How To Train A Dog Not To Pull Leash

Introduction

I love my dog, but she pulls on the leash when we go for walks. She is a big dog and I can’t keep up with her pulling me around all over the place! How do I train her not to pull?

The first thing you need to do is make sure that you are not reinforcing this behavior by allowing it to continue. If your dog pulls on leash and gets what she wants (i.e., where she wants), then she will continue to pull!

There are some collars and harnesses designed specifically for dogs who like pulling – check out our article on these products here: https://www.wikihow.com/Select-a-No-Pull-Harness,-Martingale,-Or-Head-Halter

Then, teach your dog what you want him or her to do instead of pulling: walk on a loose leash without any tension or pressure from their body weight pulling against yours! It’s all in the timing; if they don’t stop immediately when asked, simply reward them with praise or treats when they eventually do so as soon as possible before moving forward again. This way they’ll learn that if they want attention/rewards then they’ll have no choice but listen us humans!

Put a harness on the dog.

Put a harness on your dog. Harnesses are better than collars because they distribute the pressure across the chest of the dog, rather than just around their neck, so they’re safer and more comfortable. They also have a leash clip attached to them, which allows you to keep your dog safely tethered without worrying about them escaping or getting tangled up in their collar.
Use treats or toys as motivation. You can use treats or toys to get your dog focused on what you want him to do—pulling towards you instead of away from you—which will make it easier for him not only to walk with you but also do other fun things like play fetch!

Start walking.

Start walking. Walk slowly, with your dog beside you or behind you. At the very beginning, keep your dog on a short leash in case he tries to take off and run ahead (don’t worry—he’ll learn not to do this soon).
Give him treats as he moves along beside or behind you. If he pulls ahead, stop walking and give him a treat when he comes back towards the middle of your body; repeat until he learns that pulling leads directly to being rewarded with treats! (This is called “positive reinforcement” because it encourages good behavior.)
Walk in a straight line rather than around in circles so that it becomes easier for both of you to get used to this new way of doing things!

Stop walking as soon as the leash goes tight.

As soon as the leash goes tight, stop walking. The dog should not be allowed to pull you into danger or into something else (like a wall). If you don’t stop walking, the dog’s training will not work because it won’t understand why it needs to stop pulling.

If your dog does not stop pulling when you do this and continues to walk forward, turn around and go in another direction for a few steps before stopping again.

Change directions when leash becomes tight and give a treat or praise when leash is slack.

The key is to change directions and give a treat or praise when the leash is slack and not tight. If the dog pulls, continue walking in the same direction and do not pull back on the leash. As soon as they stop pulling, immediately change directions with a command like “let’s go” or “turn around.” This will confuse them momentarily, giving you an opportunity to turn around without resistance from your dog. Once you have reached a new location (a bench or some other landmark), reward them with treats for good behavior once again.[5]

Do this until the dog has learned to walk in a straight line with slack leash.

Use treats to reward the dog for walking in a straight line with slack leash.
Use praise to reward the dog for walking in a straight line with slack leash.
Keep the dog’s attention on you, so that he’ll want to follow you wherever you go. This can be done by keeping your back turned to him and staying across from him at all times (so if he’s facing north, then you will face south).
Keep the treat close enough that he knows it is there and wants it, but not so close that he can reach out and take it without following orders or without staying in line with his body position at all times during his training sessions.

Reward the dog for keeping leash loose by exercising.

Rewards should be given immediately after your dog does a good thing. This is important because the dog will associate rewards with what he or she just did, strengthening the behavior that led to it and making it more likely to happen again in the future.

Some examples of rewards include:

Food treats – The popular choice! You can use treats as long as you don’t overdo it and become a walking piece of bacon for your pet.
A favorite toy or game – Using toys that are special to your dog is another great way to reward him or her, especially if they’re interested in playing fetch (or anything else). The key here is using something they really like so that you’ll have success when trying this technique during training sessions later on down the line.

The key is to keep your dog safe and not allow her to pull you into danger – you need control at all times so she does not go where you do not want her to go!

While it is important for your dog to feel comfortable on the leash, you must always be aware of what is happening around you. This means that if there’s a small child walking by or another dog approaching, it could be dangerous for both yourself and your pup if she’s at full speed ahead. Make sure she learns how to walk properly on a leash before allowing her off-leash time in any situation where there are other people or animals around – especially if they’re small children or elderly individuals who may not see an excited canine coming their way until it’s too late!

Conclusion

You should always keep your dog safe by making sure she doesn’t pull on the leash. The best way to do that is with a front-clip harness. Also remember that using treats while walking is not only helpful but also fun for both you and your dog!