Loose Lead Walking
What Is Loose Lead Walking?
Loose lead walking training aims to teach your dog to walk close to you, while keeping their lead loose – hence the name! The goal isn’t to get strict obedience heelwork, where your dog never leaves your side, but rather to allow your dog to explore their environment without the stress and risks that continuous lead pulling brings.
What Are The Benefits Of Loose Lead Walking Training?
The benefits of teaching your dog to walk well on a loose lead include:
- Your dog walks will become more peaceful and calmer.
- You will look forward to walking your dog and enjoy it.
- Your dog will feel more comfortable and relaxed on their walks.
- Less risk of damage to your dog’s body because they are not constantly pulling.
- Having more control over your dog, instead of being dragged along behind them.
- Reduced tension, stress and frustration for both you and your dog.
- Safer walks for you, your dog, and everyone around you.
- Increased ability for your dog to listen to you and respond to your cues.
How Train My Dog to Walk on a Loose Lead?
It can feel overwhelming when you are thinking about how to start teaching your dog to walk on a loose lead.
However, the good news is, no matter if you have a puppy who is just starting to go on lead walks, or an adult dog who is already a notorious lead puller, you can teach them to walk well on a loose lead with the right training, guidance and support.
Our Puppy Training Classes and Dog Training And Socialisation Classes cover the basics of loose lead walking training, but if you feel like you would benefit more from individual help with this, take a look at our One to One Dog Training Sessions.
Loose Lead Walking Training in Horsham and Dorking
Our dog loose lead walking classes are held in the Ockley Village Hall, right on the Surrey / Sussex border. So, we are just a short drive from Dorking, Horsham, Cranleigh and all the surrounding villages. Our classes even attract dog owners from Crawley, Reigate and Guildford.
So, if you are thinking of training for your dog for loose lead walking, then why not check out our current available classes. And if you have any questions at all, please do get in touch.
