I had a training breakthrough today with my pup. We’ve had issues with loose leash walking forever (he’s nearly 4) and I always thought it was because he gets overstimulated and can’t listen anymore. But today it occurred to me to give him a verbal cue for coming a little closer to put slack in the leash—and it worked! I think maybe he just wasn’t sure why I was stopping when I wasn’t using a consistent cue. I’m so proud of him.
I’m so proud of you. Dogs are hyper sensitive to our intentions if given half a chance.
You are a great pack leader.
@lemontart
It took me 2+ yrs to train my Abby. She was off-leash trained & very smart. As was the dog before her.
We lived high rise bldg when she left but every time someone offers me a dog, I know there’s no way I can train a dog without a backyard. And two years of solid training.
Your guy will be more confidant when you are more confidant. He can feel everything through the leash.