Why Your Dog Still Pulls on Leash (And What You’re Missing)
Feb 27, 2026
If your dog pulls on leash, you’ve likely tried stopping, turning, switching equipment, or offering treats.
And yet — the pulling returns.
Leash pulling isn’t a stubbornness issue. It’s reinforcement history.
If pulling moves your dog closer to smells, movement, or stimulation, the behaviour is being rewarded — even if you’re frustrated.
The real problem? Most guardians try to correct pulling instead of teaching position.
Loose leash walking is not about reacting to tension. It’s about installing a reinforcement zone beside you before distraction increases.
Try This Small Shift
Instead of working on leash skills during a full walk, practice just 3–5 steps indoors while reinforcing your dog beside you.
Stop before it falls apart. End on success.
That reveals something important:
Loose leash walking is built in structured layers — not repaired mid-walk.
If you’re tired of reacting instead of building skill systematically, Train Your Own Dog walks you through the full progression — from engagement to real-world reliability.
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