On leash vs off leash hikes… How do you feel about leash laws? We are glad to follow them for our dogs’ safety and to protect the environment in sensitive areas. There are so many good reasons to comply with leash laws - and also lots of great reasons to give your dog off-leash time where appropriate! What are some reasons that you keep your dog on leash, or off leash, or a mix? | Zak George
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On leash vs off leash hikes… How do you feel about leash laws? We are glad to follow them for our dogs’ safety and to protect the environment in sensitive areas. There are so many good reasons to comply with leash laws - and also lots of great reasons to give your dog off-leash time where appropriate! What are some reasons that you keep your dog on leash, or off leash, or a mix? | Zak George
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Teach your dog to like leash pressure! By positively reinforcing leash pressure like this, you help to prevent your dog from associating aversion with the leash, which can help lead to a more cooperative and enjoyable experience for both of you! A lot of people think that “positive reinforcement” trainers are against using any type of physical communication with dogs. That’s not necessarily the case! It’s all about what that communication means to your dog. The better your communication gets, th
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Teach your dog to like leash pressure! By positively reinforcing leash pressure like this, you help to prevent your dog from associating aversion with the leash, which can help lead to a more cooperative and enjoyable experience for both of you! A lot of people think that “positive reinforcement” trainers are against using any type of physical communication with dogs. That’s not necessarily the case! It’s all about what that communication means to your dog. The better your communication gets, th
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Here’s a look at what one aspect of leash training actually looks like in the real world. These are a couple of clips from Wallace’s very first “heel” training session. For the uninitiated, “heel” is a specific leash-walking behavior where your dog walks closely at your side, usually aligned with your leg, and they keep their attention on you and match your pace. Although it looks fancy from a human perspective, it’s really important to remember that heel isn’t intended for extended periods or t
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Here’s a look at what one aspect of leash training actually looks like in the real world. These are a couple of clips from Wallace’s very first “heel” training session. For the uninitiated, “heel” is a specific leash-walking behavior where your dog walks closely at your side, usually aligned with your leg, and they keep their attention on you and match your pace. Although it looks fancy from a human perspective, it’s really important to remember that heel isn’t intended for extended periods or t
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How is your leash walking going lately? | Zak George
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How is your leash walking going lately? | Zak George
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Is your 6 foot leash holding you back? 🫢 | Zak George
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Is your 6 foot leash holding you back? 🫢 | Zak George
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Forget tight leashes, corrections and frustration! Instead, try giving your dog space to make good choices, and watch your training sessions transform. Seriously! I know… Using a 33-foot leash to teach a dog to stick close to you sounds completely counterintuitive, right? But here’s the surprising twist: letting your dog roam and explore with this extra freedom can actually make them more likely to choose to stay near you in the future 🤯 When dogs experience autonomy during training, like choos
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Forget tight leashes, corrections and frustration! Instead, try giving your dog space to make good choices, and watch your training sessions transform. Seriously! I know… Using a 33-foot leash to teach a dog to stick close to you sounds completely counterintuitive, right? But here’s the surprising twist: letting your dog roam and explore with this extra freedom can actually make them more likely to choose to stay near you in the future 🤯 When dogs experience autonomy during training, like choos
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What questions do you have about loose leash walking? How do you think Orion the shelter dog did during his very first leash training session? We took him out of the shelter on this day to give him some love & a little bit of training. So of course we wanted to practice some loose leash walking while we had the chance! 🐕✨ | Zak George
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What questions do you have about loose leash walking? How do you think Orion the shelter dog did during his very first leash training session? We took him out of the shelter on this day to give him some love & a little bit of training. So of course we wanted to practice some loose leash walking while we had the chance! 🐕✨ | Zak George
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How do you handle unexpected off leash dogs approaching you and your dog on walks? Here's what I do. #dogtrainer #dogtraining #zakgeorge #dogtrainingrevolution #positivereinforcement #forcefree #forcefreedogtraining #positivedogtrainer #balanceddogtraining #trainwithoutpain #offleash #leashyourdog #dogwalk #dogwalking #dogwalkingtips #dogwalkinglife #dogwalkingessentials #dogtraining101 #looseleash #howtotrainyourdog #puppytraining #puppysocialization | Zak George
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Loose-leash walking can be one of the most difficult things for many people to teach their dogs. Indy was a pretty severe leash puller when I met her and @breejustine 😱 Will your dog walk with you without pulling? | Zak George
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What is the MOST MISUNDERSTOOD tool in dog training? It might surprise you to hear me say this, but… It’s your leash 🤯 If you’ve ever thought the leash was your main tool for communicating with and “correcting” your dog’s behavior, you’re not alone. Dog training has evolved. The leash isn’t the language anymore - your relationship is. If you need help finding ways to connect with your dog without using outdated, coercive methods, I’ve got you! 💪❤️ Follow for more | Zak George
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Do you use a leash when you’re training “heel”? Here’s a pretty raw few clips from an early heel training session with our foster dog Moira 🌹 How do you think we’re doing? | Zak George
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Raise your hand if your dog pulls on their leash 👀 You don’t stop pulling by fighting it - you stop it by rewarding what you want. This one-second habit will change your entire walk. You will be shocked how quickly your dog shifts to choosing connection with you, even in more challenging environments, if you consistently take one second to notice and reinforce whenever they naturally check in with you on their own. It’s the opposite of a power struggle… and that’s why it works so fast. Save thi
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Your leash is a safety net, not a steering wheel. Stop confusing force for communication - there’s no benefit to yanking your dog around by the neck. Try this instead. This is a clip from our recent episode where I demonstrate the early stages of off leash training with Wallace the Malinois mix. You can see this full training session on YouTube! The point of training like this is: - to get your dog comfortable with new, unfamiliar or less-familiar places - to reduce frustration (on your dog’s pa
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Could your dog do this? Part of being off leash is being courteous and communicating to the public so they feel confident that your dog is under your control. Here’s how I do that with my dog Inertia when potential hazards or distractions like bikers pass by while we’re playing fetch in public! | Zak George
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The City Leash Walking Secret ☝️ I have a confession to make: I didn’t just “get lucky” with an “easy” city dog… Here’s how I helped my dog become “world-proof” | Zak George
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Practicing this one easy skill can help you STOP leash pulling once and for all! 🎉 Does your dog know how to look at you around minor distractions? Here’s what to do next! Got leash training questions?? Ask me in the comments ⬇️ | Zak George
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A lot of people equate walking on leash without pulling with simple things you can teach your dog, like “sit” or “lie down”. But asking your dog to walk unnaturally slowly and resist temptations out in the real world requires a few prerequisites for success! And once you realize that, it actually CAN be easy to teach. Take the time to make sure your foundation is strong on these basic behaviors, and use them to your advantage when you’re working on leash pulling. And, follow for more 🐾 | Zak Ge
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Off leash training: MY DOG BREAKS THE RULES 🤯 While in some ways Inertia is “breaking the rules” by not coming to me in a straight line… She’s actually making smart choices to navigate through the desert’s hidden hazards. This skill has a name: it’s called “intelligent disobedience” Positive reinforcement isn’t just about kindness; it’s about effectiveness. Intelligent disobedience is the ability of a dog to make independent decisions for safety that are counter to the request they’re given by
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How do you build off leash reliability without being a buzz kill? Yesterday, during a walk with Inertia, I had a great opportunity to show what I do when she’s distracted and off-leash in an uncontrolled environment. As expected, she was doing what dogs naturally do—getting curious and taking time to sniff things. Rather than calling her immediately and being a “buzzkill,” I decided to pause and wait. I gave her a moment to check in with me, something we’ve built a strong reinforcement history a
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Who’s working on loose leash walking right now?! 😳 Unlock the secret to perfect walks with these 3 *essential* leash training tips! ✨ #dogtrainer #dogtraining #positivereinforcement #reactivedog #reactivedogtraining #offleash #offleashtraining #positivedogtraining #puppytraining #puppytrainingtips #positivedogtrainer #heeltraining #looseleashwalking #easydogtraining #beginnerdogtraining #forcefree #dogtrainingrevolution #zakgeorge #dogtraining101 #dogtrainingtips #dogtraininghack #dogtrainingad
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What would happen if you rewarded your dog for pulling on leash? 🤔 | Zak George
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One of the biggest reasons people struggle with loose leash walking is because they start… on a walk! Trying to train your dog while they’re in that new, exciting environment, and while you are trying to get somewhere on your walk, is a recipe for rushing and getting frustrated and not having much success. Instead, take the time to make sure your dog understands the basics of what you want them to do (walk without pulling, follow your lead, and give you their attention when you ask) somewhere th
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Leash Pulling Isn’t the Problem, But the Way We Respond to It Is. Does your dog pull like a freight train on walks? 🥵 Let’s bust two big myths about leash training today! I want to share some science-backed tips that can make walks more enjoyable for both you, and your dog. “Harnesses make dogs pull more.” You might have heard people claim that using a harness will turn your dog into a sled dog. Good news: that’s a myth. A comfortable walking harness does not cause pulling by itself. In fact, e
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Does your dog struggle with leash pulling, reactivity, or just generally not listening to you on walks? This video is for you!! CLICK HERE TO GET FREE TOYS FOR A YEAR FROM BARK: https://barkbox.pxf.io/c/2362507/3038732/34203 | Zak George
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Everyone asked how we made progress with Leeloo’s leash pulling in ONE training session. Here it is! If you have a high energy dog like Leeloo who is super curious about the world around them, this is what an early leash training session could look like. In real time, we did this in about 15 minutes in our neighborhood. Pro tip: In dog training, if you adopt a patient mindset and commit to going as slowly as is necessary… you will actually end up getting FASTER results! 🤯 Set aside a little bit
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Training “stay” at home is one thing. But be honest: Can your dog hold it when REAL life happens? Wallace stayed calm while two off-leash dogs ran straight toward us in the middle of our training session: not because he’s perfect, but because we’ve practiced for moments like this. Here’s a breakdown of how to build that same reliability, so your dog will finally be able to listen *anywhere* - not just in your living room. I also created a totally free online course that will teach you how to tra
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I'm Zak George, YouTube's #1 dog trainer (3.6 million subscribers) and I am thrilled to be launching my FREE Course The 30 Day Perfect. Here's what you'll learn... - Stop Biting, Chewing & Jumping - Potty & Crate Training - Leash Walking - Come When Called - Trick Basics (sit, stay, lay etc...) Everything, the class videos, eBook, and private community access, is 100% free (no credit card required). All these tools will help you create a stronger bond and better ability to communicate with your
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Trigger warning… Harnesses DON’T make your dog pull more. I said what I said Should you use a collar or a harness when you have your dog on leash? Have you heard of the “opposition reflex”? Let’s discuss! Here’s what matters from a dog training perspective. For a limited time, use this link to sign up for BarkBox or Super Chewer and they will give you free extra toys for an ENTIRE year: https://barkbox.pxf.io/c/2362507/3038732/34203 | Zak George
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Balanced dog trainers call it correction. Science calls it trauma. Your dog isn’t disobedient. You’re just overwhelming them. For years, trainers who call themselves “balanced” have punished dogs for reacting to their environments instead of teaching them how to succeed in them. A dog pulls on a leash because they’re overstimulated? Jerk the collar. A dog hesitates in a busy area? Drag them forward. A dog barks at something unfamiliar? Shock them into silence. This isn’t training. It’s coercion
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Most people try to fix pulling while their dog is already dragging them down the sidewalk 🫠 But that’s like cramming for your test when you’re already in the middle of the exam! Next time, try practicing in an easier environment where your dog can actually succeed (see video for examples) I love training in a big empty field with a 30-foot lead. And this is the REAL secret: you're going to achieve many, many more units of time with a slack leash when they're on a 30 foot lead 🤯 And that is the
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