Stop telling me to yank the leash when my dog pulls | Pet Training Tips

Wyatt Wood · 2026-02-24T13:55:49.89792+00:00

That just made him pull harder and get scared. I fixed it by stopping every time he pulled and waiting for him to calm down.

evan_reed6mo ago

Did you read that article about how stopping teaches dogs to check in with you? It said constant corrections can make some dogs anxious or stubborn. What worked for you sounds like it builds that patience they talked about.

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lindabarnes6mo ago

Oh, I read something similar to what @evan_reed said about stopping. It really does help them figure it out without getting scared.

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alice_hernandez306mo ago

Honestly though, doesn't that stopping method take forever to actually get anywhere? A quick leash correction always got my dog's focus back.

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rodriguez.jana6mo ago

Maybe it's just me but idk if it's that serious to always correct them right away. My dog figured it out after a few weeks of just stopping when he pulled, and now he walks fine. Quick fixes might work faster but sometimes letting them learn feels less stressful for everyone, you know? Treats and patience go a long way too.

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