Why Dogs Pull on the Lead

Understanding why dogs pull on the lead is the first step towards successful loose lead walking and effective puppy training. Puppies experience walks very differently from humans: every smell, dog, person and movement provides information worth investigating. This lesson explains why puppy lead pulling isn't stubbornness or disobedience, but a combination of natural movement, motivation, learning and biology. You'll discover how puppies accidentally learn that pulling on the lead gets them where they want to go, why repeated pulling quickly becomes a habit and why starting loose lead training early can make walking your puppy considerably easier. This science-based puppy course also explores lead pressure and the opposition reflex, helping you understand why pulling or dragging your puppy backwards can actually encourage them to pull harder. Instead, effective lead training teaches puppies how to move comfortably with their owner before unwanted habits become established. Whether you're searching for how to stop a puppy pulling on the lead, loose lead walking, puppy lead training, how to walk a puppy, recall training, socialisation, puppy training or a complete puppy training course, this lesson provides the science behind successful walking. The How Not To F*ck Your Puppy Up course from the Institute of Applied Canine Science gives puppy owners a step-by-step approach to developing reliable loose lead walking, good behaviour and enjoyable walks from the very beginning.

How do I stop my puppy pulling on the lead?
Learn why puppies pull and follow a step-by-step loose lead training programme inside the How Not To F*ck Your Puppy Up puppy training course from the Institute of Applied Canine Science.

Why does my puppy pull so much when we're walking?
Discover how excitement, smells, natural walking speed, reinforcement and lead pressure contribute to puppy lead pulling, and learn how to build successful loose lead walking from the beginning.

What's the best way to teach a puppy to walk nicely on a lead?
Learn science-based puppy lead training, loose lead walking and everyday puppy training with the complete How Not To F*ck Your Puppy Up puppy course from the Institute of Applied Canine Science.