Best Dog Walking Advice

Best Dog Walking Advice

[ianpodmore]

One of the best tips I ever heard was. Never let your dog exit or enter a doorway before yourself.

[conniehollensteiner]

You sir, have helped me train my dog so much in the last week alone. We are currently working on 6 commands. I'm amazed at how he's doing. Before this, I was setting him up for separation anxiety and his lack of manners outshining his adorable face and an unhappy dog (not cool). Thank you for your excellent content and direct, quick lessons. 👏👏👏

[ginayoung]

I have been telling people this for years. People just don't seem to get it most of the time. Dogs are happiest as pets when we give them the guidance they are looking to us for...

[blakefrancisboggs]

I say "go sniff" when hes allowed to go sniff, and "come one" to bring him back to my side. Its working for the most part. He still tries to sniff sometimes when he wants, but ive been using the "leave it" command and hes getting better. Today, however, was super challenging because there were so many people and dogs out.

[johnhutchinson]

As a professional search and rescue dog handler this bloke speaks the truth. You are the pack leader and must have the respect of the dog at all times. Too many people treat dogs like humans. This causes problems for both the dog and the owner. Stick to basic commands and keep consistency at all times and you can have a great partnership for life.

[nancypotts]

You have so many great insights and reminders. Love what you're doing. Wish you and the family well.

[krysd]

That's what I used to do with my springer. She was extremely hard headed and loved to pull. Took years for her to calm down!! Lol. She did learn though that to get to the "fun" she had to behave on the way, and wait for the command. Then she'd be able to run, chase me or the cart, be a goof. Once she learned, she was an amazing dog!

[mickhall]

I tell clients they need to buy a lead, and not a 'follow'. So many people just don't get the idea that a lead is for guidance, communication and control, not just a means of attachment. Good vid

[gracebaker]

Yes! This! Changed our walks and allowed us to go for such longer walks!

[valentiapauwels]

I have a shih tzu and i trained with her from the beginning. When we go on a walk, she has a harness + a collar on. Why? If i put my leash on the collar, she is not allowed to pull, decide for herself, sniff etc. She gets in full focus mode. When i switch the collar to her harness, i let the leash out longer and shes allowed to sniff, pull, make decisions etc. When we're at a safe place shes allowed off leash. Over time i learned that she trust me a lot and we've become the bestest of friend while i'm still in control. I just love this about her. If she gets unsure about a dog, instead of barking she start to walk next to me. She trusts me for having the situation under control. Which is a VITAL part of owning a dog, especially if you want your dog to follow your decisions with ease. I understand not every dog will understand this concept, but my little lady did and im glad for sharing this tip!

[LilTartKid]

I feel like it's a basic thing that should come to mind. Like a kid except it's not a person. You make the decision, you correct them when they do something bad, and still let them have fun at the right time in the right places. I had a neighbor walk her dog near the park and he'd bark at kids running around, and my dog started barking at him because his protective side kicked in so I put him on a leash just in case but she threw him in her yard and he continue to bark.

[avalonkennedy]

I'm teaching my younger dog still, because she is a very exitable dog. I follow that rule with her and I also get her to look at me for her next command. Thanks for helping me train her!

[BigPowerAL]

This advice made the biggest difference with my two dogs.

[dianesmith]

Love the way you train.. always watch you.... thank you

[jkovacicova]

Amazing advice! I use two different commands with my doggo (mix of golden and flat coat retriever) when we are on walk. “U nohy” (next to my leg) means that he should be close to me in every situation sitting or walking and other is “volno” (free) which means he can sniff and stop how much he wants bc we are in save area😄

[charlesberg]

As a dog walker/day csre provider, I've also found having young dogs walk with dogs who walk properly. It's easier (for me) to instill good walking habits in the puppies.

[heyitsmetrousers]

Not always true. I let my dog stop and sniff when ever she likes and she heals the entire walk… she sits and listens to every command.

[tout]

I see it so much. The dog is leading the owner. I commend the owners who lead with slack in the leash.

[andreabeasley]

Perfect! Digs on a walk are doing a job and that's when they are the happiest

[Emma_meya.pookiesss]

Im not a new dog owner but i have a 2 year old golden retriever that is very hard to walk because she is very strong but i have been training her for a while and you vids have helped sooo much so thank you