24/08/2026
There are many ways to train loose leash walking. One easy way to reward your dog for being in position in a loose leash walk is instead of directly giving your dog their treat when they’re at your side, mark (with a clicker or by saying Yes!) and give their treat by tossing it behind your dog. That way your dog has to go backwards for their treat and then forwards again. When they are back at your side after getting the treat, you have another opportunity to reward them for being in the correct position by tossing their treat backwards. You have more opportunities to reinforce a loose leash and your dog also have less opportunities to lunge forward and create leash tension/pull you.