Stop Pulling the Leash!
Loose-Leash Walking (Training Series) – Part 4 We discussed in previous post what to do when a young dog pulls on a leash. Pulling is bad. Tension is bad. A loose-leash […]
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Loose-Leash Walking (Training Series) – Part 4 We discussed in previous post what to do when a young dog pulls on a leash. Pulling is bad. Tension is bad. A loose-leash […]
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Leash tension is a basic element and a dog MUST understand it. Leash tension can be taught just about anywhere, but I recommend you always give leash instructions outside for
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Proper position. Whether walking, jogging or standing still, the dog should be on your left side with his head even with your left leg.* Draw the dog into that position by
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First, a few general thoughts. Everybody, stay calm. Avoid the temptation to excite your dog before his walk. Instead, stay calm. Pet him calmly and in a soft voice suggest
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Who’s walking whom? Loose-leash walking takes the dread out of walking a large dog and makes it fun for both of you. Doodles are extremely smart dogs and they can
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Pups play by mouthing each other. But when they go too far with other dogs, they’re put in their place – quickly and forcefully.
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