How to teach your dog to stop pulling

To stop your dog pulling on the lead can be a tough challenge so in this video I break down the environment and the technique in order to get results. Once you have a starting point where you are not being pulled then you have something to build on and you can progress to a next stage.

Each time the dog pulls be sure to stop, bring them back and wait to get their attention before moving forward. This case wasn't a very tough one so be sure to look at my other videos on how to get your dog to walk to heel and how to get your dog to come when called. And my online courses show many extreme cases.

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About me: My name is Nigel Reed, and I am a dog behaviourist and author with fifteen years experience addressing all types of problematic behaviour. My book The Dog Guardian has sold over 21,000 copies and I have over 2000 clients in the U.K and Europe.

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[sirchsirch]

Thanks Nigel. Your videos are so helpful because they show how slow the progress really is, no magic turn around in dog's behaviour, just consistent repetition and endless patience.

[bugboy]

It's insane how fast this started working for me and my dog, thank you!

[wendysmith]

I started to watch your videos on Saturday, they have been a Godsend! My dog is already walking better with a loose lead, 2 days on! You explain things so well thank you! Now to keep on with the recall and reactive behaviour! 😊

[kaybarrett]

I love the patience and explanation here, really well explained Nigel, thanks!

[edwardo]

Great advice your techniques definitely work I've used them on my two rottweilers who used to pull me around. Now they walk nicely on the lead it took lots of practice thanks Nigel 👍👍👍👍👍

[name.terrie]

This is awesome. Thank you so very, very much. I am such a fan. I really respect your training methods and your demonstrations and tips have really helped me help the dogs that I've gotten to foster.

[mamacitakarate]

Such straightforward, easily understood guidance. Thank you!

[luellabungaroo]

Beautifully and clearly explained. Loved the whole video. I am in awe of the perfect steps involved in walking your dog on a leash. Great advice and techniques used. Well done Nigel. Thank you so much. I am repeatedly watching your videos and learning.

[helenohelen]

Wow! "each pull is a question". Game changer.

[mariasanson]

I love the way you work on dogs, , , , awesome

[Marmar]

Even though I haven’t tried it with my dog but I know that it will work. I understand your points and all them makes sense. I am about to watch your other videos and take notes. And have already forwarded some of your videos to my friends. Thank you

[dankar]

Excellent explanation. Thanks for your generous teachings. I forward your videos to adopters and volunteers at our local shelter

[karenleafe]

Thank you Nigel, I agree a very clear and well explained training plan for recall. I like that you break it down into small steps so we can build on success. I will be giving your method ago.

[gaylegeraths]

Great exercise suggestion for pulling. Will give it a try with our pup. Thank you!

[andrewjackson]

That was great advice, thanks very much. I'll start teaching myself some patience!

[dalebabbitt]

Thank you!! We'll have to try this. We have a Siberian Husky that's an absolute beast when trying to walk with him. Therefore, he doesn't get walked enough to meet his needs.

[bruceallen]

Thank you Nigel, your. Chauffuer, J Bruce, Hollywood North 🇨🇦

[gwenmueller]

Thank you for putting out such great simple videos!

[elalawyjawad]

So far ur the best, u provide training secrets for free, thumb up :)

[tonykey]

Oh good god. Why havent I been doing this? ANd I read below - from edwrdo -- this is the first thing I should have been doing with my rotty. Thank you