Leash Walking Library 📚
Leash walking looks simple—but it’s one of the hardest things for most dogs to learn.
They’re expected to move slowly, stay close, and ignore everything exciting… while restrained. For a species built to explore, that’s a big ask.
Pulling, tuning out, or overreacting on walks doesn’t mean your dog is stubborn—it means they’re struggling.
This page gives you real-life help: simple strategies, short videos, and step-by-step training that actually works. Whether you’re starting fresh or rebuilding from frustration, you’ll find the tools to make walks feel better for both of you.
Start Here: Why Is Leash Walking So Hard?
Leash skills aren’t just about obedience—they’re about understanding how behaviour works. If you’re not sure why your dog keeps pulling (or why your training isn’t sticking), this is where to start.
🎥 Leash Walking Videos
📄 Downloadable Guides & Cheatsheets
Need something you can reference on the go? These printable resources break down key concepts, games, and tips to help you stay consistent and make the most of your walks.
Perfect for fridge doors, training bags, or a quick refresher before heading out.
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You’ll find games and tools here that help your dog settle their nervous system, shift into thinking mode, and move with you instead of against you.
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Teach your dog to walk with you, not pull past you. The foundations, mindset shifts, and key skills that make loose leash walking easier, calmer, and more connected—for both ends of the leash.
🧠 Practice Makes Progress
A realistic take on progress over perfection. This guide helps shift your mindset, build consistency, and stay grounded through the ups and downs of walk training.
📏 Retractable Leashes Guide
A clear breakdown of when retractables are helpful—and when they’re not. Covers safety, handling, and real-life pros and cons.
🍖 Guide to Fading Food
Not sure when to stop treating? This guide shows you how to reduce food rewards without losing the behaviour you worked so hard to build.
🍬 Treat Scatters
A go-to technique for calming excitement, building sniffing habits, and resetting energy on the fly—great during or after a walk.
🎯 Training with Distractions
Your dog can focus—it just takes the right setup. This guide breaks down how to build success in busy environments without overwhelming your dog.
🧾 Reinforcement Cheat Sheet
Understand what reinforcement really means in practice. This one-page tool helps you spot what’s reinforcing your dog’s behaviour—so you can use it more intentionally (and stop reinforcing stuff by accident).
🎽 Choosing a Harness
Get clarity on what to look for in a harness, why it matters for leash skills, and how comfort affects behaviour.