by Karen | Apr 29, 2026 | Leash Walking
A lot of owners think leash walking falls apart because the dog “forgets” everything outside. Sometimes that is true. But often the walk falls apart because the owner does not yet have the reflexes to lead clearly when real life shows up. They know what they should do...
by Karen | Apr 22, 2026 | Leash Walking
There is one mistake dog owners make on walks that quietly makes everything worse. They take their dog’s behaviour personally. The dog barks at another dog, lunges at a squirrel, stiffens at a person, or erupts over something unexpected, and the owner instantly feels...
by Karen | Apr 15, 2026 | Dog Training, Leash Walking, Uncategorized
People love to say “calm, assertive leadership.” It sounds good. It sounds wise. It sounds like something you would stitch onto a decorative pillow and place somewhere nobody actually lives. But when owners are out walking a dog who has just spotted another dog, a...
by Karen | Mar 16, 2026 | Leash Walking
If your dog walks nicely until another dog shows up, you’re not alone. That’s where many owners discover whether they are truly leading the walk, or just enjoying a temporary stretch of peace. In the first two articles in this leash walking series, I talked about...
by Karen | Mar 10, 2026 | Leash Walking
Spring is almost here, and for dog owners, that means longer walks, warmer weather, and more time outside. But if your dog turns every walk into a tug-of-war, the season can feel more stressful than enjoyable. Leash pulling is one of the most common frustrations dog...
by Karen | Feb 24, 2026 | Leash Walking
If you think loose leash walking begins at the end of your driveway, you’re already behind. It begins inside your house. It begins with this shift: Stop trying to control your dog with the leash. Start becoming someone your dog wants to follow. Because here’s the...
