Train an Older Dog to Walk Calmly on a Leash

I'm sure you have all heard of the saying, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks".

Well, I'm here to prove that wrong. I have an eight-year old rottweiler named Dewey. Every walk used to be a battle. Dewey would pull me across the sidewalks and run so fast that I was practically flying behind him! It was embarrassing because all the other people would turn and stare at me. Does this sound like you? Well, if it does, read below to find a miracle solution to pulling on the leash!!

Steps

 * 1) Go on a normal walk, just like you would any other day. Walk at a slow pace. If you run, or even jog, you are encouraging the dog to pull.
 * 2) Whenever the dog starts to pull, immediately stop. Hold the leash firmly, but do not try and pull the dog back to you.
 * 3) When your dog turns his head to look at you, give a hearty "GOOD DOGGIE!" then move forward and keep on walking. About every three or four times this happens, give the dog a treat. This is called yielding to the leash.
 * 4) Do not try to take long walks with this method. Your dog will soon tire or get bored from this training.
 * 5) After about a month of taking walks like this, your dog will no longer be taking you for a walk!
 * 6) You may be wondering how on Earth this method works. The only reason a dog pulls is to try and get you to move faster. Using this method, however, when the dog tries to get you to move faster, it results in you stopping, which means no movement at all. Pretty soon, the dog will realize that YOU and you alone are in control of the walks: you determine the time, place and speed. Once the dog has established this, it will no longer pull

Warnings

 * WARNING: Be prepared to wait 5-10 minutes before your dog gives in and turns to look at you. I once had a 20 minute standoff before Dewey finally gave in!

Things You'll Need

 * Long Leash
 * PLENTY of treats

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