“When I wake up every morning, I smile and say, ‘Thank you.’ Because out of my window I can see the mountains, then go hiking with my dog and share her bounding joy in the world.” ~ Carole King

If you want to be able to walk your furry friend they have to be taught to walk nicely on their leash. Like us, they’re not born knowing how to behave on a walk. They don’t know that they shouldn’t pull ahead or lag behind.

Teaching leash manners can be challenging because dogs move faster than us and are excited about exploring outdoors. Leashes constrain their natural behaviors and movements. Some dogs are determined to run around as fast as they possibly can. Other dogs want to stop, sniff and pee on anything and everything in their way.

You can use various methods to teach dogs to walk without pulling on leash. No single method works for all dogs – they all have different ways they learn best, just like us.