Dogs · Sat 17 Oct 2026

Why does my dog pull on the lead? Find the trigger and teach a loose lead

Why does my dog pull on the lead? Pulling is a habit that has paid off so far, and a loose lead can replace it with rewards alone.

Pick when your dog pulls hardest and where you are practising, and get the likely reason, what to try and what to reward. Reward-based only, with sources from PDSA, the RSPCA and Dogs Trust.

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A cartoon dog on a green hill with a loose red lead curving up, beside the title Why does my dog pull?

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