How-To Teach Your Dog Loose Leash Walking

Make every walk a better experience for both you and your dog with these tips on loose leash walking by Dog Trainer Rachel Sample. Loose leash walking helps prevent your dog from pulling on their leash during walks. To begin, Rachel recommends checking the placement of the leash on your dog's neck. She uses her Mendota Leash because the design allows her to keep the leash at a comfortable height on her dog's neck. Training treats are also useful when practicing leash pressure and Rachel recommends having a few in your pocket as you move. For more tips and techniques, watch Rachel's How-To.

Rachel Sample is a Dog Trainer who spent the majority of her childhood training and showing dogs starting at the age of 6. She competed with her Border Collie, Colt, starting in 4H and onto other venues like AKC, UKI, Skyhoundz, and CPE. Rachel has competed all over the United States taking home placements in AKC agility junior nationals, CPE nationals, and is a 3 time IL obedience champion. Rachel has been professionally training dogs in Chicago for five years and has a wide range of experience from teaching basic obedience, behavioral modification, dog sports, puppy manners, and more!

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