Leash Training
Dog Leash Training
Have you ever heard of the Midnight Walk Club? It’s for owners who complain of their dog pulling on the leash, behaving aggressively on walks, and generally making leash walking stressful instead of enjoyable. So, they walk their dogs only when there are the fewest distractions and the lowest chance of embarrassment.
However, have you ever stopped to think your dog might see you as the problem? What’s with all the tugging? Why can’t he chase that car or squirrel? What’s your problem, man?
The relationship you have with your dog is just that—a relationship.
Mastering the Walk
Mastering the Walk is a Canine Trade Group protocol designed to help teach your dog to walk on a loose leash and rid any anxiety and aggression you might be dealing with.
Why is Loose Leash Walking Important?
These are some common problems that can develop when you take your dog on a walk and they are not properly leash trained.
- Anxiety. When walking your dog becomes a tug-of-war, it’s natural for you and your dog to feel anxious about the activity. You may avoid walks entirely, which not only decreases the amount of quality time you get to spend with your dog but also decreases their activity level. This can lead to boredom and, believe it or not, additional anxiety.
- Reactivity. Sometimes walking is more than a tug-of-war—sometimes, it’s hanging on for dear life while your dog tries to chase after a small animal, barks at some poor kid out on a bike ride, or launches itself at another dog.
- Injury. If you cannot establish confident control during walks, your dog pulling on the leash can injure you both. If you have a large dog, you’re more likely to have your arm wrenched, fall, or be dragged. Dogs can suffer from neck, thyroid, and nerve damage. If your dog shows signs of aggression on the leash, we don’t need to describe the possible consequences.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. Mastering the Walk can make miserable dog walks a memory for pet parents.
Help your dog walk politely on leash
Mastering the Walk helps dog owners understand just how sensitive their dogs are to their moods and feelings through dog training. That’s why we have this saying: It travels down the leash. If you’re cool and confident, your dog will sense it. If you’re nervous, your dog will sense that, too.
Our leash training protocol will help you set boundaries and communicate effectively until you’ve built enough confidence for your dog to know exactly how to walk politely on the leash.
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Leash-walking is an important skill to have
Not only do we know how to help you train your dog to walk beside you on leash, but we also want to share our training knowledge with you. We will help you understand why your dog pulls the leash on walks, demonstrate effective leash training techniques, practice walking outside with distractions, and commit to your case from start to finish.
As private, in-home trainers, we customize their training plans to suit the individual needs of each dog and their human. Training dogs to walk nicely on leash without pulling and being reactive is what we do!
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If you are ready to begin walking in peace with your dog, give us a call or send us a message to learn more about our leash training sessions. Our programs are ALL customized to the individual dog and training needs.