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There are many opinions among dog trainers as to the best way to get your dog to walk on a dog leash without pulling.  So many in fact, that it’s difficult to sort out which is best. But when I came across this video, I believe I found a better technique than some others and better than what I was told by a dog trainer, which was to administer short snaps of the leash every time my dog would walk ahead of me. With my dog, he always wanted to walk ahead of me, so I was constantly tugging on the leash. My dog was receiving negative feedback from me all the time. It was rare that he walked beside me long enough for me to give him positive feedback.

In the beginning, when using the technique shown in the video, I would suggest using dog treats as an incentive when your dog walks at your side.  I like the way the dog trainer shows and explains, that by using this technique, your dog doesn’t view you as the one tugging on his neck.  Training your dog to walk by your side and not pull is a must, if you want to enjoy the walks with your dog.   Now, you may look a little silly at first, when you only take a few steps, then your dog pulls ahead of you and you turn and go the opposite direction, take a few more steps and turn again.  But, don’t worry, you will only look silly for a short time before your dog catches on.

Take a look and see if you don’t agree.