Teach Your Dog Leash Manners Around Dogs

Do you have a dog who loses their mind around other dogs? Does your dog turn into a champion weight puller the second they see another dog? Well, if you’re ready to put in some work, here’s how to turn Fido into a polite and enjoyable partner to walk with, regardless of the distractions.

Teach It

This is the key to all success in dog training. Don’t just HOPE for a dog with better manners — make it happen! A little time and the right information will go a long way towards your success.

First, take some time away from the distraction of other dogs, squirrels and fence posts to sniff and …. well, you know. When teaching anything new, it’s crucial that the environment is conducive to learning. That means starting with as little distraction as possible. Expecting dogs to learn leash manners in the face of distraction is equivalent to trying to learn math while riding a roller coaster — It’s not likely to happen as there is far too much excitement to learn anything successfully. Set your dog up for success by controlling your environment during the teaching phase. Once they have a solid understanding of the skills you’re teaching, start to add distractions slowly, but keep the reinforcement level high. Create your own distractions so that you have complete control over what your dog is facing and when. Bowls of food or…