How to Stop Your Dog Pulling on the Lead (Without Force or Frustration)
If walks feel like a battle, you’re not alone.
Lead pulling is one of the biggest struggles dog owners face—but it can be fixed.
🧠 Why Dogs Pull
Dogs pull because:
They move faster than us
Pulling works (it gets them where they want to go)
They’re excited or overstimulated
❌ What Doesn’t Work
Constantly pulling back on the lead
Using punishment-based tools
Repeating commands without training
✅ What Does Work
1. Teach Value for Staying Close
Reward your dog for choosing to be near you.
2. Stop Moving When They Pull
No tension = movement. Pulling = stop.
3. Reinforce Check-Ins
Reward your dog for looking back at you.
🐾 Struggling to Make Progress?
Loose lead walking often needs:
Consistency
Timing
Real-world practice
🎯 We can help
At College 4 Canines, we offer practical, real-life training to help you enjoy walks again.
👉 Book your training session today
https://college4canines.co.uk/lifeskills-classes-northumberland
Author
Written by Denise Devereux Bsc (Hon) Canine Behaviour, FdSc Applied Canine Behaviour & Training
https://college4canines.co.uk/about-us
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