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Why Does My Dog Pull on the Lead? Loose Lead Walking Tips from a Dog Trainer in Hertfordshire
02/11/2025 - Lead Walking
🐾 Why Does My Dog Pull on the Lead? And How to Fix It – Kindly
Struggling with lead pulling on walks around Hertfordshire or North London? You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. At Training Tails, we help dog owners in St Albans, Watford, and beyond turn chaotic walks into calm, connected outings using kind, reward-based methods.
💡 Why Dogs Pull on the Lead
1. Walks are too exciting to stay calm
From squirrels in Verulamium Park to bustling pavements in Barnet, outdoor walks are full of distractions. If your dog hasn’t learned how to regulate their excitement, pulling becomes their go-to.
2. They’ve never learned what “loose lead” means
Many dogs simply haven’t been taught how to walk calmly on lead. Without clear, consistent training, they’ll do what works—pulling gets them places faster.
3. You’re accidentally rewarding pulling
Every time your dog pulls and gets to move forward, they’re being reinforced. Even if you’re frustrated, the environment is rewarding the behaviour.
🧠 How We Teach Loose Lead Walking – Kindly
At Training Tails, we specialise in ethical dog training across Hertfordshire and North London. Our approach is:
• Reward-based and force-free
• Tailored to real-life walks in parks, towns, and busy streets
• Focused on building connection, not control
• Suitable for puppies, rescue dogs, and reactive dogs
We teach dogs what to do—not just what not to do. That means calm walking, checking in with you, and enjoying the walk together.
🎓 Join Our Loose Lead Walking Workshop in Hertfordshire
Whether your dog zig-zags through St Albans or lunges in Harpenden, our Loose Lead Walking Workshop gives you practical tools to enjoy walks again.
Ready to stop the pulling—kindly? Book your spot here:
https://www.trainingtails.co.uk/workshops/lead-walking/