STOP LEASH PULLING in 15 minutes ⬇️🦮❌

How I train loose-leash walking in 15-minutes 🦮🚶‍♂️⬇️

This is how I train ALL dogs to loose-leash walk in 15-20 minutes. This is my exact process, and I have never had a dog who this did not work on. I hope this helps you guys out.

Theory:

Loose-leash walking is the first thing we train all dogs because it allows us to change their mindset. If your dog is pulling you on the leash, they are ignoring you on the most fundamental level.

Prerequisites:

Whether you’re using a prong collar or a slip lead, make sure the dog is properly conditioned to the tool you are using. (I have dedicated videos on how to do this.)

Phase 1: U-Turns

Walk back and forth in a straight line. If the dog doesn’t pay attention and misses the turn, they smack the end of the leash. If they do catch the turn, mark and reward with food, or simply pet and praise. This phase begins to change the mindset. Move on once your dog catches every turn without issue.

Phase 2: Sporadic Walking

Walk unpredictably by changing your pace and direction abruptly. It’s your dog’s job to follow you. If they don’t pay attention, there’s a consequence, if they do pay attention, there’s a consequence. This phase builds engagement. Move on once the dog is glued to you.

Phase 3: Punish the Pulling

Walk as you normally would and don’t give the dog any commands. If they get to the end of the leash, feel the pressure, then give into it, great. If they feel the pressure and brace into it, they are ignoring you, and we are going to punish that decision. Create slack on the leash, and pop. The level of pop depends on the sensitivity level of the dog.

Most common mistake:

The most common mistake people make is not actually punishing the pulling. They half-ass it because their emotions get wrapped up in the training.

Action plan:

Go out for 15-30 minutes and practice all 3 phases with your dog. Once you are on phase 3, you remain on phase 3. If your dog is unresponsive on a flat collar, use a slip lead or a prong collar.

Want more?

We have an online training course that’s out now which includes a dedicated 40+ minute video just on loose-leash walking, and 30+ other training videos.

Hamilton Dog Training

Bellevue, WA

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[hanenkamm]

I have a 170 pound Brazilian mastiff… The appropriate correction would dislocate my arm😂

[sandhanitizer]

I swear my dog has a choking fetish because I can't get him to stop pulling no matter what I do.

[yrnt.v]

Amazing thank you 20 minutes of walking and she sticking to my side

[donnabelitz]

This worked perfectly, Liberty doesn't pull at the leash anymore, I needed quite a bit of "Snap" on leash! This worked so well, stopped pull and began paying attention to me, I didn't have treats with me. Love your videos!!! Was such a nice walk after, so nice!! And fun!

[thelastminmom]

Exactly. This is how you do it. Take more time than 15 mins. Do it every day until it’s great. The uturn phase is everything. This technique works for me. Just takes longer than 15 mins. It takes 15 min sessions. But it’s so fun.

[donnabelitz]

The U turn in this is very effective, it changes everything, they start looking at you and pay attention.😊

[kweenjade]

My one and only rule is no pulling ❤. Love this video. Very detailed.

[florriewcue]

Im trying to train my dog to walk properly on a lead but my ENTIRE family walks her incorrectly so everytime i walk her she thinks its ok to walk whereever she wants, and pull whenever she wants

Its annoying because my sister walks her incorectly on PURPOSE to piss me off

[stefanocortez]

Dude like seriously, thank you so much! You gave me every answer I need in less than 2 minutes.

[handsomeharley]

Awesome 👏 thank you for sharing all your knowledge!!!

[mernielofton]

Thank you so much!! My dog is willful but learning!!

[theovaughan]

Correcting pulling doesn't have to take the form of pain. I prefer stopping and standing still so the dog is unable to get to the thing they are pulling toward. Once the dog creates slack and gives attention to the handler.

[natachamusser]

My dog doesn't care for treats. She just wants squirrels 😭

[janetharren]

I have never needed to punish the pulling. I used force free methods to train my Irish wolfhound. When she pulled on the leash I just stop and stand still. If she pulls we don’t move. I NEVER yanked on the lease to punish. She learned that when she pulled, we stopped. She had to walk with a loose leash if she wanted to keep going. I would always reward the behaviour I wanted but I would never use force of any kind. She walks wonderfully now! In front, behind, and she gets to sniff as much as she wants. But she no longer pulls on the leash.

[RackyanHD]

Dude this is the only thing that has worked for me thank you so fucking much

[gerigarraway]

Love your training tips, the best dog trainer by far on the internet!

[ratgoblin]

Using a method mostly same/similar to this with my staffy mix.
Some people think I’m popping too hard but I don’t think they realize how strong the 40 lbs of chaos is lmao.
Still can’t get over how people think putting their dog in a harness will fix the problem, second she’s clipped on a harness she is a freight train capable of throwing me on my face if she really tries

[brianb]

The popping was completely unnecessary with my rescue dog and that’s because I was willing to give it more than one 15 minute session.

[myvanillavani]

Thank I did this since day one and my Rottweiler walks like my shadow.

[NoThankUBeQuiet]

Loose leash walking is not a skill you develop in minutes. It takes much longer to reliably build the skill telling people otherwise is insane to me. Sorry people your dog is gonna actually take effort you cant just flip a switch and make them behave. Heel is literally one of my dogs top 4 favorite tricks to do. When he was younger hed literally leap and do a 180 to find it when asked. People just need some patience and to be more consistent. Using tricks like this will work but id rathet my dog be happy than constantly having to do collar pops (I have trained both ways, I know what response I like better)