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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