How to Teach Loose Leash Walking-In Dogs We Trust

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Melissa Millett and Cammy, the 8 month old Doberman pup demonstrate some of the Loose Leash Walking techniques which are taught in a beginner class at In Dogs We Trust in London, Ontario.

With these excercises and consistency, you should be able to walk your dog on a flat collar. If your dog is particularly strong, you may want to consider a halti which needs to be desensitized first.

During the 'Go Sniff' part of the exercise, be sure that your leash is connected to the collar, Otherwise you can keep the halti, but just give enough leash so that he can sniff and explore with out danger of injury.

If you understand and utilize the techniques properly, there is no reason to use a correction collar such as a prong, choke chain or nylon choker.

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[taekwongr]

Like your method and how you explain it to us, although with my 45 kg male dobie it is much harder to apply

[InDogsWeTrust11]

@taekwongr Thanks! I know, Dobermans can be challenging thanks to their energy level! (why I picked this dog for the video) If I were to update this video, I would add to stop and practice a relaxed down (lay down, roll hip and relax) intermittently on the walk, and also practicing focusing and intermittently stopping and respoding to cues. A Halti works wonders in conjunction with training, you have to introduce that slowly too though.

[taketheleadvideo]

Hey! I don't 'subscribe' as a matter of course, but i only needed to watch this clip as far as 1.50 to recognise someone who actually 'knows' what they are doing and is capable of training and modification outside of a sterile arena.

Well done, refreshing to watch!

[InDogsWeTrust11]

@taketheleadvideo Hey thanks!! :D great compliment and totally appreciated!!!

[InDogsWeTrust11]

It used to be thought that playing tug encouraged the dog to pit itself against you Now, tug is recommended by the top behaviourists, rescue organization and groups all over the world. Tug offers an outlet for the dogs need (or enjoyment) to mouth and bite, teaches your dog how to release an object, teaches your dog how to go from excited to relaxed (on/off swtich game) and more.

[riegerrado]

good job

[InDogsWeTrust11]

@riegerrado  Thanks!

[2zaci2]

Could someone please transcribe what she says after 4:35? I don't understand her because of the background noise...

[bigBrude41]

umm but your not suppose to play tug a war with a dog. It shows them that its ok to challenge you.