Walking a Reactive Dog: Leash Hold, Distance and Gear
Space is the most useful tool you have when walking a reactive dog. Add a secure collar or harness, a fixed leash you can hold well,...
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How to Leash Train an Adult Dog That Never Learned
An adult dog can learn to walk on a loose leash at any age. Start somewhere quiet, make pulling stop working, and build up to busy...
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Best Leash for a Small Dog: Width, Length and Weight
A small dog needs a light, narrow leash, a fixed length and usually a harness to clip it to. Here is how to choose each part...
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Dog Leash Etiquette on Shared Paths: Passing People and Bikes
Shared paths go smoothly when your dog stays close, on one side, and you step aside early. Here's how to pass walkers, bikes and other dogs...
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Why Does My Dog Chew the Leash? How to Stop It on Walks
Leash biting is usually boredom, excitement or a game of tug your dog thinks you're playing. Here's how to work out which, and how to swap...
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Hiking With Your Dog: Collar, Leash and ID Checklist
Heading out on the trail together? Here's what to check on the collar, leash and ID before you leave, what to pack, and what to look...
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How to Start Running With Your Dog: Leash, Fit and Pace
Thinking of taking your dog on your runs? Here's how to tell if they're ready, what to clip on, and how to build up distance without...
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How to Hold a Dog Leash Without Hurting Your Hand
Sore fingers, red palms and leash burn usually come from how the leash is held, not from the dog. Here's the grip that fixes it, and...
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How to Walk Two Dogs at Once Without the Leashes Tangling
Two dogs, two leashes, one pair of hands. Here's how to set up the walk so the leads stay straight, the dogs stay apart and you...
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How to Store Dog Collars and Leashes So They Last Longer
Dry, out of the sun, hung loose. That's most of it. Here's where to keep your dog's collars and leashes between walks so they last, plus...
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How to Leash Train a Puppy: First Steps to Loose-Leash Walks
Start indoors, keep sessions short, and pay your puppy for every step with a loose leash. Here's the order to do it in, and what to...
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How Long Should a Dog Leash Be? 4 ft vs 6 ft Guide
Four feet or six? The right leash length depends on where you walk and how hard your dog pulls. Here's how to choose — and how...
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