Teaching Shelter Dog to Walk on Leash without pulling - 8 TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL LEASH WALKING!

[@markmansour3740]

Like so many others who've commented on this video, I had watched literally a hundred of these stop leash pulling videos. None of these techniques worked for me, and my 6 month old german shepherd. I watched this video last night, and couldn't wait to try it out. Just got back from her walk, and I have a brand new dog! I feel bad I've been pulling on her for the last 3 months on our walks. I did, as the video suggests, play fetch with her for about 5 minutes before walking. Also, I let her sniff for the first 5 minutes of the walk while getting used to this technique. I'm too scared to let my wife or kids walk the dog, because I don't want them to screw it up.😉 Thank you so much!

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Thanks for your kind words! So glad you found the video! Walking on a loose leash is such a challenge not to mention frustrating for so many. Please consider sharing the video to help all those dogs and people who are faced with similar challenges. www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash

[@pauldersch6936]

So far, out of ALL the video's showing how NOT to PULL...and their are MANY.... This by far is the MOST effective, practical and straight forward taught methed. Thanks so much for sharing. Iam a Dog Trainer for the past 45yrs.

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Those were my thoughts when I learned it years ago from John Rogerson. I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@Bear-form]

@@Homeskooling4Dogs Just one question: Why not a gentle leader?

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

@@Bear-form That is a common question since they are often recommended by trainers. Head halters primarily are for restraining not training and can cause a number of physical issues. A gentle leader will provide more control but there is nothing “gentle” about any head halter. There is a big difference between the use of a head halter on a dog vs a horse. I only recommend their use in very rare cases for a very limited amount of time. I use them less than 1% of the time. I have more information here: www.homeskooling4dogs.com/head-halters Thanks for the question! I’m sure others were also wondering.

[@Bear-form]

@@Homeskooling4Dogs My dog uses a Ruffwear front range harness. It has a gentle leader in the front, and I must say that it minimizes strong pulling. ruffwear.com/products/front-range-harness He still pulls though, and tries to take the lead but he can't create force on it. I must add that he's a 4 month old shepherd and highly driven. Thanks for the quick response. I'll try your technique this evening and I'll have a look at the link.

[@Bear-form]

@@Homeskooling4Dogs After googling some head halters I totally get your point

[@happydogs475]

My go-to video for every one of my clients who experience issues with a pulling dog.. After hundreds of views, I still cannot get through this video without getting teary-eyed. Thank you to the gentleman who demonstrates perfectly my friend, john Rogerson's simple and effective technique - have a great day x

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Thanks for sharing!

[@yasfymahaonos]

In my effort to understand how my dog is thinking and find ways to train him,i watched 300 videos.This is the BEST video I have seen-The most dog friendly and the most importand it looks like it is working.Thank you!

[@juniorstewusa]

I’ve been using this technique on my rescue dog for about 10 days now. He was unmanageable before and now he’s showing signs that he’s going to be a good boy when he’s out walking. I love that this technique doesn’t reward him with more than friendship. Developing a relationship with your dog is the most important thing you can give him.Great video

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Yes, being your dog's best friend is more important than being a treat dispenser.

[@valerieannagnes]

This man has inspired me more than any person in the dog training field..Thank You.

[@justkeepgoing70]

Brilliant video. Exactly the same way I do it. Thanks so much for making the walk a pleasure. Love the description..." the walk should be like 2 friends holding hands." Simply excellent!

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Thank you!

[@antonyweisstock7167]

Great video! I agree, this is the best method that I have seen on line. My 8 month old border collie went from crazy Ferrari mode to minivan calm in just a few walks using this method. Thank you!

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Your welcome! Glad you are experiencing easier walks. www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash

[@Zgembo121]

i wish every dog owner was this nice and caring

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

That's our goal!

[@johnnyVGtran]

this is the best video i have watched thus far on how to leash train a dog .All the other videos made us use 30ft ropes and have to do this do that and give treats etc.My dog isn't interested in treats or food at all when going out .This has been the best lesson yet only thing is getting my boy to calm down soon as we leave the house he just gets too wound up

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

So glad you found the video. You will find more guidance here www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash specifically under "Before You Start" section.

[@Moni-ui5bz]

Thank you for this awesome video! I've watched so many videos on this topic but this one is the best. All the other advice has not worked with my dog. This is exactly what I want for me and my dog.

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

I'm so happy you found the video! If you need more guidance you can find it here. www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash

[@Marcusstarksmusic]

Thia man is so kind and gentle in his very effective approach. Help me and my Rocket walk alot happier.

[@creeddestiny2]

Have been doing this for about a month with my German Shepherd pup, Fallon. Today she was perfect for close to 90 percent of our walk. Takes a little time but it works. I throw in a few square movements, just to keep her thinking.

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Good work! Perfect!

[@treviniaturner3881]

6:23 wow look at that tail!

[@HelpMe-mo5br]

I really appreciate this video. I've been searching for hours on KZbin on how to curb my dog's pulling, and I believe I finally found my "I'm going to follow through with every part of this for my dog" video. I never realized how the way/angle I've been pulling my dog may be where the problem is during our training sessions. I've always pulled upward out of frustration. This video really motivates me unlike most other videos where I feel like there's no way I can do this. Most of the time the dog is already trained on the video or they put a prong collar on and poof, it's a new dog in 2 minutes. I just want the communication and respect with my dog. I adore taking her places and letting her be the dog she loves to be, but the pulling has got to stop! I believe we can do it!

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

I’m so glad you found the video. Consider subscribing if you are interested in additional videos I will be posting in the near future. The key with this technique is the dog learns that the first hint of tension it needs to catch up because it is now behind you. Now, I never let the dog have any tension on the leash while moving forward unless I have given them permission to do so. (“Okay go explore”, etc…) but that permission is only given after the dog has been under control for say at least ten seconds. (disassociation time) If we wait until the dog pulls, the pressure will be on the front of the dog’s neck which is what we want to avoid. So by turning around before there is tension in the leash and lowering the leash below the dog’s base of the neck, the tension will be on the side of the neck stopping any forward movement and now turning him around. With the hand lowered as he turns around now in a following position the immediate pressure will be on the top of the neck as we gently pull/lead him forward to the appropriate position. The technique is designed to not provide the dog any cues verbal or visual so the dog then learns that when they lose track of us they will need to catch up the opposite direction. The key being we want the dog to walk next to us and keep track of us with its peripheral vision. Much like us driving with traffic. When the dog gets a distance out in front of the owner they can no longer see the dog’s eye, and the dog can no longer see us in its peripheral vision. The only time we give the dog feedback is when they have walked nicely next to us for about 20-paces and then we can praise the dog to let them know they are doing great. The 20-paces (approximately) is so that there is a disassociation time between the behavior we do not want (dog pulling to the side, or out front) and the correct behavior. This way the only thing the dog can associate the praise with is getting it right.

[@audrawelsh8467]

If you do use corrections (I recommend a balance of positive and negative reinforcement, but whatever works for you) correct either down at an angle like he was, or to the side. It takes the dog off center so you get the correction. When you correct up, it tends to pull more than correct, so the dog responds by pulling

[@LA-es8wo]

This is by far the best, most straight-forward video for proper leash walking!!!! I’ve tried everything for my 8 yr old shepherd lab mix from the shelter, but nothing has stuck. I tried this method first in a quiet and empty parking lot, then later in the day we tried the sidewalk with a bit more distraction. It will definitely take more than one day’s worth of training, but he’s already getting the point and acknowledging me more on the walks. Amazing video. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your knowledge with us!!!!

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Happy to share what i have learned over the years to make life better for us and our dogs!

[@robochop65]

The best video on you tube for handling your canine on a leash, we recently purchased a year old Labby and while she has had some basic commands, walking on a leash was not one of them. She would pull, jerk and jump every which way when I tried to walk her. i watched video after video that gave vague instruction but for the full inside poop you had to buy the video. I put her on the leash and did the exercise in the driveway behind the gate and she started to "get it" next we moved out front to the sidewalk and extended the exercise staggering the paces, although I did make a vocal command of "rup". I stayed within a 2 house each side of mine perimeter and did the exercise for about 15 minutes and after a few hours I did the exercise again. The 4th time I did the exercise and I extended the walk to the corner about 8 houses, there were a few distractions and a little pulling but she's close to 90% good walking.......in a half day a total of about 75 minutes, by tonight she will be close to 99%. Do yourself a favor and try this technique it works.

[@bernadetteholmes6160]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE!! I adopted a 2 yr old Staffie from my local animal shelter. Sweet little girl. I watched your videos several times, then put a martingale on and off we went. I walked to a small collage parking lot (Labor Day weekend) and started doing what you showed. AMAZING!! Within less then 10 minutes she got it!! No prong, no tugging, nothing!! We then proceeded to walk 2 blocks with only a few turnarounds!!! Only thing she does is most of the time her nose is to the ground. Keep doing the turn around till she is more alert???? Again THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!!!

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Keep up the great work! With regards to her nose to the ground we need to take a few things into consideration. When they are learning to walk with us I like their nose to be off the ground. If they are about to start pulling yes I change direction before tension. Once trained I often give a dog permission to sniff as we walk as long as they do not put tension in the leash. I may go a whole block walking with their nose on the ground but no tension in the leash. But we need the option of asking them to lift their head and walk with us. For distracted dogs I like to give them free time to sniff and explore a small area before we begin the walk to satisfy some of their desires. While walking make the walk enjoyable and have times you give explicit permission to use their nose to sniff. Stop and invite them to sniff the base of a tree or bush or some other interesting place. When they see we are happy to fulfill many of their desires it lessens their need to do so on their own. That is, unless they are part beagle. Then ask them to rejoin you while walking. Be careful though to not reward their persistence. Your permission to sniff should not be anticipated. For the most part these should be locations that we have chosen and we should avoid stopping at the same places every walk. Otherwise we may end up patterning them to pull to regular spots. So walk differing routes and rotate the places you give permission to explore. With some dogs just increasing the pace of the walk is all we need to do. For healthy dogs a trot is the gait they prefer. There is more guidance here: www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash To understand a dog’s gaits (walk, amble, pace, trot, canter & gallop) there is information here. www.homeskooling4dogs.com/exercising-your-dog

[@avtircaritas8229]

I came across this video yesterday. I have a very enthusiastic sheltie who has been pulling. I took her out for ten minutes after I got home and tried this method. Awesome! We'll definitely be practicing some more.

[@happy24seven]

Echoing another comment, I've watched many videos and like all of the information and styles. I know a group from my ASL classes (deaf pet owner) - so I wanted to find some way to train without loading my puppy with food or words. Just me is enough because that's all my friend had and it was just as phenomenal as speaking with hand signals. The dog simply wanted the connection and obedience came with the patience of the owner. My puppy has already learned to simply watch people and remains calm in many silent situations. My oldest dog is now deaf and the hand signals taught as a puppy helps him.

[@sherrimelodie]

Thank you so much for making this video. It is just what I needed and was trying to find. My rescue dog has been great to train EXCEPT when it comes to walking on a leash. I did not want to resort to offering continual treats, and definitely not to choke or prong collars. I also appreciate that you get the point across without continual talking. What a great video!

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

There is more guidance here if needed. www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash Thanks!

[@jill762]

I have tried versions of this, but I agree with others, this was the most simple, straight forward version I've seen. It also helped to be reminded that i need to keep calm. I often get frustrated, and lose my patience. And I guess i need to forget long walks until we get this down. Tried it today. It was actually pretty amazing. The only problem we/I have, there is always a starting point, no matter if we drive somewhere or walk from home. My dog always wants to get home. He's teachable on the way out, but on the way back, he knows that eventually we have to get back to where we started and he tests me much more. Maybe i need to shorten the walk even more. He is a real ball hound. I made sure he had plenty of ball time before we went out. I will keep doing this. I have hope now.

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

There is additional guidance here: www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash

[@rutilopata8294]

It’s working amazingly! Only two days with great improvement! We love it! Thank you kindly🌹✨

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Great job!

[@arabest524]

I love this video. More action ,more information and no talking

[@rutilopata8294]

Great video! Thank you very much! Getting to work with my new rescue💐

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

You're welcome! I'm sure your new rescue dog will enjoy the walks even more once new skills are learned. Thanks!!

[@stephanopolus9871]

This is probably one of the best techniques I've used to stop our foster dog from pulling! I tried using treats, using vocal reinforcement, literally going around in circles, and something similar to this technique, but none of them worked. I've also watched several videos but none of them worked immediately like this one did. I've used this technique twice and I already see an improvement. Who knew that the most simple technique would be the one to work for our foster dog! I'm so glad to have come across your video!

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Thanks! I'm glad you found the video!

[@ninalemieux4392]

That helicopter tail at 6:30 is SO cute!

[@marycasselman1455]

Thank goodness, for this trainers kind actions towards this dog. This method works nicely, however the turns can be done without leaning forward as much. The dog still learns to cue in and loose leash... without the risk of owner/volunteer injury.

[@magdalenaohisea5403]

Finaly a cool, commonsense approach. Let the dog be a dog (not a robot). Thank you ! ❤🐾🐾

[@aparajeetamallick3997]

Best video on leash walking. Thanks

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

So glad you found it helpful! There is more information here if needed. www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash

[@laurieelliott3791]

Excellent advice and demonstration

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Glad it was helpful!

[@felixstorm]

That's not a dog that's a helicopter about to take off! 🤣 6:25

[@suem4778]

"The walk should look like two friends holding hands" - love this!

[@nicksauro8858]

Thanks so much for sharing this training technique, I plan on trying it later today. Love that it is so respectful for the dog.

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Glad it was helpful!

[@laurijorgenson6683]

I made such progress with my dog in 10 minutes of this. I will be doing lots of training with her to cement these skills. I’m so grateful for your video. Thank you.

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Good work! I'm glad you found the video. I have more guidance at the website if you need it: www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash

[@gailfraley147]

Unbelievable how quickly it worked! Our dog has responded so well to this method! Like others, all the time watching and trying other methods never really made for a nice enjoyable walk with our dog!! But now it is ideal!! Thank you so much!!!

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Great to hear!

[@igudr1]

Just got a rescue yesterday. I have to try this with him today!

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Thanks for rescuing. Post a progress report!

[@chrischausse2819]

I will try this today. Thank you for the video!!

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Let us know the results! Thanks

[@jyotikamj3646]

Thank you very much for posting this.

[@earth2wendy]

Even now in 2023, with my shelves full of excellent dog training books and DVDs, this is the reference I send perplexed friends to when they’re frustrated by their dogs’ leash pulling. So simple, so effective and similar to what Grisha Stewart teaches-the walk is about the dog, let him/her enjoy. My philosophy is that loose leash walking is a way of life, and this method will always come into play whenever my dog gets over his skis, if only to reestablish connection with me. A 15-foot lead is really nice for adding sniffing real estate to the walk, and is easy to shorten up whenever other pedestrians, bicyclists, etc. approach, or a street needs crossing. Thanks, Homeskooling 4 Dogs, for this excellent reference.

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Thanks for you kind words. This technique is one I learn from John Rogerson over 15-years ago and it has helped me and so may others.

[@TK-ee9nd]

Glad I found your channel! I had a walk with a lot of pulling this morning and many corrections. I cannot wait to try out your methods tomorrow. Your advice seems so humane and encourages bonding with the dog. 👍 Thanks!

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

So glad you found the video! Keep us posted on your progress. More guidance here if you need it. www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash

[@swn69]

Before I ever got to the end of the video, I knew EXACTLY where you were. #1 - I volunteer there. #2 - I rescued my dog from there! This was a helpful video, as my dog pulls a lot and will not listen when he sees other dogs or animals. I'm giving this a shot tomorrow! He's been with me for 5 days now.

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Here is more information you may find helpful. www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash www.homeskooling4dogs.com/help-my-dog-is-dog-reactive-to-other-dogs Thanks

[@swn69]

@@Homeskooling4Dogs Thank you. I did this technique yesterday and it worked. We did a 2.5 mile walk today and while he still pulled a little at times, it was much, much better. He's only 9 mos old, so I am sure he will get it with time and practice. He's super playful and doesn't bark at other dogs... he just wants to play with them.

[@NeptunianAstroStars]

Loved this video. Really needed this! The man is so patient. He needs a reward. I never understood this until now.

[@gerrywidnell7304]

Love the tail going round and round. Lol

[@barbtucker1601]

What magic is this? Anxious to start this tomorrow.

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

No magic. Just making the training simple enough for dogs to understand. More guidance here www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash

[@critterfriendly9055]

Thankyou! This is the best method I've seen. This began to work well after a few minutes. We practiced this with Molly (7mo springer spaniel)3 - 5 minute sessions yesterday. I used a flat collar and it worked just fine. No pulling on her throat. My husband watched me for a few minutes and then tried it and did great. That says a lot! This method requires time without frustrating you or your dog. I start this method immediately after Molly comes off our steps. And she responds so nicely. THANKYOU!!!

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

So glad you found the video. There is more guidance here if needed. www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash

[@lynne2958]

I just did this with my new shelter dog after trying every other method. Finally success! Thank you!!!

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Excellent! Keep up good work. There is more guidance here if you need it: www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash

[@lynne2958]

@@Homeskooling4Dogs thank you so much. Still dealing with many behaviors but taking them one at a time. At least now we can enjoy our walk without a halti..

[@annaferguson1030]

I got a 6-month-old rescued dobie pup with zero training a month ago and despite my best efforts, nothing has worked and we’ve both been getting frustrated. He’s incredibly strong and energetic. The “gentle” leader has left marks on his poor face, my arms are sore from the pulling, and he’s big enough that people are getting afraid of him. This looks manageable and so much more humane than the 30+ other videos I’ve watched. I can’t wait to try it. Thank you!!

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

You are welcome! It works, just be sure to follow all the guidance in the video. I also have information at the website here www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash Best regards.

[@2qlrn273]

We'd love to hear how things are going! (: How has your now 8-month-old taken to this training . . . ? (:

[@TL-is8pk]

Thank you. I've watched many videos on leash training over the last week in preparation for our rescue dog. This is by far the most informative video and we will try this technique on our dog. She is fair on a leash, but it is obvious she was not consistently leash-trained in her previous home for whatever reason. Thanks again.

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Thanks, glad you found it helpful. www.homeskooling4dogs.com/resources

[@TL-is8pk]

@@Homeskooling4Dogs I worked with our dog on the first day for 30 minutes. Also used some square turns to break up the training. By the end, she was much better and starting to understand what I was asking of her. Much more work to do with her, but I'm seeing results. Thanks again.

[@Georg1999]

Wow fantastic video! Thank you so much for posting ❤️

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Glad you found the video. There is more guidance here if needed. www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash

[@lisathomas3082]

Big thumbs up. Best seen in my search to day! Faster than the dog whisperer, Caesar!👏👏👏👏👏

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Thanks! I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@vidalepage7683]

Our dog is 8 and has always been a terrible puller. Today was our first walk with this method and within 6 minutes it was already so much better. We will definitely keep using this method. We even had a dog trainer at one point, with no improvement.

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Keep up the work.There is more guidance here: www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash

[@mawthompson4034]

Thank you so much! I have been watching so many video's on loose leash walking and finally found this one. I am excited to start this with our 5 month old spaniel!

[@julesradford5452]

What a fabulous video! My dog isn't a massive puller but tends to ignore me on walks and most of the videos I have seen either use bribes or aversive techniques. I am excited to do this with my girl!

[@farzam1949]

Best video I watched for a long time and i think it will work! Thank you!

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

I'm glad you found the video. If needed, more guidance can be found at my website here. www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash

[@markmccabek9]

Very nice approach and nice video of it John. :) Mark McCabe

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Thank you.

[@CarameliaM]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video! This is the first "no pull" video I've seen that actually makes sense to me and seems like it could work! I'll update once I've tried, but I'm very optimistic. Again, thank you!

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

You're welcome! I'm glad you found the video. Please post an update. There is additional information here if needed www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash

[@CarameliaM]

@@Homeskooling4Dogs UPDATE: oh dear god. I always thought my puppy was very clever, but this concept seems a bit much for her. In the house she responds well and within the limits of the foyer she understands I want her close to me, lose leash. Out on the walkway, it's a completely different story. We just spent about 30 minutes and 78 turns (yes I counted them), until she walked 20 paces besides me. Which was the point where I praised her and went back home, direly in need of coffee. I sure hope this goes a bit faster next time we try it out in the world? Any tips?

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

@@CarameliaM As long as we are being fair to the dog, they will be as consistent as we are. If a dog is over-excited and prone to being out of control when taken for a walk it’s a good plan to engage the dog in games or other activities before the walk to reduce their energy and to make it easier for them to concentrate. Next give the dog an opportunity to relieve themselves so you remove one of the reasons for the dog being distracted and wanting to pull. To start it’s important to work in the least distracting environment to start. This may mean choosing a quiet time of day or driving to another location. There is more guidance and context here: www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash Keep us update! Thanks

[@CarameliaM]

@@Homeskooling4Dogs Thank you for replying. I guess I should have expanded my comment, as I've read through the article you've kindly sent me BEFORE trying this with Nikki. I played with her in the yard (20 min of letting off steam), she got to do all her business and we tried your technique in a quiet side street around the corner from my house. No people around, no other dogs around, nothing exciting at all. No clue why she didn't respond more favorably, but we'll try again. She walked nicely once, she can do it again ;-) Maybe I should mention that she's about 16 months old now? I think she should be able to walk in a civilized manner at least for short distances at this age :-)

[@lizgoff5385]

This is an excellent method. No stress to dog or owner and really works.

[@nsandgren9117]

Great video! Gentle but effective. Now -out to practise with my pup!!

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Glad you found the video! There is more guidance here if needed www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash Post an update on your progress. Thanks

[@Ludovicbout]

This video has helped me a lot to understand many things about relationship during walking. I used to use a very long lead (10 meters) but at the end my dog was doing what he wants without paying attention to me. With this video, since 6 weeks it has improved a lot but at each walk it tends to pull and each time I use this technique. So 6 weeks with my dog is still not enough to have a perfect walk but It has improved a lot. My walks are a lot better and my dog looks at me very often now. He is paying attention to me, and I'm still listening to him proposing to sniff interesting areas. Thanks a lot.

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Glad you found the video. There is more guidance here: www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash

[@russellmalong780]

WOW! This is so cool. I have dalmatian who is very energetic and pulls me everytime we go for a walk.I will definitely do this tomorrow. Big thanks for this video. 🇵🇭

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

It works with dalmatian's! I adopted a high-energy 4-years old many years ago and this was the technique that turned everything around once I learned it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mn6maoClmst-iNU For additional information visit the website. www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash

[@brianlocal3]

You should consider making a series , sorta like dog training for the average owner. Just basic, commonsense training. I love your approach.

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

I'm making time to do that this year. Keep watching!

[@brianlocal3]

@@Homeskooling4Dogs I have been. I still come back here frequently!!!

[@MegProffitt33]

Can't wait to try!!!!

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Looking forward to an update!

[@smokeywick7100]

Excellent presentation, thanks! I learned to heel my own dog but I am volunteering at a shelter now and I need something more practical and feasible there. This is excellent and it's nice to have the video so I can show others what I'm trying to do. :)

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Thanks for volunteering at the shelter! I use the technique with shelter dogs regularly. Be sure to give them plenty of time to explore and sniff before you start leash walking training. Since they are locked up almost all day they need time to be a dog and relax before we start training. There is more guidance here: www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash

[@smokeywick7100]

Thanks!!!!!!! ---- and UPDATE/Edit: So glad I stumbled onto your channel. I'm digging your philosophies and techniques. Perfect timing since I just started at the shelter a week ago! Thanks for taking time to post info and methods through media - you are helping a lot of dogs you've never even met!

[@MileyCraziness]

I hope it works well for you! I'm training my new shelter dog and I hope this works, he's so smart he's just been taught that pulling gets him what he wants.

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

@@MileyCraziness Most dogs have learned that, but if we are fair and consistent they learn to walk with us. Follow all the points of the video and you can find additional information here www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash Thanks for adopting!

[@smokeywick7100]

I'm sure you'll have good results! Thanks for adopting!

[@marymcbride1679]

Love that helicopter tail LOL

[@sam_rae]

This technique worked amazingly well for our West Highland White Terrier, who is *SO* excited to go for walks. We’ve trained him reasonably well, but walking has always been a weakness. I tried this with just his standard collar and leash, and it was brilliant. Walking on a loose leash in about 5 minutes. Thanks!

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

So glad you both can walk without pulling now! Keep up the good work! This is a common weakness for many so share the video with those who can use the help. www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash

[@dedakon]

Very interesting.. i will try it to my puppy boxer this weekend .. she is so excited dog i tried so many tricks and she still wants to be my leader xD... i will update .. thank you.

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Yes, please provide update on your success. There is more guidance here if needed: www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash

[@deborahhyden4239]

Thank you so much for this! I've found the technique nothing short of miraculous for my collie who has pulled on the lead for years and now walks beautifully! It honestly took just about10-15 minutes for her to catch on, and now only one or two 180 degree turns is all she needs - even when walking near busy roads!

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

So happy to hear!

[@dognutritionnaturally]

Excellent!

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Thank you.

[@jamesrandal5442]

Truly Inspirational...Thank you for this information!

[@MileyCraziness]

Thank you for this. I felt like a fool with the clicker and the commands since I'm not trained in doing either of those so me trying to train him something I'm not trained in was a nightmare. This is much easier and straight-forward, I'm looking forward to trying this.

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

For guidance and more straightforward information I highly recommend this book amzn.to/2mEXapv John Rogerson the author is who I learned this walking technique from many years ago.

[@MileyCraziness]

@@Homeskooling4Dogs thank you!

[@bernadetteholmes3792]

Wow! Just adopted a 2 yr old Staffordshire girl. All over the place on leash! Can't wait to try this!!! Great video!!!

[@johncramer9000]

Excellent video thank you

[@nightfly4664]

Wow, that's all I have to say! I've had my rescue dog for a week now and I've been working with her on leash walking multiple times a day. She was following her nose, was never a big puller but did try to pull me along. She showed signs of good leash manners, I've been rewarding those moments with praise and a treat when she walks next to me on a loose leash for a little bit. I've tried holding a treat in front of her nose and 'leading' her that way, didn't work. I've tried the walking in a square method, improved things slightly. I tried this method, we've done three 15 minute sessions by now and boy oh boy is she ever getting the hang of it! She still pulls when she sees a cat (wants to play with them) but the moment I stop she looks back at me and her focus is on me again. EDIT: Why I'm so impressed is that Amira spend 1,5 years of her life in a terrible shelter in Bulgaria with over 1,500 other dogs before she was brought to the Netherlands (where we live). No solid sleep for all that time, never a quiet moment, never alone. I didn't (don't) have any expectations the first few weeks, I just want her to decompress and I would just tolerate the leash pulling for a little bit. She's smelling things she has never smelled before. So for this "simple" method to work so quickly, I'm really amazed! And thank you for showing this with an untrained dog, that's a rarity!

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Excellent! Keep up good work. There is more guidance here if you need it: www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash

[@nightfly4664]

@@Homeskooling4Dogs I went to check that out as soon as I finished the video! I was starting to think that maybe I was trying to train my dog too much, but she just didn't catch onto the other methods as quickly as this one. (I would never say a certain method is bad if it doesn't work) This morning our walk was great! Some leash pulling when she sees/smells a cat or another dog, but she looks back at me when she feels tension on the leash and gets back into position. This is the result of five 15-minute sessions of your technique! I'm gobsmacked haha.

[@starphlo1233]

I like this method. It makes sense and doesn't use those awful collars, silly sounds, or ridiculous clickers.

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Yes, no need for any of those things to train a dog.

[@marcsinclair9539]

What a terrific, common sense approach to a problem so many of us have experienced. It's already working with my 6 month old Bernese Mountain Dog puppy. The wife wants to know if you work on husbands :)

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Sorry no, my work is limited with humans in what I can accomplish. :) But your question did remind of a great article written by Suzanne Clothier suzanneclothier.com/article/much-dogs-cooperation-weigh/ Dogs complain all the time about owners that pull on leash so its great to hear you and your dog are having more enjoyable walks now.

[@benjamindresden7187]

Very helpful!!

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Glad it was helpful!

[@UncleSamRadio]

Thanks for your sharing.

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Glad you found it helpful! www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash

[@sucathwa8000]

Excellent method. Thankyou.

[@NissrineA74]

AWESOME video! I walk shelter dogs all the time, and with their pent up energy, I just "let them be" initially until they burn me out sprinting with them. That is by far the best vid and I will be practicing this the first 5-10 minutes with each dog until he/she stays besides me. thank you!

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Since shelter dogs rarely get enough exercise i would continue to give them a good amount of free time before doing any structured training. If a dog is over-excited and prone to being out of control when taken for a walk it’s a good plan to engage the dog in games or other activities before the walk to reduce their energy and to make it easier for them to concentrate. Next give the dog an opportunity to relieve themselves so you remove one of the reasons for the dog being distracted and wanting to pull. To start it’s important to work in the least distracting environment to start. This may mean choosing a quiet time of day or driving to another location. It’s best to start the training on a sidewalk or other clear visual path since this will make it easier for your dog to understand. There is more guidance here: www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash Thanks!

[@NissrineA74]

@@Homeskooling4Dogs Hello and thank you so much for replying. I know my comment was posted 2 years ago when I took dogs out in “Doggie Day Out”, and now I volunteer as a dog walker at a different shelter and re-stumbled over your video again and saw your reply 😊 (weird I didn’t see the notification 2 years ago). Thank you so much for the advice. I totally agree that, with shelter dogs who are stuck in kennels 23.5 hours a day with one (or possibly 2) outings a day, the amount of energy they have once they get out, training right away is not a good thing. I do allow yard time to release energy then do their business, then on the walk, they sniff and explore and we walk/jog etc… once the pent up energy is diminished, we can practice nice leash walking. Our shelter does exit to open and long concrete walking areas with hardly any cars or people with clear views to practice on. I’ll check out the link you provided as well 🙏💜

[@andyjohnson3146]

This works great! Thanks for the post.

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Your welcome, thanks!

[@Give-it-to-God]

Omg this is brilliant! I have a German shepherd pup who's big on pulling and I'm not a fan of any of the choke collars or my newly purchased slip lead....THIS will begin tomorrow, wish me luck!!

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

I'm so glad you found the video! Wishing you the best and enjoyable times walking you pup in the new year! There is more guidance here if needed: www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash

[@Give-it-to-God]

@@Homeskooling4Dogs thank you for replying and happy New year! I subscribed and will follow your guide on training this pup!💖

[@morefifacollege8971]

Great advice and good video, I leash my dog for 30 minutes 5 days a week.

[@sarahlevering9063]

Very nice, I just wish they show walking in the snow and ice. For those of us In the frozen north.

[@fredjones7307]

That's good, and totally logical..

[@grantandjane]

This video fucking works. I tried it twice today with my dog and he shockingly stopped pulling. He started walking beside me especially the second time I walked him. There was still some distractions though. but not as much as I would usually walk him. I've tried so many methods before. Watched a ton of videos that had the most views, and it didnt work well for my dog. Gave him treats, tried a couple of times with a prong collar. Made him heal. Sometimes spank him out of frustration. However, this video is just great. No spanking, no treats, no collars that chokes him. Just basically making a 180 turn before he starts pulling. So much thanks for this video. My feet hurts now though, but I dont care. It works 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Your welcome! Yes, training is an art and no need for unnecessary "tools".

[@nashvillenurse4907]

This is only the 2nd video of yours I've watched, and they were both great. I subscribed. It's very hard to find a GOOD video that teaches Just The Facts. Great Job!

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Thank you. More to come.

[@ilonafilc2309]

I did that method with my 10 month old Shih- Tzu-Jack Russel mix for about 10 days and it works, great he is walking with a loose leash on my left side. Just a few distractions once in a while.

[@pinkmmochi9381]

Did u have a training session more than once during the 10 days?

[@kathiwright4849]

Trying this tonight❤️

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Great! There is more information here. www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash

[@janetweeks5069]

This is an excellent video

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Thanks! I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@stevencooper787]

Great video, thanks. Especially when the sound is muted... 😸

[@kimsnaith5695]

This has been the best video on leash pulling I've seen yet! I look forward to putting it to the test! Or should I say putting ME to the test!? Wish me luck!!!😁

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

There is more guidance here if needed. www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash Thanks!

[@kimsnaith5695]

FANTASTIC approach to teaching!!! My Bassett and my bloodhound responded so well!!! I'm so thankful to you for this video!😁

[@kimsnaith5695]

Just when I thought I couldn't possibly love them anymore!!!

[@kimsnaith5695]

Now if I can get my Bassett hound to stop barking at people...

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

@@kimsnaith5695 Thanks for the update!! I'm so glad you found the video. Please share it with other dog owners. There are a lot of dog owners frustrated with their dogs for pulling. We just need to make all of our training easy enough for dogs to understand.

[@cfitz4397]

Okay. Maybe if I watch this 5 or 6 times, I'll figure it out. Have three 'wild' dogs to bring to vet in a few months. Goodness!

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Follow the 8 points in the video and your dogs will be as consistent as you are. There is more guidance here: www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash

[@creeddestiny2]

Just started training my German Shepherd puppy Fallon today. Will start trying this method tomorrow. Will report back in a week or so to see how it is working!

[@burcules377]

anthony davis how did it go for you and your puppy

[@creeddestiny2]

After a couple of sessions she really is starting to get it. Every once in a while she gets distracted and wants to take off ahead of me, but overall, it really seems to be working.

[@burcules377]

anthony davis okay thanks I was just wondering because my dogue de Bordeaux puppy pulls

[@creeddestiny2]

Fallon is close to 90% perfect on our walks. Cars and other dogs distract her sometimes, but I turn her around and back as many times as I need to until she gets back on track. It is a little tougher with other dogs because her protective drive is starting to come in. Overall I am thrilled with the results!

[@burcules377]

anthony davis thanks for the updates. My training with my dog is going well. But it is when she comes side by side to another dog she can't help but get excited.

[@daniileliseev9362]

Thanks for sharing this! What's the actual reasoning behind lowering the leash before the turn-around?

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

By turning around before there is tension in the leash and lowering the leash below the dog’s base of the neck, the tension will be on the side of the neck stopping any forward movement and now turning him around. Lowering the leash hand keeps the pressure from the collar on side and top of the neck and off on the front of the neck. If we wait until the dog pulls the pressure is now on the front of the dog’s neck which is what we want to avoid. As we turn the dog around he is now in a following position and collar pressure will be on the top of the neck as we gently pull/guide him to the appropriate position. There is more information here: www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash

[@stephaniedavis4747]

I have a 5 mo old 45 lb puppy... how do you start and stop a "session"? For example, if I walk away from home, he gets it quickly, but coming back takes forever because he's so eager to get home! If I go to a park, it's the same thing with the parked car. Is it ok to pull on the way back to the house/car after working well for a while? :) And thank you for sharing your technique and philosophy!

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

The first part of the answer is it depends. Generally speaking many dogs are excited and pulling leaving the house and getting out of the vehicle to get someplace fun. Your situation appears to be the opposite since your dog pulls to get home or back to the car. So how we work with an individual dog depends on what’s driving the behavior. With some dogs they are anxious and fearful so they struggle to get back to a safe place like the home or vehicle. Others may realize that you have concluded the park visit and now knowing staying is not an option have decided to hurriedly get to the next adventure or thing in their day. You will find more guidance here, www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash An important point is to give permission to do something other than walk at your side. I’m big on “permission” when working with dogs. Meaning I want them to sniff and have opportunities to explore. But it must be with permission. Many owners get this wrong. The dog will be distracted and pulling and just as soon as the owner pulls/guides the dog back to where they should be they give the dog “permission” to move away, sniff, explore, etc… What they get wrong is there was not a 10-second disassociation time between guiding them back and then releasing them to sniff. Another important point is don’t let the dog move forward unless they are exercising self-control. Meaning they will not exit the house or car unless completely under control and I have given them permission. Be careful not to move so fast that you are rewarding them for persistent. Stop and wait for them to exercise self-control then wait a little longer before moving forward. The general rule is to be sure we don’t move ahead so fast that we are rewarding them for persistent. Read the “Before You Start” section and watch the short video “loose leash walking door control” linked there. Under the “More Helpful Information” section at the bottom of the page there is a link to a short video “Thresholds, Thresholds, and Doing Nothing”. And another article “Guidelines for Teaching Self Control”.

[@stephaniedavis4747]

Homeskooling 4 Dogs thank you!

[@stephaniedavis4747]

I want to add that after doing this only a few times with my puppy AND my older pit bull/cattle dog shelter dog (separately), we have seen a HUGE improvement with walking on leash. Whereas before I would just try to “hold” back my pit mix to keep her from rushing ahead- my hands were literally calloused from our time out together. This is so much more effective, and it is worth the reasonable amount of time and patience it requires. My puppy still gets spooked occasionally by barking dogs (he’ll bolt to the end of the leash, and I just wait a minute quietly then continue forward), but otherwise his walking has been amazing and smooth. NO pulling anymore. 💕 Thank you for sharing this technique.

[@ChanCecilia]

Thanks for sharing and I'll try this today with my adopted dog. He has an unknown history and he reacts to everything that moves. Unfortunately, he seems to be very unconcerned about kind of leash pressure since he'd happily lunge to the extend of the leash to the point he chokes himself. And I use a martingale collar. Please. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you very much.

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

There is detailed information here: www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash Just be sure to follow the 8-points for walking on a loose leash. Stay consistent with your training and post an update in a couple weeks. Thanks

[@definitelynotafox6262]

i just rescued an adult dog. i've never had dogs before. she was living on a farm, so she's not potty or leash training. i live in an apartment downtown, so every place is a lot busier and noisier than what she is used to. tried to walk her today (because she really needed to go potty) and it was a disaster - she almost ran away. i've been reading a *lot* of dog training books, watching a lot of videos and they all seem to say the same things - stop when she pulls, walk ahead of your dog etc. which... is a lot to ask of a dog who doesn't know me yet, but needs to exercise anyways. i'll try this tomorrow early in the morning when the streets ar empty. wish me luck!

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

More guidance here www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash

[@Knox1013]

thanks so much for this video. i've recently moved in with an older relative, and am the one walking the dog. he's an 11 year old boxer/mastiff mix, and a combination of not getting out much and very little former training means he's very excitable and pulls all the way. this looks like a great method, and i'm looking forward to starting to try it with him. i do have a couple of questions, though: - in the case where we have no garden where we can play catch etc beforehand, what could be an alternative? - he pulls very sharply and suddenly when he catches whiff of a cat or another dog - what would i do if he's pulled before i have a chance to turn him? many thanks.

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

Sometimes we just crumple up a piece of paper or junk mail and play in the home. Or we can hide a few treats in toys and teach him to go find in the home. Using their nose to locate burns energy. www.homeskooling4dogs.com/treat-dispensing-dog-toys If he catches a whiff of something and pulls just change directions at that point. We all get surprised at times. You can find more info here www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash

[@TheRedTbone]

I will give this ago. I have one query. What if the dog wants to do what dogs want to do. Like go to a tree or lamppost and smell and stay there for awhile. They are not pulling between stops but they wish to do dog things?

[@Homeskooling4Dogs]

We should be giving them plenty of opportunities to smell things and just be a dog but this should be permission based and we must be careful to not be rewarding their persistence. There is more guidance here: www.homeskooling4dogs.com/walking-on-leash