Dog Leash Training Tips
Without a doubt, leash training your dog to walk without pulling is a huge step!
Not only in the bonding, but as a way to know with absolute certainty that your dog or puppy accepts you as the leader of the pack!
Unfortunately, many owners choose to take the back seat …
to their dogs, and often look to a professional obedience trainer for help.
By doing this they think they can “skip”, what some believe is the hardest skill to teach a dog – to walk without pulling or biting the leash!
The fact is that you have to teach your dog that YOU are in command – the leader of the pack!
Let me repeat, nobody can do that except for you!
Using the leash is the inevitable duty of a every good dog owner. Once you understand the basic dog psychology and dog training methodology , you will be amazed at how easy it really is to train all other obedience skills !
Dog Whispering began here…
All Modern Dog Training Methods Come From 2 Different Philosophy that were formalized during World War II when a great need for canine training methods became imperative!
Once you understand this little bit of dog history, you will never get confused again! Read more about dog training methodology here.
So Who’s The leader of the Pack?
The leash and collar must be used to help your pet learn the skills that he needs – that is to say the dog is the follower and you are the leader of the pack!
The leash provides the position of leader and follower in your pack. You should make sure that you understand what you are doing completely before you undertake leash training.
If you don’t know how basic dog leash training methods, you should hire a dog trainer or attend obedience classes where you can get proper instruction. Once you start wrong, correction takes more effort and training!
Or you can get started immediately today with what I call the most respected dog training book online today – my good friend Professional Dog Trainer Chet Wombat provides simple and easy to implement – Dog Training Secrets – all based on the Dog Whisper Methodology.
There are many books out there, but none provide the simple common sense approach that Chet has. If you are a regular dog owner seeking simple instructions, then this is the best choice for you. Professional trainers will want to look at courses and the different certifications.
Next, I have some beginner videos on the site that demonstrates how to manage dogs who are already pulling and thinking they are the leaders of the pack …
stop common dog leash pulling problems
I hope you enjoy!
Erik
“Teton Pack Lead”



Some good advice. When used correctly your dog can soon learn to walk by your side without ever pulling on the lead. It’s great when it finally happens.