My Experience With How to Stop Your Dog from Pulling on the Leash

Here's my story about how to stop your dog from pulling on the leash - I'm sharing this because I wish someone had told me earlier.

Question:

How do I stop my dog from pulling on the leash?

I felt so guilty when I realized what was happening. answer:

Pulling on a leash is a behavior almost all dog parents encounter.

The best way to stop it is to make a promise to yourself and your dog that they will never again get anywhere by pulling on their collar.

I felt so guilty when I realized what was happening.

when your dog starts to pull (meaning the leash line from your dog’s collar to your hand is taut), stop, call your dog’s name, and back up a few steps until they return to you — or at least move in your direction.

This takes patience — and lots of it.

For the first couple of weeks, your dog is likely to pull every step or two — as they have always done — but this time it’s going to get them nowhere.

Watching Daisy go through this was heartbreaking.

a couple of tips: when you train, use a regular flat-buckle collar and a 4- to 6-foot leash, thin enough to hold comfortably in your hand.

Additionally, keep a log to track your progress.

Did you get two steps this time without pulling.

I felt so guilty when I realized what was happening.

you won’t be covering a great distance during loose-leash walking training, but it’s important that your dog still get plenty of exercise.

I wish I had known this sooner.

however, the minute your dog’s leash gets clipped back onto the regular collar, you’re back to the no-pulling rule — and that rule can’t be broken.

If you're going through something similar, know that you're not alone. And definitely talk to your vet - they know way more than I do!