Why Dogs Pull on the Leash

While our greyhounds have good leash manners, we also sometimes walk a pair of dogs who pull on the leash, making a walk unpleasant; so  I want to share this tip from a the Daily Dog Tip.

TODAY´S TIP: BEHAVIOR & TRAINING

December 1, 2010

Why Dogs Pull on the Leash

by Tammy Reinarz, Owner, Tammy's Dog Training Service


     Dogs pull for various reasons. But the simplest explanation is this: we keep following them, allowing them to lead us around by the leash. If we keep following, the immediate connection is this - them pulling on the leash equals person moving. Pulling on the leash is irrelevant to the size of the leash, so you get no brownie points for a dog that is pulling by your side. A dog will use the pressure on the collar to signal when you should move. You are, in essence, training them to pull you around.

One of the steps for getting a dog to stop is to teach him that pulling you will immediately make you stop walking. Patience is your friend in this. The walk will continue when there is no pressure felt on the leash or collar.

Tammy Reinarz, CPDT-KA and a Professional Member of the APDT, has been training dogs of all breeds within the Central PA area since 2005.
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The Pasadena Humane Society sponsors a fundraiser walk at the Brookside Park Sunday, September 2

The 12th annual Wiggle Waggle Walk is Sunday, September 26, 2010

Set up starts at 8:00

Walk starts at 9:00

There are many booths, including our personal favorite: Greysave. 

An estimated 2000 people and their dogs will enjoy a 3-K walk around the Rose Bowl, followed by Muttley Crew's dog agility show, demonstrations by the Pasadena and Glendale k_9 Units, a variety of pet product booths, paw-tapping music, and contests, including cutest mutt, best trick and a pet/owner look-alike.  Jeff Michael of Fox-11 News will serve as master of ceremonies throughout the day.