Teach your dog to walk at your side

This video shows you an effective technique to train your dog to walk at your side without pulling on leash.
This technique works by showing your dog that as long as they continue to walk at your side, they get to continue to move forward on their walk which is naturally reinforcing to dogs.
Steps:
Position your dog at your side with a little slack in the leash.
Now begin moving forward. If your dog starts to forge ahead of you, you will move backwards one or two steps. If the dog stays, at your side, you continue to move forward. Use praise when your dog is in the correct position.
This technique works with almost every type of leash walking equipment including harnesses.
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[@budmiller8425]

These videos are great, but how do you get your dog to watch them.

[@sacred406]

My Rotti does watch them. He sits beside me and expresses his self with all kinds of vocal sounds and now and then stand up with front paws on my computer desk to get a closer look :)

[@lauralessard1276]

😂😂

[@claudiaespinoza1506]

🤣

[@scotto5548]

haha

[@olemus13]

🤣😂🤣

[@romansmoments3343]

I watched this last night, tried it this morning and Holy Cow! It worked. Best walk we’ve ever had.

[@kenlu4786]

Holy Cow!

[@Sh3wbs]

How old was your dog?

[@lockstock2866]

How is he now? A year later

[@bensongraham162]

Hello 👋 how are you doing 😊 and how is the weather ☁️ over there?

[@juliesarvak7774]

Wow - this worked on my dog so well! Your method is incredible! I worked with her for about 20-30 minutes, and she’s not pulling anymore. Thank you so much!!

[@kelvinlopez4792]

How long did it take you

[@beefcake1876]

@Santiago Any luck brother?

[@bensongraham162]

Hello 👋 how are you doing 😊 and how is the weather ☁️ over there?

[@void3793]

I've NEVER thought about using movement as a form of punishment. Really smart use of animal instincts!

[@bensongraham162]

Hello 👋 how are you doing 😊 and how is the weather ☁️ over there?

[@sacred406]

Finally!!! A trainer that uses his brains and love for the animal to teach what is wanted rather than the use of force/special collars/jerking etc. into submission. Wonderful.

[@labrakadabra9026]

I agree!

[@d.2542]

He is one of the best trainers out there. Thought my 3 months old cocker how to heel, leash pressure and sit& wait thanks to him. Amazing guy

[@Rottilover21]

Notice No treats

[@nunu7491]

Look at her precious little tail wiggle every time he says “good girl”! 🐾💕

[@SaroDogTraining]

Great tip. Finally a dog trainer that is not using treats and force to get the dog to learn. I have a similar (little different) technique that use to teach my students.

[@filippoljak561]

But if u have puppy this techn is impossible.... They are always nipping and biting on leash so u need to use treats.

[@SaroDogTraining]

@@filippoljak561 You don't need to. I show it in the following video how to do it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXW3o5JvbNF5rdk

[@filippoljak561]

@@SaroDogTraining Nah, I already trained my pup perfectly, but thanks anyway, I'll watch it.

[@TheVivaciousNerd]

I must say my pup is very food driven and he's a total angel when I have treats, but when I dont have treats on me I'm screwed

[@SaroDogTraining]

@@TheVivaciousNerd That is because you treat train your dog. That is one of the downsides of treat training dogs.

[@proy3]

Three days ago, my dog was routinely trying to tear my arm off on walks. Now, he's an absolute champ. Your videos are awesome!

[@Mydogtrainingspot]

Thanks! Great to hear. Good job on putting the work in to see results!

[@rd4429]

Very straight-forward, showing what and how things are done - unlike the other videos which are lots of blah-blah-blah, teeling you what do to, but not showing how to do it...

[@BrownSkinSlim92]

Thank you I had to stop walking my dog just to watch this lol I can’t stand the pulling but I want her to exercise with me in the morning

[@bernadetteholmes3792]

The more I watch this video the more I notice the dog is starting to focus without you having to tell her to!!! I LOVE IT!!

[@bensongraham162]

Hello 👋 how are you doing 😊 and how is the weather ☁️ over there?

[@MrVaDelux]

I dont think my frenchie is smart enough for this

[@bartfart3847]

4:34 True test of a professional. I would have cracked, this was a brilliant video. One of the best I've seen on the topic. Thank you.

[@byakuganarts6401]

😳😂

[@tiffanyfarrow8805]

Got the idea of the video but kept watching because of this comment

[@eric-hp2kd]

My dog is actually heeling now, i tried the turn around thing and it did confuse her. But your technique actually worked, thank you!

[@tripparian8913]

thank you! in like 10minutes my dog and I have a better bond thanks to your help. Our dogs are so much smarter than we think, it just a matter of being a good teacher

[@-Seppuku-]

Honestly this is so good! I have adopted a shelter dog. It’s been 4 days now since he arrived. We had a lot of luck because he was immediately drawn to us. The walk on the leash wasn’t that easy tho and he was always running ahead and pulling on the leash. I tried this today for a whole hour and omg it worked!!!! Of course I have to repeat it over and over again but this was by far the best walk within the 4 days. I’m so glad I found this video. Haven’t had these issues with my first dog which I got when he was still a puppy. That’s why I think I will have to work even harder and have a lot of patience with this one. Thanks a lot ! You are great

[@mikaela4863]

This training video was really easy and seems really logical. I'm going to start working on my pup :) Thank you

[@raducanutomas1563]

Did it work?

[@TheOriginalBillyYO]

@@raducanutomas1563fuckin try it for yourself

[@raducanutomas1563]

@@TheOriginalBillyYO The comment is from 2 years ago. Do something else with ur life than replying on youtube 😂

[@TheOriginalBillyYO]

@@raducanutomas1563 hahahahahahahqhqhqha

[@rangerthompsonmusic472]

Very nice job with the video! This is actually exactly what I did with my own dog. I hadn't seen anybody else use the backing-up technique until now!

[@ryankoordi8868]

My dog is a 10 Year old Golden Retriever that's never been trained. He walked right beside me all through our walk today, this works!

[@MissKellieAnne11]

I tried this today on my dog who is already a fairly good walker, but prefers to walk 2 steps ahead. Within about 200m of using this technique he was walking amazing! The best he’s ever walked! He suddenly knew to stay at my side in line with my hip and kept his focus on me. Gobsmacked. This technique really works!

[@bensongraham162]

Hello 👋 how are you doing 😊 and how is the weather ☁️ over there?

[@kedamono8616]

My pup is a 12 week Australian Shepherd and she got a complement from a border collie owner. She walks perfectly by my side

[@bensongraham162]

Hello 👋 how are you doing 😊 and how is the weather ☁️ over there?

[@teardown028]

This guy just did what I've been trying to get my dog to do for years ;-;

[@cissywilliams3063]

Love this training tip! Thank you. Teaching my do to be a service dog for owner visual assistance in low lighting situations.

[@botis3104]

Subscribed just for one video. None of that mumbo jumbo, straight to the point. I don't know if you post videos anymore these days, but either way, thanks for this one! Excited to start training this later.

[@lana4442]

Love this video! Very well explained. I also like how simple yet effective this technique is. Thanks! Can I request you make a video on how to deal with VERY excitable dogs that want to mark every tree and charge every dog they see on their walks?

[@Mydogtrainingspot]

Thanks, I will be making more videos in a few weeks once a get my next batch dogs in for training. Stay tuned or check back. I will be covering this topic soon.

[@bensongraham162]

Hello 👋 how are you doing 😊 and how is the weather ☁️ over there?

[@willowmay9749]

This worked so well and so fast, my dog has been pulling me down hills causing me to hurt myself and in about 5 to 10 mins he was pulling a lot less, barely going ahead. Thank you!

[@mckenzietimp5316]

I've been trying other teachings so my dog was a bit confused when I tried this method but I could tell she got the message of this method and it has actually started working. I wish I would have started this method sooner!

[@bensongraham162]

Hello 👋 how are you doing 😊 and how is the weather ☁️ over there?

[@kickinitwithlay7583]

this helped SOOO much

[@stanleyleonard8824]

Very informative my pit has a short attention span and wants to go all the time. Simple enough to be effective with practice and consistency🙂

[@croft9520]

Did this work for you?

[@kezmines]

Just try this tonight. Worked quite well. Been trying a few different things but the two steps back have worked a treat. Thanks a lot

[@fildevious8193]

This is pure gold ! Tried this today with mine, some really great results 😊. I'm going to keep this up for the next month & I think I'll have a much better walking dog. My trainer has been instructing me to stop, change direction etc works for a bit, but when you try walking straight ahead it all gets forgotten

[@feiwong70]

Love your method. Not like those that keep treating all time and then once no more treats dogs do not actually learn anything.

[@seacaptainminto7169]

This is such a great help! I've tried stopping from moving forward until the leash is loose but I found that it only encouraged my dog to speed up as soon as I moved forward to get back to his original position. Thank you so much!

[@ozlemahmadi]

Thank you🙏🏻

[@tjjones-xj7kq]

THANK YOU! I use your method plus leading with my left foot (left side dog) to start and my Amstaff was a LOT more distracted than yours but eventually caught on! He gave me a few "seriously?" glances but eventually was catching on. This is only my second attempt so it's a great start. I also use the word "FREE" when we are done and he can play. Thanks again!

[@johnclark4979]

You sir are a real animal lover my Rottweiler is a huge male and walking him was a real effort I weigh 14stone and he pulled me all over the place. Just one walk and now it’s a real pleasure taking him out really less than 5 mins and he picked it up thanks so much keep the vids coming

[@melk2601]

I just adopted an Amish breeder release pup, 1.5 yo and walks horrible on a leash. I can't wait to try this method!

[@4homemail]

Finally, training walking without food reward. I never agree to that. Rewards is for teaching dog to do more complicated tricks I always believe. Thank you for the video. I have been looking for this to teach my new dog.

[@artkidolee2162]

Nice! Just what need! Will try when my puppy wakes up

[@tl5404]

Thank you! This is amazing! common sense! I tried the pull switch direction technique and it just did not work at all and I did this with my dog tonight and we had the best walk ever. Stress happy, happy me happy dog no leash pulling walk. AMAYYYYZEEZZINNG

[@name.terrie]

Whoa! This worked so well! Thank you! Wishing you an absolutely, over-the-top awesome new year!!!

[@Mydogtrainingspot]

Glad it helped you:) Happy New Year!

[@camerynmaclauchlan303]

Wow, this really did work! Within 5 minutes she started to get the hang of it, and after about 20 she was a pro!

[@zayoonyuksel2565]

Thank god I found your video cause I have no idea how to get my dog to walk beside me thank you!!!

[@bensongraham162]

Hello 👋 how are you doing 😊 and how is the weather ☁️ over there?

[@scottdubya7027]

Outstanding instruction. Thanks for making these videos, and also for jumping right to the instuction with no fluff.

[@Mydogtrainingspot]

Thanks! I try my best to get to the point. I hate trying to fast forward KZbin videos to get what I’m looking for!

[@Hayleighandheranimals]

I'm so amazed! My husky mix was terrible before - now I can walk her (inside) and this is amazing!

[@Mydogtrainingspot]

Nice work!

[@bensongraham162]

Hello 👋 how are you doing 😊 and how is the weather ☁️ over there?

[@frogonajetski]

Thank you so much for this! Just tried it and it was the best walk we've ever had!

[@useemehere2]

This is a very helpful tip on how to walk your dog always on your side.

[@corrigan88101]

I just have to add that this works just like everyone is saying. After about 10 minutes my dog got it and I just had to give her a few reminders during the rest of the walk. I'm sure that within a few days even my wife will be able to walk our 43 pound dog with ease.

[@BoredStiffGaming]

Found this helpful thank you

[@baharehazad2135]

like a magic! thank you, for training a dog from point zero and let us see the procedure!

[@bensongraham162]

Hello 👋 how are you doing 😊 and how is the weather ☁️ over there?

[@rayp450]

Watched a couple of your videos and promptly subscribed to your channel. While I have 2 really well behaved dogs I'm always trying to improve my training methods. And I've been impressed with your techniques. Thank you for sharing. I also think by sharing your knowledge your showing people that a gentle touch can work too.

[@Mydogtrainingspot]

Thanks, I am always working to improve my techniques as well!

[@harryplotter8917]

Thanks so much for this video. I've watched and tried many other methods but yours is the simplest and most effective. Thank you!

[@frogtaco9591]

Excellent! Get my doberman puppy in a week, gonna use that

[@CamilleGG451]

OMG are you in sleep-deprivation puppy hell?! 😆😆😆💕💕💕 Congratulations on your new addition!

[@londonstudioliving]

Done this for 20 mins and already seen improvements with my very short attention span puppy ^_^ will implement on every walk now until she gets it! Thanks so much x

[@bensongraham162]

Hello 👋 how are you doing 😊 and how is the weather ☁️ over there?

[@alminagovic6616]

This actually worked bro I had a gsd for 2 years and struggled to get him walking nicely and today we did it bcs of this video❤️

[@bensongraham162]

Hello 👋 how are you doing 😊 and how is the weather ☁️ over there?

[@Dianamquiroz]

I used the technique he suggested, as I turned around I would call my dogs name gently but firmly, she would then cue in to me and would turn with me. I also would just stop at random intervals. She would in turn stop as well. So all these things combined work pretty well, not perfect but pretty well.

[@bensongraham162]

Hello 👋 how are you doing 😊 and how is the weather ☁️ over there?

[@johnraycroft7824]

Thanks for video. Can't wait to train my rescue.

[@arathlepe]

Thanks a lot sir. I had tried other techniques before, but this one nailed it.

[@TheDonnaConley]

I just found your video. Great Info. we have had our rescue for about 6 months. although is way better than she was with walking on a least, I was looking to stop the pulling and fine-tune what we are already doing. I tried this today and it WORKED!! going to keep practicing with her. I want our walks to be enjoyable for both of us.

[@bensongraham162]

Hello 👋 how are you doing 😊 and how is the weather ☁️ over there?

[@Ohhh_Ghost]

I’m excited to try this. Although, I do recommend using a harness so the dog doesn’t choke.

[@Mydogtrainingspot]

Good luck with the technique! Also dogs don’t choke if you teach them not to pull on leash no matter what type of equipment you are using. However, if the dog has a tracheal avulsion previously existing, choking may occur and a harness may be helpful.

[@jtomecko]

Finally a system that actually works on my 90 # Doberman. Thanks

[@autoridetipper286]

Wow! Amazing video, with logical technique! Good job man!

[@elAfreet]

Thank u very much

[@astrosoup]

Really excellent and helpful technique.

[@chansaetern772]

Wow it works great. However I haven’t been able to move pass where I started. It’s getting dark soon

[@kissy1276]

Wow this works!!! Ty for sharing

[@bensongraham162]

Hello 👋 how are you doing 😊 and how is the weather ☁️ over there?

[@kirstyshell4118]

This worked within 10 minutes!!! This is awesome, thank you so so much!

[@bensongraham162]

Hello 👋 how are you doing 😊 and how is the weather ☁️ over there?

[@lancedorian1722]

This is awesome. I really like his style of training. Thanks for sharing. Will def watch your other vids

[@bensongraham162]

Hello 👋 how are you doing 😊 and how is the weather ☁️ over there?

[@MrBjack-jc9yy]

I got to try this.

[@emily-jobell3352]

Great video and explanation - can't wait to try it with my pups. Thanks!

[@tanyaz5121]

Best video I’ve seen nice and simple

[@diyenlightmentpath6102]

Hey, I could Walk your Dog for you a few times a month when you busy? And Yep, you'll get a discount for being So Cute 😏 What do you say? However if you are in another state you'll have to fly me out though. I'm THAT GOOD and worth it What do you say? 😏

[@bensongraham162]

Hello 👋 how are you doing 😊 and how is the weather ☁️ over there?

[@abeluvsresa]

Awesome I’m going to try that!

[@bensongraham162]

Hello 👋 how are you doing 😊 and how is the weather ☁️ over there?

[@MinotaurvsCyclops]

Would just like to say thank you for a concise and easy to follow guide. Just started with my dog today (Boston terrier) and he can already do it around the house very well, just got to start practicing outside. Was much easier than I anticipated, I put off of teaching him this for over a year, because I thought it would be very difficult... Luckily I found your video :)

[@Mydogtrainingspot]

THISGUY glad my video was helpful! I like working with Bostons!

[@bensongraham162]

Hello 👋 how are you doing 😊 and how is the weather ☁️ over there?

[@pattygirlak3]

Finally! a video that gets right to it. I appreciate so much when I don't have to watch or find the spot forward in a video that is trying to sell something. Or life lessons for yourself when it's clearly titled How to walk your dog.

[@Mydogtrainingspot]

Thanks, I try to get to the point quickly in my videos. I also dislike the videos you described

[@bensongraham162]

Hello 👋 how are you doing 😊 and how is the weather ☁️ over there?

[@mmarrinan]

This works! My four year old border collie has been pulling since he was 12 weeks old. Spent 30 minutes teaching him this way, and we was walking mostly loose leash by the end of the walk. Give it a week and I think he’ll get the hang of it. Thanks!!!

[@raegruder4626]

This video really put it in the terms I could understand ,that makes a lot of sense ❤️❤️❤️

[@bensongraham162]

Hello 👋 how are you doing 😊 and how is the weather ☁️ over there?

[@Ram-ss9ds]

Thanks a lot for the tip! Found a great improvement in Just one day's walking session with this approach!!

[@Y4BDU_OG]

Nice one!!!

[@bradbrockman1067]

I will have to try this with my GWP. Good looking pup.

[@mosun7713]

This is crazy to me, at the start of the video shes curious and easily distracted, slowly but surely you can see it click. Awesome vid. Just wish i had a dog of my own to train :(

[@bryanorozco3258]

Awesome video, trying this out and my dog is starting to get the hang of it, it’s gonna take a lot of repetition but great training method, thank you!

[@mrraz9820]

Great video. thank you very much. worked like a charm

[@bayram_bashiri4716]

tanks man it working

[@johnbellas7855]

I'm going to try this with my dog when I get home

[@krunch0700]

cool that's work I appreciate that man !! :)

[@regiegija02]

Great video! Dogs are so smart!

[@juancardenas1742]

Wow!!! You make it look so simple. I’m gonna try it tomorrow and I’ll let you know how it goes

[@treybz8327]

Its been 5 months

[@d.2542]

@@treybz8327 9 months.. Still waiting

[@treybz8327]

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[@TARP..]

We will try looks good we got julius choke collar and dingo gear slip collar ..je doesemt pull on short lead on path as long as small exvercise wee first and not too much dog wee around

[@neoesm]

Do you think it’s a good idea to first let the pup walk around on a loose leash and smell around to explore the area then he’s familiar then you start the discipline training? The first time outside area will be new to him so he will want to explore and smell around. At the same time if I let my dog do this at first then it’s hard to change the structure from him walking around loosely to suddenly having to be right next to me. I don’t know. Thoughts?

[@ashmcin7098]

Great video! So far, this technique has allowed me to able to teach my new dog to walk calmly up and down the road as long as there are no distractions. Next step is to proof the behavior and to teach him to not get distracted, but it'll be a lot easier now.

[@rallitas11q]

You make it look so easy. My dog is 5 months old and whenever I try to go walk him he loops around my legs or walks across and in front of me making me fall 😫 lol but I will try this! Hopefully it works 🤞

[@Karin0511]

Thank you for the video! I will be teaching my 4 month old pup! 😁

[@bensongraham162]

Hello 👋 how are you doing 😊 and how is the weather ☁️ over there?

[@caleighbaker6723]

Best video out there, definitely recommend him, going to try this on my little terror later, thanks for posting 😁

[@t.9398]

Thank you so much

[@sitendurocks]

thats a very nice tip, I will try it out. Thanks

[@Dani-sd7th]

Now gonna try this on my 11 week husky wish me luck 🤣

[@donaldtrumpfan2023]

This is better than just taking a short cut and using a prong collar the dog doesn't get inside what pulling means to you. Using a prong collar is a pain correcter but the dog doesn't actually really learn that. Because figure right after you take the prong collar off the dog goes right back to pulling.

[@leslieguzman4957]

I’m excited to try this with my 2 boxers! Thank you for this awesome video.

[@bensongraham162]

Hello 👋 how are you doing 😊 and how is the weather ☁️ over there?

[@martinpius9212]

Thanks for helping me

[@bensongraham162]

Hello 👋 how are you doing 😊 and how is the weather ☁️ over there?

[@JC-ul1cl]

I’m going to try this today. Thanks!

[@MD-gz5yw]

This is helpful. My son's gf has a dog that comes to visit and I walk a lot. The dog is a nightmare to walk, she weaves back and forth and I am constantly turning around because the leash is wrapped around the opposite side. It's more than frustrating.