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Recorded Webinar Replay
Loose leash walking is one of the most commonly requested training goals, and also one of the most frustrating for dog guardians.
Most dogs can technically walk on a loose leash. The challenge is maintaining that skill when the real world shows up. New smells. Moving people. Other dogs. Wildlife. Environmental distractions.
The problem is rarely that a dog does not understand the behavior. The problem is that loose leash walking is often taught as a single skill instead of a complete system.
In this webinar, we step back and look at the full picture.
You will learn why pulling happens, how unmet needs influence walking behavior, and how to build a system that supports loose leash walking in real life environments.
Instead of focusing on forcing position or managing the leash through constant corrections, this webinar focuses on creating clarity for the dog, meeting important behavioral needs, and building walking skills that are flexible and sustainable.
• What loose leash walking actually means and why definitions matter
• Why dogs pull and how the environment reinforces pulling
• Affordances, movement needs, and how unmet needs show up on leash
• How to define clear walking criteria for your dog
• Reinforcement strategies and reward placement
• Using functional reinforcers like sniffing and movement
• Equipment considerations and leash length
• Handler mechanics that influence walking success
• Pattern games and movement games that support walking
• How to work with the opposition reflex rather than fighting it
• What to do when dogs surge forward or stop on walks
• How behavior challenges like anxiety or reactivity impact leash skills
This webinar is designed to help you understand loose leash walking as part of a larger relationship and communication system between you and your dog.
• Dog guardians struggling with pulling
• Owners who feel like their dog “knows it but won’t do it”
• Trainers looking for a systems approach to loose leash walking
• Anyone who wants more relaxed, cooperative walks
• Full webinar recording
• Additional bonus video content that expands on key exercises
Recorded Webinar Replay
Loose leash walking is one of the most commonly requested training goals, and also one of the most frustrating for dog guardians.
Most dogs can technically walk on a loose leash. The challenge is maintaining that skill when the real world shows up. New smells. Moving people. Other dogs. Wildlife. Environmental distractions.
The problem is rarely that a dog does not understand the behavior. The problem is that loose leash walking is often taught as a single skill instead of a complete system.
In this webinar, we step back and look at the full picture.
You will learn why pulling happens, how unmet needs influence walking behavior, and how to build a system that supports loose leash walking in real life environments.
Instead of focusing on forcing position or managing the leash through constant corrections, this webinar focuses on creating clarity for the dog, meeting important behavioral needs, and building walking skills that are flexible and sustainable.
• What loose leash walking actually means and why definitions matter
• Why dogs pull and how the environment reinforces pulling
• Affordances, movement needs, and how unmet needs show up on leash
• How to define clear walking criteria for your dog
• Reinforcement strategies and reward placement
• Using functional reinforcers like sniffing and movement
• Equipment considerations and leash length
• Handler mechanics that influence walking success
• Pattern games and movement games that support walking
• How to work with the opposition reflex rather than fighting it
• What to do when dogs surge forward or stop on walks
• How behavior challenges like anxiety or reactivity impact leash skills
This webinar is designed to help you understand loose leash walking as part of a larger relationship and communication system between you and your dog.
• Dog guardians struggling with pulling
• Owners who feel like their dog “knows it but won’t do it”
• Trainers looking for a systems approach to loose leash walking
• Anyone who wants more relaxed, cooperative walks
• Full webinar recording
• Additional bonus video content that expands on key exercises