Loose-leash walking in 14 days: a step-by-step plan
A calm, force-free two-week plan that turns a dog who drags you down the street into one who checks in with you.
Pulling isn't disobedience — it's just that walking next to you was never made worth your dog's while. Let's fix that in two weeks.
What you'll need
A flat collar or harness, a non-retractable lead, and a pouch of small, soft treats your dog goes wild for.
Week one: indoors and rewarding
Start where there are no distractions. Reward your dog the instant they're at your side, before they hit the end of the lead.
- Practise in short, two-minute bursts.
- Mark and treat the moment the lead goes slack.
- End every session while your dog is still keen.
The lead going tight is information, not a tug-of-war. Stop, wait for slack, then reward — every single time.
Week two: taking it outside
- Begin in your quietest outdoor space, not a busy street.
- Change direction the moment your dog forges ahead.
- Bring the rewards back the instant a new distraction appears.
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