The Power of Leadership Walking

Some days you and your dog just have opposite agendas! Your dog doesn't want to do what you want her to do, right?! You both are going different directions!

One way to change that is by walking your dog. Wait a minute you say! But I walk my dog ALL the time or I CAN"T walk my dog because she yanks my arm out of it's socket pulling like crazy or lays down like a pancake and flat out refuses. She never walks "Next" to me!

I know, I know! It's because your dog has not begun to Follow you or see you as the Team Captain. Really walking can change that...that is, the right kind of Walking! Leadership (Follow Me) Walking for starters.

This is how you build Leadership because when you allow your dog to walk ahead, pull on the leash, sniff and leave Pee-mail you are not walking your dog; Your dog is walking you! I always want to feel like I am "Holding Hands" with my dog. (Imagine Gentle Swaying) You wouldn't want to be dragged around by your Significant Other? So don't let your dog drag you.

Here's how to get started.

First you need to change your expectations; Walking nicely around the block or for a mile straight is not the first step. Use a long line (10' to 15') to give your dog safe space to be in and just walk away from your dog. Yup! Say Let's Go and take off. By no other choice, your dog has to Follow because of being on leash. If your dog zooms ahead just change directions; Go the opposite way. This will keep you ahead and in charge.

You will see a change in your dog after a week or two of  Follow Me Walking and a change in Leadership. You won't be leaving your yard right away but you will feel a lighter dog on leash and you will see your dog choosing to join up and walk next to you without being told!


Are you still unconvinced? Well listen to these huge benefits! Walking dogs daily with Leadership reduces house training accidents. Multiple walks gives your pup more opportunities to get it "Right" outside.

Separation Anxiety is minimized because walking is exercise which means you will have a tired dog with less energy to whine or fuss. Leadership will help your dog be calmer.

And lastly you will have a dog who is pleasant to be with so you will spend more time together.

Thanks for being here!
My best,
Dru


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