Tips & Tricks Thursday
Walking your dog on a leash
Grab your leash, SPRING IS HERE! Along with this nice weather, comes the urge to get outside more and take your furry family member for a long walk.
If your dog is really excited to be outside, you may experience some issues with your dog pulling. Here at the Orrville Pet Spa, we follow The Dog Guru guidelines on an activity called "Loose Leash Walking".
There are many factors that go into loose leash walking and how to properly teach your dog not to pull on a leash. Technically, loose leash walking is more about the owner or handler in charge of the dog rather than the dog him/herself.
When teaching your pup, you must be mindful of your attitude towards the dog and walking in general. Try to always keep it positive and when they do not pull, make sure to give them positive reinforcement.
Posture is another very important factor that goes into teaching loose leash walking. You have to show your dog that you are in charge and always make sure to keep the proper posture when walking so they know your not giving up that role.
PATIENCE IS KEY! Patience with your dog will be the absolute best thing you can do. Show them it's okay that they don't get it right away, and that it will come because you will take the time that they need to learn. Do not give up on your dog!
For more information on Loose Leash Walking, visit The Dog Gurus website at
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