Walking Your Dog: Resources

Walking your dog is an everyday necessity, but with a bit of training it can be relaxing and fun for you and your dog. Here are a few resources on training loose-leash and off-leash walking. (FYI: loose leash= dog is not pulling!) Also check back to the earlier resources post for local trainers if you are interested in getting professional help or have a very specific walking related problem you need to work on.

ON LEASH:

Victoria Stillwell: Loose Leash Walking

Nan Arthur via Karen Pryor (Two Parts): Loose Lease Walking: Part One

(Part Two): Loose-Leash Walking: Part Two

Patricia McConnell: Making Leash Manners Fun for Your Dog

Dr Sophia Yin (Multiple parts, linked in article ): Walk on Loose Leash, Part 1: Choose the Right Walking Pace and Make It Clear Pulling Doesn’t Work

 

OFF LEASH:

Dr. Sophia Yin: Train a “Come When Called” at the Dog Park

Patricia McConnell: Safe Off Leash?

Ian Dunbar: Off Leash Reliability