One of the better leash pulling videos out there. You start with a dog that isn't trained. You show and explain techniques . You show a dog that improves.
Did this with my dog! I went from being dragged along behind her to walking right next to me!. After an hour she had it 90% down still learning to turn with me but over all I'm very happy! Great advice!
@@kennen9783 I’m subscribing now after having watched 10 of Zac George’s videos and tryna figure out, if I can eat the dog food he constantly advertising, then why wouldn’t I cook it myself?
Not many training videos actually show you the training happening, I'm glad to have found where where it's shown. Nice job, I'll see how it works with my Alaskan malamute
I’m currently trying to train my friends 1 year old gsd and he is exactly the same and isnt food driven he is toy driven. How did your gsd get on with this technique?
It’s disheartening to watch those dog training shows that make it look like it happens practically overnight and it makes me feel like a failure when I can’t get results.
All depends in the dog. But you have to have unwavering patience that's the one thing I always say I taugh my dog how to behave how I want and he taught me ultimate patience
You’re not alone, it’s as hard as learning a new language. I feel like I’ve failed most days but my dog needs me not to and he’s large breed, only 12 months old so my expectations need to be adjusted. Plus he’s dog reactive but not aggressive. I’m living in hope 🤣sometimes all you can do is just hang in there 😥
it requires alot of patience, obviously it won’t happen like this for everybody because all dogs are different, have patience and positive thoughts always!
Aww don’t say that. The closest comparison that comes to mind is my autistic daughter. In year 3 she started a school program and a loooooot of what the teacher was doing was really working. Stuff that we had failed at over and over. That’s when I decided to surrender my pride and just follow. At the end of the day they’re trained for this and we aren’t. So it’s ok that it takes us longer. Even if it’s much longer.
Same. I have a rescue pit bull and German Shepherd. I've had this Pit Bull for almost a year walking 2-3 times daily avergaing 3-5 miles total. It takes me 30 heavy pops essentially forcing him away from barking dogs behind a fence. The pop by itself doesn't seem to do anything. I am essentially lifting/dragging on and off until I get far enough away from the dog, rabbit, or people. At this point I wager neighbors think it's abuse.
Nice video Tommy! I’d also like to mention that I’ve found a lot of success by following the Legame Mindset. Already managed to stop a German Shephard that pulled hard too, in less than a week!
ive got a 8 month old shepherd pup who is just nuts on a leash she can drag all over the place and shes lunging , barking as soon as i open the apartment door i cant take her out thru the night because neighbours call cops lol . often feel like ive worked 6 hour day after 15 min walk with her ... it sucks =(
Very impressed. I just worked with my 6 month old Samoyed. We did about a 15 minute session with a couple breaks and she went from a out of control puller to “getting it”. Looking forward to another session in the morning.
You are the only one so far that ive seen who explained detailed method on how doing that, most of trainers just show us how easy it is whithout actually showing us how dogs pull hard..!! When u try their method it doesnt work then i feel frustrated!! You really helped thanks.. im trying it right now on a walk with my swiss shepard who is very strong puller and leads me around the road!!! Hope it works !
We have a Bernese Mountain Dog and this is what our walking looks like! I’ve tried several types of training but I think I’m missing the consistency. Our problem is she walks well when it’s just the two of us. But if my kids go with us, Rosie feels the need to pull me everywhere, even when she and I are in front of the kids. It’s as if she’s feeding off their energy and excitement. Family hikes or walks to the bus stop definitely become frustrating. Thank you for the tips!
"Feeding off their energy" is EXACTLY what is happening. You should watch Cesar Millan's "The Dog Whisperer" series, because it constantly demonstrates how energy affects a dog. Having the correct kind of energy when dealing with a dog makes a huge difference, even before you do any actual training. It is a concept that EVERYBODY - even Cesar haters - NEEDS to know.
I'm just amazed towards the end of the segment where your dog is just quietly sitting by your side and looks totally captivated with what you are saying...
This was GREAT. I love that you used a dog as out of control as mine - when he pulled you, I laughed in commiseration. And subscribed! And the furry friend next to you at the end watched you so lovingly......
Excellent training ideas. I really like that you told us about the time factor at the end. It’s good to know this otherwise people could get disheartened and give up. Thank You
I have a big dog that's very strong that even my dad couldn't hold on leash for long because he pulls very hard, he gets easily distracted. This literally helped us so much
How distracted does your dog get? I have a pit and I can’t seem to get her attention at all when I’m outside, when I try to work on it she just tries to run to the other side of me
Thanks Tommy for sharing this video. Tried it for the first time in the yard using a slip lead with my rescue dog from Cyprus, a Hound X. & Wow, results straight away....it really works
I used this method on my BMC puppy and within 24 hours he is walking within the confines of his 6ft leash. Our walks are pleasant versus a battle. Thank you!
This looks like it might really work for me and my puller. And thanks for the reminder of patience, I appreciate that and will keep it in mind the next time I get frustrated. Thanks
Omg THANK YOU! I have spent the last 1.5hrs watching 'how to stop leash pulling' videos and THIS ONE is the first one that actually #1- uses a dog with the issue and #2- SHOWS the HOW TO part of stop leash pulling!. Finally some technique I can practice myself! THANK YOU THANK YOU! Seriously 🤦♂️
Awesome!!! my neighbors take care of their daughter's large young poodle a couple of times a week. I noticed that they hardly take him on walks. They are elderly and fit, but have expressed to me that they are afraid of the pulling, especially if the dog sees a squirrel. I see that as a great disservice to the dog so I want to help them. Thanks for this great advice!!!
ugh this is such a lifesaver. I have a small dog (Papillon x Mini foxie) but hes such a puller. Ive never really taken him on walks because I live on a 5-acre property where he is free to run around whenever, but i would like to start bringing him on my runs in the morning (i know i should be walking him regardless of the space but i never have time during the day). hes not a stubborn learner, and got this down in about 2 days. you are truly an angel, sir.
Great advice. My young husky is a tornado. Previous owner spoiled her, zero training and lived in an apartment....Reactive to birds, cars, people and of course other dogs and smells. Short walks are the key. I do 5 short ones and play in the backyard to burn her high energy. She's best on the 4th and 5th. It's been 2 weeks, still HIGH reactivity. I believe I got the wrong collar. I'm changing it this weekend. My approach is loose leash and I did buy a gentle leader. Will be using it once I get a thicker collar.
Omgosh! Thank you for the last message. I got my golden to do it but then I feel bad and let him go to "break" thinking he pretty much got it. Then bam! Pulls like crazy again and I felt like the training didn't work. Sounds so silly but I just have to keep on it. Thanks for the last message. Sounds crazy but newbies like myself need the reminders
Omg what where has this video been?! I love how the instructions are laid out, and what he said at the end was really helpful in setting expectations. i will actually try this out because i have seen a lot, a ton of leash pulling vids on here and NOTHING helped. Sad to say im not as confident or brimming with positivity as most of the trainers seem to be but this gives me hope. Thank youu 😭
I am using this to train my adopted dog who is a nightmare on the leash and the techniques are having a great impact in just the first week! My dog is starting to walk at my side ! Yahoo! Thank you so much.
This is the same concept as controlling a horse. Now I feel stupid that I didn’t incorporate that knowledge with my dog! I am definitely going to follow your advice and be consistent. I had gotten to the point of just dealing with his bad habit until I ended up in the hospital with 2 slipped discs. I can’t wait to start working with him now! Thank you!!!
I really appreciate your step by step guidance. I’m about to implement this. Wish me luck. My dog is 18mths and 25lbs and pulls like crazy. I’ve tried other methods but this looks different so I’ll give a try for several weeks. Really hope this works. I’m replaying this a few times to make sure I understand what you are doing. Also bookmarked your step by step nail cutting. Thank you!
Well I’m back after my very first try and IT WORKED!!! After months and months of being yanked around by this little 25lb dog, he actually walked by my side for the VERY FIRST TIME. After reading the comments, I thought I’d have to buy a collar vs a harness but nope! Worked just fine with the harness. I noticed I had to keep him on a VERY short slack leesh at first. Literally within 5mins he started to look to me and follow my pace. I could tell he was confused at first like” hey! What’s happening? I’m always in control.” LOL 😂 But this was both easy and effective! Gonna keep the training going because I know it ain’t over. 😁 Thank you SO much!
I have a very strong-willed rescue, a German Shepherd/Rottweiler mix - and I'm not at all adept at training and she has nearly dislocated my shoulder more than once...this took about 5 minutes. I need more training than she does and obviously we need to practice more but our walk just now was WAY less eventful...of course, she knew my pocket was full of treats! Thank you so much!
I have a mastiff who just turned a year old, he's 130 pounds and used to pull like crazy.... I took him to school! His trainer suggested a pronged collar (which I've never liked) BUT when she tried him with it, he was immediately a different dog... he no longer pulls me everywhere...and it doesnt hurt him!! ( must be used properly) If he sees it, he sits and waits to have it put on. I am having the same problem now with my 5 month old shar pei pulling and pulling...a regular collar is bad since he pulls hard enough to make himself throw up...a harness makes him pull just as much if not more(at least its not on his neck anymore) ...my next trip to the pet store I'll be picking up another pronged training collar and start working with him. It makes a huge difference!!!!!
I'm trying to learn leash walking with my 8 months old pup, we really struggle. I live in a neighborhood where almost everyone has a dog, so going out is instant pulling and barking. I am now training in the garden, and your method worked wonders. He still is confused sometimes, because I trained him a very different way before, but the improvement is amazing. I hope that in a few months time we can go out together to have a fun experience. Thank you very much for the video!
Already had a surgery from a twisted nerve because of my giant dog pulling, I'm about to have another one,I need this so bad, I don't want to give up on her,thank you
Your videos feel so informative and are very well explained, I feel like I know what I'm supposed to do. I'm still at a complete loss and despair with my dog. I don't get whats wrong, we've been doing leash training whole time I've had him. He has gotten a bit better, but teaching him to walk next to me is impossible. He will never walk in the right position, no matter what he will always pull ahead. He walks the relaxed leash walk OK, but will not walk next to me even when the right position has been taught to him. I hired a trainer and saw no improvement with their training method. No matter how many times i do the stop when ahead he will always go ahead. Tried different methods, with lots of treats, no treats and some treats. Always same outcome. Never had this happen with a dog, I just wish I understood.
@@charliejackson3469 He actually has! I changed harness into a collar and started to do some calmness exercises with him indoords/outdoors, and whenever he pulled even a little we did a fullblown turn again and again until he walked past that particular spot without pulling. In a few days he walked almost flawlessly! Im so relieved!
Our dog is 30 kg and 3 years old. She pulls hard when we walk.... but not today! I've watched lots of videos and they just haven't worked for my dog, but this tactic was perfect for her. Oh my word, thank you! I only watched the first 6 minutes and thought, let me try what I've seen so far. I practiced this with my dog for 20 min. rather than a normal walk and she was walking SO nicely by the end of our time. I tried to be aware to pull her back EVERY time she pulled, and take steps backwards having her follow me. That was a helpful thought. I felt confident at the end and she started looking to me for direction. Can't wait to try it many times over the next week.
Recently took in a Bernese mountain dog at work after owners decided they didn’t want him anymore and boy is he a terrible puller. He’s gotten away a couple of times. Glad for this video :)
Thank you so much. It worked perfectly on my dog and now I don't need to use the head collar anymore. Great video liked and subscribed. keep 'em coming.
Excellent video. Thank you so much for using an actual untrained dog. Most videos show you people working with fully trained dogs, which isn't realistic for those of us trying to train our dogs. You're amazing with dogs. Thank you for sharing your expertise!!
I have a 9month old german shephard and she pulls like crazy my partner has to walk her i cant.. shes getting too strong for him and walks are so uncomfortable..but I read recently about slack lead training and weve been doing it for 3 days and the difference is unbelievable your video is simple but affective...glad to see you actually have a dog that needs training as well
My Great Pyrenees starts jumping around and pulling crazy when he sees people and dogs. It’s so hard to get him under control. Definitely trying this method. Thank you :)
This is the best video I’ve seen yet. Great tips throughout and with an untrained dog. I think that’s the mistake that most trainers are making with their videos. Thank you for this. You saved my relationship with my dog.
I’m going to use all the tips with my 5 month old staffy, it’s almost impossible to walk him because he wants to RUN and he is sooo strong. I’m sure this will help !!
@@chrischris1724 update, he still PULLS 😭I’ve tried walking around in circles but he still is pulling me another way, and is not interested in treats even chicken and he loves that, the only time he is interested in the treats is when I have to stop him and put it in front of his nose, and there he goes again try’s to run off😭😭😭
@@nicolemaya6425 sorry to hear that. I think this method is difficult for staffies cause they're short and difficult to guide them with our knee like he is doing. I now train my girl with a combination of ways from Mccann dogs videos..not fully success yet but we are doing better 😩
Excellent video. I have a red Doberman and she is very strong and energetic. I've actually had to lower her protein intake because she has too much energy. And I've taken a few training classes but she is so powerful and fast and smart. His video showed a big dog and how to correct that pulling after tugging back. I was basically spending my entire walk with her just piling as hard as I could to keep her back at my side the entire time. Now I know to turn in. Thanks
As a Dog Walker I'm continuously looking for tips to move forward in training. Some great pointers in the video. I'm currently working on a few Dobermans. Very intelligent but finding them a tough cookie to crack. Can I ask, would you always exercise before training or get straight into it whatever energy they have? Also, I noticed on a previous video you used the 2 steps back technique of which you did show in this video but how come you've moved towards the walking into the dog technique? Do you find this is better than the 2 steps back?
Great video brother ! I love it . I have a treeing Walker coonhound. That boy take off after any scent of cats , raccoons , rabbits , etc.. I’ve been training him to pay more attention to me. He has gotten better thanks to your video. Thank you
This is exactly what my 6 month bernedoodle does. He is so strong. I have tried prior to this video to stop and not walk any further til the leash is not being pulled anymore but he picks right back up to pulling or never releases the pull
Great video. I have a 3 year old boxer that's getting better with not pulling but still not where I want her to be. Might take her off the harness and put her back on the chocker chain for a bit.
Thank you for making this video for us all. I will save it and refer to it as i focus on practicing only what you taught here before i move on to more advanced things. My dog and i both need more excersise and I've avoided walking her because she's difficult to walk. But hopefully not for long. Bless.
@@EllieveFPS bro with just a normal collar my dog can pull me if there is enough desire to but with a body leash that's just asking for him to drag me across the street like a rag doll. They use body leashes for my breed to pull planes etc... at that point he wouldn't even know hes pulling me 😂😂
This is great. Thank you. I will try it. However, my problem which I have not seen any dog trainer to address is that I may train the dog for a while but then the dog still needs a walk. So during that walk my dog will go back into her same old way of pulling and I feel all that we have practised is then undone again. How should I address this? Thank you
Well there are a lot of remedies. One thing you can do is teach your dog that when they are wearing a harness, it is okay to pull. When you switch the leash to a neck collar, they are not allowed to pull.
This is great, how about when going down the stairs of an apartment building. My new GSP almost pulls me down the stairs every time. I try the pull back but he sometimes pulls way too hard. 🤦🏽♀️
yea... how do you not make them.too excited even before we go out. as soon as he realizes going for a walk he gets all jumpy and super excited and pulls the leash with his mouth...
And I thought having a Border Aussie shepherd was a handful. can't imagine your breed mix. husky in particular. those are tireless dogs. good luck to you.
I have an 18mo Husky/ACD rescue as well and tried everything. The only time she will walk beside me is on a return trip after she has snuffled and pulled everywhere. Also she HATES for anyone else to be in front of her. She seems to be tireless and condition-proof. 10mi hikes/walks a day and she’s just getting started 😂
Really great leash training! Had taken puppy classes before but for some reason leash training wasn’t going so well. From a lot of treats, praises and peanut butter I was only able to keep him from over pulling on leash but not have him follow along. One training section of this and he has started to walk off leash pretty fast and good. More practice and he will be perfect! Thank you!!! Was really thinking I wouldn’t ever be able to enjoy walking with my dog.
Awesome! This is what I was looking for. That’s exactly the kind of pulling I’m dealing with .. with dog jumping as well. I was stopping and redirecting to the opposite direction, but I will try the turning in circle technique and she how that goes. I’m excited to try it!
My dog does this but then also will spend an age sniffing parts of the ground. How long should you let them sniff for and once they’ve had however long is appropriate what’s the process if they don’t respond to “come.” Do you do the opposite of this video and apply forward pressure until they come along?
My German Shepard is so stubborn! Nothing works. She is a great dog in every other way, but walking. I dread walking her. I’ve tried every leash, harness, and sadly shocking collar. I’ve used steak treats, praise, and toys. Super frustrated. She is so confused when I take two step back or walk the opposite direction, no matter what, she just pulls, and now that she is older she is stronger.
this looks very helpful!! im going to try this tomorrow with my 1 year old german shepherd. he would pull exactly like this, and hopefully he gets it. thanks so much!
@@lenzie1719 hey! bad news i actually.. gave up. ive come back to this video to really try. i really hope my dog gets this, hes such a bad puller. has your dog gotten any better? :)
One of the better leash pulling videos out there. You start with a dog that isn't trained. You show and explain techniques . You show a dog that improves.
Yes exactly what I've been wanting to see
For real!
Did this with my dog! I went from being dragged along behind her to walking right next to me!. After an hour she had it 90% down still learning to turn with me but over all I'm very happy! Great advice!
Best training video I’ve seen on pulling. Thank you for actually starting with a dog that is actually doing the behavior!
Will this video help pulling stop a 8 month hound dog
@@janisbolus5139 yes
Now this is educational. Not another advertisement for a product. I hope you get more subscribers.
lmfao zak george is eyeing you
I’m subscribing now!!!
@@kennen9783 I’m subscribing now after having watched 10 of Zac George’s videos and tryna figure out, if I can eat the dog food he constantly advertising, then why wouldn’t I cook it myself?
Not many training videos actually show you the training happening, I'm glad to have found where where it's shown. Nice job, I'll see how it works with my Alaskan malamute
Yup that is exactly how my 1 yr old GSD pulls me. I will be trying this with our next walk. Thank you for the video!
I’m currently trying to train my friends 1 year old gsd and he is exactly the same and isnt food driven he is toy driven. How did your gsd get on with this technique?
Same with my 6 month old GSD. She is an extremely strong puller on the leash and I’m hoping this helps!
Hahaha there are others?! Haha 😄
My 1 and a half year old gsd acts the same way!
How did it go?
It’s disheartening to watch those dog training shows that make it look like it happens practically overnight and it makes me feel like a failure when I can’t get results.
All depends in the dog. But you have to have unwavering patience that's the one thing I always say I taugh my dog how to behave how I want and he taught me ultimate patience
You’re not alone, it’s as hard as learning a new language. I feel like I’ve failed most days but my dog needs me not to and he’s large breed, only 12 months old so my expectations need to be adjusted. Plus he’s dog reactive but not aggressive. I’m living in hope 🤣sometimes all you can do is just hang in there 😥
it requires alot of patience, obviously it won’t happen like this for everybody because all dogs are different, have patience and positive thoughts always!
Aww don’t say that. The closest comparison that comes to mind is my autistic daughter. In year 3 she started a school program and a loooooot of what the teacher was doing was really working. Stuff that we had failed at over and over. That’s when I decided to surrender my pride and just follow. At the end of the day they’re trained for this and we aren’t. So it’s ok that it takes us longer. Even if it’s much longer.
Same. I have a rescue pit bull and German Shepherd. I've had this Pit Bull for almost a year walking 2-3 times daily avergaing 3-5 miles total.
It takes me 30 heavy pops essentially forcing him away from barking dogs behind a fence. The pop by itself doesn't seem to do anything. I am essentially lifting/dragging on and off until I get far enough away from the dog, rabbit, or people. At this point I wager neighbors think it's abuse.
Nice video Tommy! I’d also like to mention that I’ve found a lot of success by
following the Legame Mindset. Already managed to stop a German Shephard that pulled hard too, in less than a week!
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ive got a 8 month old shepherd pup who is just nuts on a leash she can drag all over the place and shes lunging , barking as soon as i open the apartment door i cant take her out thru the night because neighbours call cops lol . often feel like ive worked 6 hour day after 15 min walk with her ... it sucks =(
@@jaerockchalk3216 heard that. My German shepherd the same way
best demonstration I've seen, thanks for having a dog that is actually untrained
Very impressed. I just worked with my 6 month old Samoyed. We did about a 15 minute session with a couple breaks and she went from a out of control puller to “getting it”. Looking forward to another session in the morning.
Awesome!
Like the verbally explicit descriptions and printed ones.
You are the only one so far that ive seen who explained detailed method on how doing that, most of trainers just show us how easy it is whithout actually showing us how dogs pull hard..!! When u try their method it doesnt work then i feel frustrated!! You really helped thanks.. im trying it right now on a walk with my swiss shepard who is very strong puller and leads me around the road!!! Hope it works !
We have a Bernese Mountain Dog and this is what our walking looks like! I’ve tried several types of training but I think I’m missing the consistency. Our problem is she walks well when it’s just the two of us. But if my kids go with us, Rosie feels the need to pull me everywhere, even when she and I are in front of the kids. It’s as if she’s feeding off their energy and excitement. Family hikes or walks to the bus stop definitely become frustrating. Thank you for the tips!
"Feeding off their energy" is EXACTLY what is happening.
You should watch Cesar Millan's "The Dog Whisperer" series, because it constantly demonstrates how energy affects a dog. Having the correct kind of energy when dealing with a dog makes a huge difference, even before you do any actual training. It is a concept that EVERYBODY - even Cesar haters - NEEDS to know.
I'm just amazed towards the end of the segment where your dog is just quietly sitting by your side and looks totally captivated with what you are saying...
This was GREAT. I love that you used a dog as out of control as mine - when he pulled you, I laughed in commiseration. And subscribed! And the furry friend next to you at the end watched you so lovingly......
Excellent training ideas. I really like that you told us about the time factor at the end. It’s good to know this otherwise people could get disheartened and give up. Thank You
Thanks. Made more sense than many I just watched. Much appreciated.
Wow this has really helped me. Just done 20 mins and its already seeing improvements. Hopefully over the coming weeks I can see huge improvements
I have a big dog that's very strong that even my dad couldn't hold on leash for long because he pulls very hard, he gets easily distracted. This literally helped us so much
How distracted does your dog get? I have a pit and I can’t seem to get her attention at all when I’m outside, when I try to work on it she just tries to run to the other side of me
He's very playful and curious. He used to play outdoors all the time but he got really big and dogs also bully him
Thanks Tommy for sharing this video. Tried it for the first time in the yard using a slip lead with my rescue dog from Cyprus, a Hound X. & Wow, results straight away....it really works
I used this method on my BMC puppy and within 24 hours he is walking within the confines of his 6ft leash. Our walks are pleasant versus a battle. Thank you!
Thanks for the feedback. Glad the method improved your walks!
This looks like it might really work for me and my puller. And thanks for the reminder of patience, I appreciate that and will keep it in mind the next time I get frustrated. Thanks
This was incredibly helpful I have a two year old pit bull that I rescued and he actually listened and walked with me like a dog should. Thank you.
Omg THANK YOU! I have spent the last 1.5hrs watching 'how to stop leash pulling' videos and THIS ONE is the first one that actually #1- uses a dog with the issue and #2- SHOWS the HOW TO part of stop leash pulling!. Finally some technique I can practice myself! THANK YOU THANK YOU!
Seriously 🤦♂️
Thanks for the feedback
Really appreciate this! I’ve tried so many products and techniques but my dog is still a big puller for the most part.
Awesome!!! my neighbors take care of their daughter's large young poodle a couple of times a week. I noticed that they hardly take him on walks. They are elderly and fit, but have expressed to me that they are afraid of the pulling, especially if the dog sees a squirrel. I see that as a great disservice to the dog so I want to help them. Thanks for this great advice!!!
Wow that dog in the beginning is such a sweetheart . Listening to you and wagging her tail.
ugh this is such a lifesaver. I have a small dog (Papillon x Mini foxie) but hes such a puller. Ive never really taken him on walks because I live on a 5-acre property where he is free to run around whenever, but i would like to start bringing him on my runs in the morning (i know i should be walking him regardless of the space but i never have time during the day). hes not a stubborn learner, and got this down in about 2 days. you are truly an angel, sir.
Yeah, I know what you mean when you have space and don’t need to walk them for exercise. Glad you got it sorted out so quickly!
Great advice.
My young husky is a tornado. Previous owner spoiled her, zero training and lived in an apartment....Reactive to birds, cars, people and of course other dogs and smells.
Short walks are the key. I do 5 short ones and play in the backyard to burn her high energy.
She's best on the 4th and 5th.
It's been 2 weeks, still HIGH reactivity.
I believe I got the wrong collar. I'm changing it this weekend.
My approach is loose leash and I did buy a gentle leader. Will be using it once I get a thicker collar.
3:10 was key helping teach my buddy about slack leash. He understands that move and my back and shoulders appreciate it!
Omgosh! Thank you for the last message. I got my golden to do it but then I feel bad and let him go to "break" thinking he pretty much got it. Then bam! Pulls like crazy again and I felt like the training didn't work. Sounds so silly but I just have to keep on it. Thanks for the last message. Sounds crazy but newbies like myself need the reminders
Omg what where has this video been?! I love how the instructions are laid out, and what he said at the end was really helpful in setting expectations. i will actually try this out because i have seen a lot, a ton of leash pulling vids on here and NOTHING helped. Sad to say im not as confident or brimming with positivity as most of the trainers seem to be but this gives me hope. Thank youu 😭
I am using this to train my adopted dog who is a nightmare on the leash and the techniques are having a great impact in just the first week! My dog is starting to walk at my side ! Yahoo! Thank you so much.
This is the same concept as controlling a horse. Now I feel stupid that I didn’t incorporate that knowledge with my dog! I am definitely going to follow your advice and be consistent. I had gotten to the point of just dealing with his bad habit until I ended up in the hospital with 2 slipped discs. I can’t wait to start working with him now! Thank you!!!
Hi there fellow horse person. Make the wrong thing hard and the right thing easy;)
what a beautiful dog! And I agree, so nice to actually see a dog being trained not a trained dog doing something he can already do!
Key word he said , consistency ...constant leash/lead work ..gets your dog to follow you. That’s everything .
I have a 6 month old shepherd and already saw improvement in just one walk with this method thank you so much!! His pulling has been driving me crazy
I really appreciate your step by step guidance. I’m about to implement this. Wish me luck. My dog is 18mths and 25lbs and pulls like crazy. I’ve tried other methods but this looks different so I’ll give a try for several weeks. Really hope this works. I’m replaying this a few times to make sure I understand what you are doing. Also bookmarked your step by step nail cutting. Thank you!
Well I’m back after my very first try and IT WORKED!!! After months and months of being yanked around by this little 25lb dog, he actually walked by my side for the VERY FIRST TIME.
After reading the comments, I thought I’d have to buy a collar vs a harness but nope! Worked just fine with the harness. I noticed I had to keep him on a VERY short slack leesh at first. Literally within 5mins he started to look to me and follow my pace.
I could tell he was confused at first like” hey! What’s happening? I’m always in control.” LOL 😂 But this was both easy and effective! Gonna keep the training going because I know it ain’t over. 😁 Thank you SO much!
AliDu wow, sounds great! Thanks for the feedback. It really helped me!
I have a very strong-willed rescue, a German Shepherd/Rottweiler mix - and I'm not at all adept at training and she has nearly dislocated my shoulder more than once...this took about 5 minutes. I need more training than she does and obviously we need to practice more but our walk just now was WAY less eventful...of course, she knew my pocket was full of treats! Thank you so much!
I have a mastiff who just turned a year old, he's 130 pounds and used to pull like crazy.... I took him to school! His trainer suggested a pronged collar (which I've never liked) BUT when she tried him with it, he was immediately a different dog... he no longer pulls me everywhere...and it doesnt hurt him!! ( must be used properly) If he sees it, he sits and waits to have it put on. I am having the same problem now with my 5 month old shar pei pulling and pulling...a regular collar is bad since he pulls hard enough to make himself throw up...a harness makes him pull just as much if not more(at least its not on his neck anymore) ...my next trip to the pet store I'll be picking up another pronged training collar and start working with him. It makes a huge difference!!!!!
I'm trying to learn leash walking with my 8 months old pup, we really struggle. I live in a neighborhood where almost everyone has a dog, so going out is instant pulling and barking. I am now training in the garden, and your method worked wonders. He still is confused sometimes, because I trained him a very different way before, but the improvement is amazing. I hope that in a few months time we can go out together to have a fun experience.
Thank you very much for the video!
Already had a surgery from a twisted nerve because of my giant dog pulling, I'm about to have another one,I need this so bad, I don't want to give up on her,thank you
Great video, I was so tired of watching training videos where the dog is behaving perfectly.
Your videos feel so informative and are very well explained, I feel like I know what I'm supposed to do. I'm still at a complete loss and despair with my dog.
I don't get whats wrong, we've been doing leash training whole time I've had him. He has gotten a bit better, but teaching him to walk next to me is impossible. He will never walk in the right position, no matter what he will always pull ahead. He walks the relaxed leash walk OK, but will not walk next to me even when the right position has been taught to him. I hired a trainer and saw no improvement with their training method. No matter how many times i do the stop when ahead he will always go ahead. Tried different methods, with lots of treats, no treats and some treats. Always same outcome. Never had this happen with a dog, I just wish I understood.
nounof sounds like you may benefit changing up the type of collar you are using.
Has your dog improved
@@charliejackson3469 He actually has! I changed harness into a collar and started to do some calmness exercises with him indoords/outdoors, and whenever he pulled even a little we did a fullblown turn again and again until he walked past that particular spot without pulling. In a few days he walked almost flawlessly! Im so relieved!
nounof omg congrats I know that it can be hella frustrating seeing no progress in your pet but it always pays off (like with ur puppy) 😊
I totally feel you ! My dog even made me cry yesterday. I always feel so bad thinking it’s my fault that he is like that.
Our dog is 30 kg and 3 years old. She pulls hard when we walk.... but not today! I've watched lots of videos and they just haven't worked for my dog, but this tactic was perfect for her. Oh my word, thank you! I only watched the first 6 minutes and thought, let me try what I've seen so far. I practiced this with my dog for 20 min. rather than a normal walk and she was walking SO nicely by the end of our time. I tried to be aware to pull her back EVERY time she pulled, and take steps backwards having her follow me. That was a helpful thought. I felt confident at the end and she started looking to me for direction. Can't wait to try it many times over the next week.
Nice work!
That retriever beside u is a huge distraction...never stopes wagging its tail 😂
The best type of distraction!
Great video! Finally, someone actually explaining and demonstrating techniques I can put into practice, Thank you!
He (dog) is loving ever second of this training.
This is very good advice I'm getting a puppy In a couple of weeks So the more advice I can get the better I can train My little puppy
My fiancé struggles with our Berner (11mo). Shared this with him right away!
Recently took in a Bernese mountain dog at work after owners decided they didn’t want him anymore and boy is he a terrible puller. He’s gotten away a couple of times. Glad for this video :)
Thank you so much. It worked perfectly on my dog and now I don't need to use the head collar anymore. Great video liked and subscribed. keep 'em coming.
Excellent video. Thank you so much for using an actual untrained dog. Most videos show you people working with fully trained dogs, which isn't realistic for those of us trying to train our dogs. You're amazing with dogs. Thank you for sharing your expertise!!
I have a 9month old german shephard and she pulls like crazy my partner has to walk her i cant.. shes getting too strong for him and walks are so uncomfortable..but I read recently about slack lead training and weve been doing it for 3 days and the difference is unbelievable your video is simple but affective...glad to see you actually have a dog that needs training as well
Sooo helpful! Doing this with my German Shepard today.
Did it work?
@@wernerheisenberg9194 yes it did! Helped so so much he doesn’t pull now and anytime he tries to I take those steps back and he knows
good solid advice. I am sick and tired of watching trainers with non challenging dogs , tell me that it is sooooo easy. - this guy is informative.
my 14 month old bull terrier is a beast on tbe leash, I feel like this will definitely help us both
Today I started walking my neighbors dog and he is a really big puller so I’m going to try this on our next walk
My Great Pyrenees starts jumping around and pulling crazy when he sees people and dogs. It’s so hard to get him under control. Definitely trying this method. Thank you :)
My Pyreneese jumps like a kangaroo
This look like a really good 👍 video that all work I'm excited to. Try it today..thank u I have a Rhodesian Ridgeback that's 1 years old
I love how happy all the dogs in your videos are. Can't wait to start training my Charlotte!
This is the best video I’ve seen yet. Great tips throughout and with an untrained dog. I think that’s the mistake that most trainers are making with their videos. Thank you for this. You saved my relationship with my dog.
this is the best training I found, May I ask what type is best to train a dog, a collar or body harness? Thank you for the Vids.
Exactly what I needed to see
I’ve been doing this for 2 days with my dog and is working so good! Thank you!!
I’m going to use all the tips with my 5 month old staffy, it’s almost impossible to walk him because he wants to RUN and he is sooo strong. I’m sure this will help !!
I have a 7 mnth staffy ! She is soo strong and she walks next to me only when im giving her treats..otherwise she pulls so hard..
@@chrischris1724 update, he still PULLS 😭I’ve tried walking around in circles but he still is pulling me another way, and is not interested in treats even chicken and he loves that, the only time he is interested in the treats is when I have to stop him and put it in front of his nose, and there he goes again try’s to run off😭😭😭
@@nicolemaya6425 sorry to hear that. I think this method is difficult for staffies cause they're short and difficult to guide them with our knee like he is doing. I now train my girl with a combination of ways from Mccann dogs videos..not fully success yet but we are doing better 😩
@@nicolemaya6425 Try a toy instead of food
Excellent video. I have a red Doberman and she is very strong and energetic. I've actually had to lower her protein intake because she has too much energy. And I've taken a few training classes but she is so powerful and fast and smart. His video showed a big dog and how to correct that pulling after tugging back. I was basically spending my entire walk with her just piling as hard as I could to keep her back at my side the entire time. Now I know to turn in. Thanks
As a Dog Walker I'm continuously looking for tips to move forward in training. Some great pointers in the video.
I'm currently working on a few Dobermans. Very intelligent but finding them a tough cookie to crack.
Can I ask, would you always exercise before training or get straight into it whatever energy they have?
Also, I noticed on a previous video you used the 2 steps back technique of which you did show in this video but how come you've moved towards the walking into the dog technique? Do you find this is better than the 2 steps back?
I am super far from an expert, but I have found that putting the dog through rigorous exercise before training really improves their focus.
@@botis3104 interesting. I just watched a McCann video that advised the opposite
This was great! I haven't seen this technique before and I can't wait to try it! Thank you.
The best video I have ever seen on leash training! Thank you so much!
Great video brother !
I love it .
I have a treeing Walker coonhound. That boy take off after any scent of cats , raccoons , rabbits , etc..
I’ve been training him to pay more attention to me. He has gotten better thanks to your video.
Thank you
Excellent video. That's a fine-looking Golden also.
I liked this, was a perfect demonstration! Thanks..really helps!
This is exactly what my 6 month bernedoodle does. He is so strong. I have tried prior to this video to stop and not walk any further til the leash is not being pulled anymore but he picks right back up to pulling or never releases the pull
Omg can’t wait to try this with my puppy 🥹
Great video. I have a 3 year old boxer that's getting better with not pulling but still not where I want her to be. Might take her off the harness and put her back on the chocker chain for a bit.
This worked extremely well
Thank you for making this video for us all. I will save it and refer to it as i focus on practicing only what you taught here before i move on to more advanced things. My dog and i both need more excersise and I've avoided walking her because she's difficult to walk. But hopefully not for long. Bless.
I love the way he is training a dog. This is the problem w/my dog. I would like to know the name of the training leash. Thank u!
Thank you, this was super helpful .
I always feel so bad because my dog pulls and then she I have to pull her back and she like chokes so I don’t want to hurt her
Yeah ideally you need to make her work. Pulling back is just a constant battle of which she will always win. Challenge that brain :)
Victor but it also helps with not choking the dog and a possibility of it getting lose onto the streets of the collar falls off
Victor nope, not if you use a front clip harness
@@EllieveFPS bro with just a normal collar my dog can pull me if there is enough desire to but with a body leash that's just asking for him to drag me across the street like a rag doll. They use body leashes for my breed to pull planes etc... at that point he wouldn't even know hes pulling me 😂😂
@@isisfanpage1450 front clip harnesses can cause a handful of problems when used on dogs that have issues with pulling, do not recommend
thank you so much! I just tried this today and I've already seen some great progress!
This is great. Thank you. I will try it. However, my problem which I have not seen any dog trainer to address is that I may train the dog for a while but then the dog still needs a walk. So during that walk my dog will go back into her same old way of pulling and I feel all that we have practised is then undone again.
How should I address this?
Thank you
Well there are a lot of remedies. One thing you can do is teach your dog that when they are wearing a harness, it is okay to pull. When you switch the leash to a neck collar, they are not allowed to pull.
Loved this video. Concise and to the point!!! Cheese for treats? What kind do you suggest?
Thanks for the video. I am confused as to when to use the back step, and when to do the left circle?
my dog is learning it fast, thank u!!!
Great video. Will definitely use this technique with my 9 month old cockapoo.
That's a very helpful tip.
This is great, how about when going down the stairs of an apartment building. My new GSP almost pulls me down the stairs every time. I try the pull back but he sometimes pulls way too hard. 🤦🏽♀️
yea... how do you not make them.too excited even before we go out. as soon as he realizes going for a walk he gets all jumpy and super excited and pulls the leash with his mouth...
You should be leading. Always first. Leader.
I have a Husky/Aussie cattle/GSD mix that’s off the chain! Hope this will help! 😂😤
And I thought having a Border Aussie shepherd was a handful. can't imagine your breed mix. husky in particular. those are tireless dogs. good luck to you.
I have an 18mo Husky/ACD rescue as well and tried everything. The only time she will walk beside me is on a return trip after she has snuffled and pulled everywhere. Also she HATES for anyone else to be in front of her. She seems to be tireless and condition-proof. 10mi hikes/walks a day and she’s just getting started 😂
@@narlygrl that sounds so familiar! Mines the same on the way back! 😂
@@narlygrl I have 2 huskies so I feel your pain 😭 were you ever able to see any improvement?
Really great leash training! Had taken puppy classes before but for some reason leash training wasn’t going so well. From a lot of treats, praises and peanut butter I was only able to keep him from over pulling on leash but not have him follow along. One training section of this and he has started to walk off leash pretty fast and good. More practice and he will be perfect! Thank you!!! Was really thinking I wouldn’t ever be able to enjoy walking with my dog.
Awesome! This is what I was looking for. That’s exactly the kind of pulling I’m dealing with .. with dog jumping as well. I was stopping and redirecting to the opposite direction, but I will try the turning in circle technique and she how that goes. I’m excited to try it!
My dog does this but then also will spend an age sniffing parts of the ground. How long should you let them sniff for and once they’ve had however long is appropriate what’s the process if they don’t respond to “come.” Do you do the opposite of this video and apply forward pressure until they come along?
wow, this really worked - thank you!!
This was so incredibly helpful!
My German Shepard is so stubborn! Nothing works. She is a great dog in every other way, but walking. I dread walking her. I’ve tried every leash, harness, and sadly shocking collar. I’ve used steak treats, praise, and toys. Super frustrated. She is so confused when I take two step back or walk the opposite direction, no matter what, she just pulls, and now that she is older she is stronger.
Prone collar....
Herm sprenger prong collar and or e collar. I use the dogtra arc.
My Irish Setter is only on the leash 1 week and he’s already pulling. I want to get him trained as soon as possible before he gets big and strong.
Love this video, I've watched it 5 times today but my dog (1 year old Jack/Pug cross) still pulls. Can it take longer with a younger dog?
Great approach to training! Practical, common sense approach that makes a believer out of me! Thanks
this looks very helpful!! im going to try this tomorrow with my 1 year old german shepherd. he would pull exactly like this, and hopefully he gets it. thanks so much!
hey how did it go?? any tips 😅 i also have a 1yr old german shepherd
@@lenzie1719 hey! bad news i actually.. gave up. ive come back to this video to really try. i really hope my dog gets this, hes such a bad puller. has your dog gotten any better? :)
@@alana3030 mine is the same too! and unfortunately my dog hasn’t gotten better ): i’m looking into getting him a trainer to help.