couple of questions if you can answer them. My dog is almost 2 yes old and isn't trained on the lease, can he still be trained?. Secondly, when your training your dog, for how long do you train him each day, presumably you can't train him all day and give him treats all day?.

[@hermesfansfify]

will this work on english bulldog??? My female bulldog puppy is very stubborn though.

[@Jase_Hunton]

My dogs not getting this. When she wants treats, she will come and behave perfectly and knows what to do to get them, but once she has the treat its back to pulling until she decides she wants one again.

[@melodylyu5326]

I’m not profesional dog trainer, so I’m not sure if I’m doing this right. Something that helps me is that I make sure to I eat before I walk her in the morning, instead of feeding her breakfast first, I basically train her with her food so she has to listen to me and work for her food. When she’s full she tends to not listen

[@reg-68]

When walking my dog wants to go check out his favorite trees, shrubs, etc. I try to anticipate this and say “leave it”. Is “with me” a better choice in those situations? I’ve also been using leave it when we approach trash on the ground, etc. Thank you, your videos are extremely helpful!!

[@McCannDogs]

As long as you use your “with me” while your dog is a on a loose leash, that can work. The moment that you leash goes tight though you need to use those leash pulses to get that attention back. Thanks for watching ~Ken

[@TeslaNick2]

Practice more in lower distraction areas until you've built more of a reinforcement history. Put distractions out (paper plate with low value food on it for example) and then correct him if he gets distracted by it. By doing this, you're teaching the concept at an easier level before hitting the streets with all the BIG distractions around. Small steps that the dog can be successful at.

[@areyouavinalaughisheavinal5328]

if the dog is already used to you saying "leave it" then don't change what you say, for the benefit of the dog's understanding.... stay consistent... the fewer syllables used the better. one word is more than enough for any situation.

[@KatieMoore-vm6oi]

Can you use the same technique (bump, bump, bump) with a harness?

[@michellechen6209]

Thanks for this really great video. My question is are we meant to practice this until our puppy is properly trained before taking her for walks or can we take her for a walk now and practice this type of training every so often? She's 5 mths old and when we take her for a walk she still pulls, darts and tugs so much.

[@dianneshuntich2687]

That's what I need to know

[@speedychick67]

while you are working on this with a young dog what do you do when on the necessary walks outside (there is excessive pulling even food doesn't distract him) and I worry that it is negative reinforcement?

[@debbievines9872]

Are there videos if you use a harness instead of a collar?

[@rosalielevi3499]

Does this method work with a harness for smaller dogs? Or do i need to attach to the collar?

[@AlexCovic1]

Love this approach

[@McCannDogs]

Thanks, Alex! So glad you enjoyed the video. Happy Training ~Ken

[@ferraricarla]

I have a Yorkie and they could potentially have collapsed trachea... I use a harness rather than a collar. Could I use the same method or do you suggest any other method to avoid him from pulling when we go out.

[@lindakeating8825]

Wow

[@briansmith3534]

I have to dogs, I can't walk them both on the left hand side. Should I still try walking them on the left side or both sides.

[@FarmerFpv]

Your pup is super cute!

[@sandimacleod6205]

Can you please explain to me about the bump bump, isn't that using force on the dog to get it to check in with you?? By no means criticizing just curious as most of us are using force free training methods- I also realize that you aren't hauling on the dogs neck.. :)

[@jennypederson1124]

I woud love to see this with my 5 month old Yorky. The minute wer'e out he's like a rocket. Oh my arms. PLease show us a small dog for a change. A lot of us have them!!!

[@akliving5795]

This doesn’t work when you’re dog doesn’t care about treats

[@McCannDogs]

Hi there, AK Living! You definitely need your dog to feel rewarded when they're making good choices. If you feel like your dog isn't interested in food there are a couple of simple things you can do to fix that. Here's a link to show you how: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoXRfXqmn85rgqc Happy Training! ~Ken

[@leewilliams8874]

I agree, when another dog is in sight on the field mine even refuses beef lol😊

[@jeanburk9539]

Make sure they know you have a VERRRY GOOD, VERY SMELLY treat, i found Caesar's medley trio works, or smelly sausage or cheese. Get them familiar with the crinkle sound of the bag in your pocket. After you train them, don't give it often. My big dogs were never trained with treats, but as an old person, with them newly getting leash training, I needed a fast response from them. They caught on quickly with a smelly treat. Now all I have to do is crinkle the bag and it breaks their obsessive focus on another dog. Training becomes much easier.

[@shynncat9647]

I worked with a etologist because my dog had a few problems and to make him learn better we didn’t give him breakfast before the class, so he was hungry and wanted to do things for the treats

[@aceheisenberg6054]

true was thinking what about if you aint got none on you too lol

[@swissmiss221]

Do you have any suggestions for when my dog pulls while I'm in an electric wheelchair? He walks too far forward the minute I engage the controller. I stop and he moves back in position. But then when I only start to move forward, he's ahead of me again...pulling. I've tried not going in a straight line but adding turns, using a nose target to keep him in place and lots of food rewards for being in position. Nothing is changing. Thank you for any advice you can give me.