Train A Dog NOT To Pull While Walking On A Leash

Train Your Dog NOT to PULL!

Sore arms and shoulders are just a couple of things that result from a pulling dog while on your daily walk. Follow these 4 steps consistently and reap great rewards.

What You’ll Need:  Martingale Collar, 3 Foot Leash, & Treats

Take the Lead - Leash Train Your Dog

Walking with you

The key to training your dog for leash walks is to take the lead.

A short leash will help you train your dog to walk with you, not in front of you. A 3 foot leash is recommended for training, but also should be used for daily dog walks.

TIP #1: to train your dog not to pull

1. Stop walking when your dog pulls the leash, i.e. it is taunt
2. Start walking again once the leash is loose

TIP #2: if the above technique does not work, try turning around towards home every time your dog begins pulling. As soon as your dog walks properly (in seconds) turn around again 180 degrees and begin the walk again. Repeat until necessary.

Eye Contact Training With Your Dog

Making eye contact with your dog is one of the fundamental lessons toward a well trained animal. A pet that understands the non verbal cue of eye contact from leader to dog will listen to instruction more quickly, even when highly stimulated outdoors. Follow the below steps until your dog responds to your glances.

Stop Your Puppy From Chewing On Electrical Wires

Chewing electrical wires is a  favorite but dangerous hobby for many puppies.  Even after your new best friend grows into adulthood they may still find exposed household wires irresistible. 

How to Massage Your Dog

Finbar enjoying the beach

Meet Finbar.  Finbar is a male boxer I had the pleasure of meeting about 1 month ago while selling the Walka Pack at a local Farmers Market. 

Finbar's parents Brendan and Danielle proudly showcased Finbars calm demeanor as fellow four legged friends barked and lunged at him.  Finbar chose to lie at Brendan's feet instead of engaging with his anxious peers.

What did Danielle and Brendan do to make Finbar so zen like?  Massage, Massage, Massage!

How to Improve Your Parenting Through Training Your Dog

By Blue Paw Nation

Dog training has many benefits. No more wet spots on the couch, your shoe collection stays in tact, your arm stays in its socket on daily walks just to name a few. However, some of the most important benefits are the ones received by the trainer not the trainee. You see, in reality dog training is an interaction. And in any interaction, all parties involved take something away from the experience. In the case of dog training, the dog does learn appropriate behaviors. A deeper look into why the owner/parent allowed or even cultivated behaviors is where the real parenting lesson lies.