walking a dog is one of those tasks that seems like it should be effortless. then, hold a treat in your hand to encourage your dog to walk next to you rather than in front of you. though a thoughtful training technique is the top priority for getting your dog comfortable with walks, the right dog training leash is crucial for comfort and safety. “purchasing a quality collar and leash that is appropriate for the size and breed of your …

beverly ulbrich is a dog behaviorist and trainer and the founder of the pooch coach, a private dog training business based in the san francisco bay area. she is a certified cgc (canine good citizen) evaluator by the american kennel club and has served on the board of directors for the american humane association and rocket dog rescue. beverly has over 18 years of dog behavior training experience and specializes in dog aggression and anxiety training. she has a master …

learning to come when called, or recall to you, is one of the most important skills your dog can learn. reliable recall means when you call your dog to come, you want to be 99.99% sure they are going to enthusiastically respond. having a reliable recall is especially important if you want to allow your dog to run off-leash outside of a fenced yard or dog park. these may give your dog more opportunity to explore while keeping them safely …

this technique motivates the dog to learn in return for rewards such as a small tidbit or a game with a toy. if someone is coming to take pup potty outside, i would also have them exercise pup for thirty minutes, have pup stay in a crate to potty train at first in between being taken out, and give pup a dog food stuffed chew toy to prevent boredom in the crate. you need a way to communicate with him …

most pet owners feel short dog leashes are restrictive, so they dream of walking their dogs off leash. there’s a reason states are issuing mandatory leash laws and that’s because leashes save dogs’ lives. use a long dog leash. walking a dog on a long leash will provide your dog a sense of freedom, yet keep him safely contained. safe long leashes are between 8- to 15-feet long and are made of nylon. these leashes look like super long leashes …