Step 5: As Long As The Leash Is Loose Give Him A Treat
As long as the lead is loose – It doesn’t matter where he is – you can give him a treat. Hold the lead right at the end and the dog will learn that if the leash is loose good things will happen. Practice this a lot. The dog learns that as soon as the lead is clipped on the lead has to be loose while you are standing still. If at any time the lead gets tight withhold the treat, stand still and wait for him to come back to you. When the leash becomes loose again, reward with a treat.
Step 9: He Will Only Get Where He Wants On A Loose Leash
Your dog has to believe 100% that the only way he is going to get to that toy is if the lead is loose and that if the lead gets tight at all it is going to take twice as long.
It is easy to train your dog to walk on a loose leash but it does take patience and perseverance. From now on your dog must never ever be allowed to pull on the lead again.
Step 10: It Is Better To Use A Harness Than Allow Your Dog To Pull
Sometimes you are in a hurry to get somewhere or you are having a day when you just don’t have time to teach your dog. The problem is that if, just once, he gets somewhere faster by pulling he will continue to believe that it is worth a try. So, as far as possible, these situations should be avoided. If this can’t be done, it is better to use a harness or a head collar to give you more control rather than let him pull on a leash.
Watch this video with Carolyn Menteith to see this training in more detail.

