Frustrating walks subconsciously (or consciously) stop us from taking more walks in the future.
Let's be real, if you enjoyed a relaxing stroll with your dog, you'd be WAY more likely to take more walks together!
So let's tune up our walking skills!
When your leash goes tight/taught/tense...
👉STOP MOVING (or turn around & walk the opposite way)
This tension (especially when it's prolonged) actually teaches our dogs to pull more & harder - even at the detriment of their comfort.
Stopping or changing directions when the leash gets tense creates slack on the leash & teaches our dogs that a slack (loose) leash means we move together.
Pair this with rewarding good decisions (staying near your side, changing directions with you, & giving you eye contact) & boom! You've got a dog who's starting to see the bigger picture of what you'd like walks to be.
You may also consider changing walking equipment (short term or long term) to create a new sensation for your dog to pay attention to.
Need help with your leash walks? Reach out, we'd love to help you reclaim your walks together ✌️
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