Obedience
5 min read
Dogs pull on the leash because pulling works — it gets them closer to the smells, dogs, and places they want. It's a reinforced habit, not stubbornness. You fix it by teaching a loose-leash default, rewarding your dog for staying with you, and being consistent enough that pulling stops paying off.
Every time a dog pulls and still gets to move forward, pulling gets reinforced. Add excitement and distractions, and it becomes an automatic habit. Most dogs aren't defying you — they've simply learned that leaning into the leash is how walks work.
Teach your dog that a loose leash is what makes the walk continue, and tension is what stops it. Reward position and check-ins generously early on. The handling details matter a lot — timing, where you reward, and how you respond to pulling — which is exactly what we coach owners through.
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