Did you know that we indirectly teach our dogs to pull on the leash? When we are out for a walk we often start to cinch up on the leash for more control. Well, that cinch causes pressure on the neck and when pressure is applied to the neck the dog gets endorphins. The more endorphins a dog has, the more it will actually feel good to pull towards an object it wants. The same happens with sled dogs when the harness pulls against the sled.
When your dog pulls towards an object, change directions and that will release the pressure on the neck briefly, once the pressure is released, reward with a cookie at you side, but only if the leash is loose.
Editor's Note: For practice and more tips about leash walking, join Sandra on January 11 and 18 at 7:45 for Leash Walking 101.
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