Training Your Dog To Stop Pulling On The Leash

Pulling on the leash can be caused by boredom or excitement, or it may be your dog’s way of showing his natural dominance over you.

You have a bigger problem if your dog is trying to show his dominance over you, and this is something you should also address.

You shouldn’t try to match your strength against your dogs by repeatedly pulling back on the leash.

If your dog pulls regularly, you need to retrain him in the basic obedience commands.

Does your dog always pull on the leash?

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Sometimes the leash itself makes a dog want to pull. This is why it’s important not to use the leash to pull him back – your dog will get used to you pulling him back, and he will just learn to pull against it.

Here’s some steps to help you:

Walk with your dog on your left side, holding the leash with both hands. When the dog pulls, slide your left hand down the leash and pull back firmly.

When the dog is in the correct heel position, command him to sit. Start to walk again while giving the command to “Heel”. Repeat this each time your dog pulls.

When your dog will walk to heel without pulling, reward him with a food treat. He will soon associate the rewards with good behavior and learn to stop pulling on the leash.

Here’s Another Solution:
When he starts to pull you, quickly turn in the opposite direction. Praise you dog when he follows you in the new direction.

And Another:
As your dog pulls you forwards, give him the command “Wait”, then put your right hand in front of his nose. Keep a firm grip on the leash with your left hand while you do this.