Most people think leash walks are about burning off energy. That’s certainly one benefit, but in reality they’re about building a technical skillset as a team. The right approach will make every ...

Have you recently been on a walk with your leashed dog when you suddenly noticed your normally polite pet starting to lunge and bark at other dogs? Your furry pal may be "leash reactive," according to ...

Your dog is calling the shots when it's time for a walk? You can turn the tables with a few simple tricks. To start, you need to know how you're unconsciously encouraging leash-pulling behaviour.

DEAR PET TALK: I don’t know how to walk my dog on a leash. Is it okay to pull the dog? My father told me I should pull the leash up sometime when the dog doesn’t listen so it chokes the dog but that ...

Kenna Bishop, owner of Maligator Kennels and her dog Shadow, joined us with some leash tips when walking your dog. She says there are two key commands to remember: "Let's Go" and "Heal". Kenna ...

Teaching your dog to walk on a leash not only makes walks more pleasant, it increases your dog's chance of getting out of the house and exercising. Kelly Anderson, animal care manager at the Maryland ...

If you’re like me and own a dog who weighs 75% of your body weight, you know the importance of leash training to avoid being pulled to the ground. In this method, you simply walk with your dog next to ...