Channel: Training Positive

Category: Pets & Animals

Tags: obediencedog trainingwatsonhow to trainpositive reinforcementlabrador retrievertutorialloose leash walkingclicker trainingstop pulling

Description: Training any dog to walk on a loose leash is no simple feat! It takes patience, practice, and most of all - a positive approach. If you are new to this this dog training skill, you'll want to start with the exercises I taught in the various videos in my "Mastering Loose Leash Walking" playlist. This video is about using sniff breaks during the walk to build your dog's interest and focus. Dogs need to sniff - after all it's part of being a dog! Sniffing is also a calming and soothing activity for the dog. However, if we allow a naturally curious dog to make all the decisions about when and where to sniff, the dog can inadvertently learn that pulling is the answer. If you live in a busy neighborhood and cannot allow your dog to sniff at will, teaching them to communicate with you about sniffing as an activity can be especially useful. Check out our campaign at patreon.com/trainingpositive ----- All of our work here on YouTube is made possible by the support of viewers like you! Putting together these videos takes time, effort, and hours of planning, filming, and editing - which we love to do! We believe in promoting positive reinforcement training methods because they are scientific, effective, and compassionate. Sharing the information for free on YouTube is the best way to do that! If you enjoy our content and want to see more of it, consider becoming a Patreon. Patrons get access to additional content not currently available on YouTube as an appreciation for their support. More more regular content and dog training tips, follow us on instagram: @trainingpositive Or join the Facebook page: facebook.com/trainingpositive #dogtraining #looseleash #tutorial #clickertraining