How to Stop Your Dog Walking You
- Jun 27, 2023
- 1 min read
One of the most common requests for assistance that GRRA's Canine Behavior and Training team receives is training a dog on proper leash walking. There are all types of distractions that can trigger a dog's behavior to sit, pull, lunge or bark during a walk. These behaviors can be driven from fear of unknown situations to simply not knowing how to walk on a leash properly. For any of these scenarios, training a dog on proper leash walking takes time and positive encouragement. Here are a few simple steps to train or retrain your dog on leash walking:
Start inside, to minimize distractions
Introduce or reintroduce your dog to the collar, leash, and harness
Practice leash walking inside
Then practice outside -- take small steps: start in your yard or small area and then expand
Always encourage, reward, and reinforce for following your cues, do not force your dog - time and patience with leash training will get your dog walking properly.
For additional information on proper leash walking, attached are references from AKC and Chewy.
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I really enjoyed this post — I could totally relate to the part about dogs who think they’re the ones walking us! My Labrador does the same thing, charging ahead like he owns the path. The tips about staying calm and consistent are so practical; I’ve started trying shorter, more focused walks, and it’s already helping. Training takes patience, but it’s worth it when you see progress! Reading this actually reminded me how important discipline and structure are, not just in dog training but in life in general — kind of like when students decide to pay for assignments online to save time and focus on other priorities. Balance is everything, whether it’s managing studies or keeping your dog from…
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This is such a practical and reassuring guide especially the reminder to start inside and build up gradually. So many owners expect perfect leash manners right away, but as you explained, pulling or lunging often comes from confusion, excitement, or even fear not “bad behavior.” Breaking the process into small, low-distraction steps really sets both the dog and the owner up for success.
I also appreciate the emphasis on positive reinforcement. Resources from organizations like the American Kennel Club consistently highlight that reward-based training builds trust and long-term reliability. When we reward focus and calm walking instead of forcing compliance, we’re teaching our dogs what to do, not just what to avoid.
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