FOCUS · WEEK 04
How to Stop a Dog From Pulling on the Leash
Train your dog to walk on a loose leash with a 12-week AI-built plan. Daily sessions, the clicker, and weekly progress tracking. From $9.99/month.
Build my plan01 · Why it happens
What's actually going on.
Pulling on the leash is the #1 reason owners stop walking their dogs. It's not stubbornness, most dogs simply learned that pulling moves the human. The fix is teaching your dog that a slack leash is what gets them where they want to go.
02 · The approach
Four steps,
in this order.
- 1Reset the rules in week 1: every step on a slack leash gets a click + treat.
- 2Stop-and-pivot drills: the moment the leash tightens, the walk pauses and direction changes.
- 3Engagement game in low-distraction settings before adding the real world.
- 4Gradual distraction layering: yard → quiet street → busy sidewalk → off-leash recall later.
03 · In the program
Front-loaded in
Week 04.
The 12-week plan dedicates Week 4 as the focus phase for leash pulling. Before then we lay the foundations (engagement, self-control); after, we generalize to real-world distractions and lock in reliability.
04 · FAQ
Common questions.
How long does it take to fix leash pulling?+
Most dogs make visible progress in 2-3 weeks of daily 12-minute sessions. Full reliability across distractions takes 8-12 weeks, which is why our program runs the full 12 weeks.
Do I need a special harness?+
A regular front-clip harness is enough. We don't use prong, choke, or e-collars, the program is built around positive reinforcement and management.
My dog only pulls when there are other dogs. Why?+
That's reactivity layered onto the pulling. The program separates threshold work (distance from triggers) from leash mechanics, both get sessions in the right weeks.
Ready to fix it?
10 questions, 60 seconds. We'll build the 12-week plan with leash pulling weighted in the right place.
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