Struggling with a dog that pulls on leash? Start rewarding where you want your dog to be, not just correcting where you do not want them. When your dog chooses to walk near you, checks in, or keeps slack in the leash, mark with “good” and reward. Too often we focus on the pulling and forget to reinforce the moments we actually want. Dogs repeat behaviors that work for them, so if staying connected with you consistently pays off, that behavior becomes more valuable over time.
