A Dire wolf would have been too on the nose ;) (Photo: black dog covered in snow)
Your dog is reactive to other dogs on the leash. She pulls so hard that you can barely walk her. She’s pulled you off your feet multiple times (your have the scars to prove it) and last time she pulled you into traffic.
This situation seems like it can’t get any worse, but it can. Just add ice.
I have helped clients who have suffered brutal injuries from being pulled to the ground in the summertime. When you add ice, the risk of injury is that much worse.
Schedule your free call today and get started on a path to better dog walks with your dog. No more pulling. No more broken promises (such as “Get a no-pull harness. It will fix everything.”)
Harnesses were designed for pulling. (Photo: Siberian Huskies pulling a sled beneath a sky filled with beautiful Northern Lights)
Imagine you and your dog walking in harmony with no pulling. You can do it. Let us help you…before you get a concussion on the ice.
If you’ll be pushing a stroller this winter, but your dog currently:
-lunges at dogs
-tries to bite strangers
-yanks you toward cars
-pulls you toward every bush, tree, hydrant, and pole
We still have appointments available in November. Schedule your appointment now to prepare your dog to walk calmly beside you and your stroller.
Here is a tip that will get you started before you work with me one-on-one:
Your leash-up routine matters. If your dog currently jumps all over you, bites the leash/harness as you’re trying to put it on, or plays tug of war with the leash try this simple tip.
Your puppy is ALWAYS learning. What are you teaching in this moment? (Photo: puppy biting his collar)
Go to the place you keep your leash. Pick it up. If your dog comes running and acting very excited (which is the mindset that leads to jumping up, mouthing, biting the leash behaviours) simply set the leash down and walk away. Dogs are extremely smart. Before you know it your dog will learn to associate your picking up the leash with calmness. It is way easier to walk a calm dog than an overly excited one.
Give it a try and let us know how it goes in the comments below.
It’s time to change your walks for the better.
I can’t wait to get started! How about you?
Alyssa
Photos by: Yuki Dog @adventure_yuki (black dog covered in snow,) Thomas Lipke
@t_lipke (Siberian Huskies pulling a sled beneath a sky filled with beautiful Northern Lights,) Nat Chen
@nat0408 (puppy biting his collar,)