Most owners assume leash pulling means their dog is stubborn or dominant, but in reality, dogs pull because they are excited, under-exercised, or have simply learned that pulling gets them where they want to go. More often than not, the dog isn't properly conditioned to leash pressure to know that a loose leash is more comfortable and free than constantly pulling on it.

A lot of dog owners neglect this issue and just suffer as the dog's behavior gets worse and worse. The dog pulls, you follow, the dog thinks he's in charge and starts making wrong decisions like lunging at other dogs and then we wonder why. It all starts with the pulling.

Punishing pulling doesn't work. The dog doesn't understand what you're punishing it for. However, we can teach engagement with high value rewards and teach the dog that engaging with the handler and keeping a loose leash results in forward movement.

We turn everything into a game. If it's fun, it's easier to learn. If your dog is pulling you around town, get in touch and let's get it fixed.