In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla discusses leash skills for you and your puppy! 

• It’s not entirely necessary for your dog to walk perfectly on leash
• Pulling will always be self reinforcing, so it can take a lot of patience and persistence to teach loose leash walking

• Your equipment wont teach your dog what to do, you will teach your dog what to do
• You can teach your dogs to pull on certain equipment and not to pull on other equipment, if it is of benefit to you
• To start, you can reward your dog for position and check ins
• It can get worse before it gets better
• You can start in the house then start building distractions and distance
• Record keeping your sessions will help you!
• If your puppy starts pulling you can stop moving or go in a different direction
• Start slow and take your time, don’t expect too much too soon

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Links Mentioned in the Episode:

• Van Repair Go Fund Me
• Loose Leash Walking Course
• Circle Method

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