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Excerpt : The following are methods used by Downtown Pets in Lower Manhattan, a professional NYC dog walker company. Here are some keys to stop a dog from pulling on the leash. 1. Hold the leash with two


The following are methods used by Downtown Pets in Lower Manhattan, a professional NYC dog walker company.

Here are some keys to stop a

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dog from pulling on the leash.

1. Hold the leash with two hands - one through the loop and one about a foot up from the bottom.

2.Tie a knot on your leash about a foot or foot and a
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quarter up. Hold the leash

underneath the knot and never move your hand.

3. Always keep your dog on the left side. If they stray to the right gently guide them

back to
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4. If your dog continues to pull, stop in your tracks, wait until he finally turns back to

you, tell him he's a good dog and continue on. Your dog should show recognition if you
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are consistant with the above.

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teach the "heal command".

About the author:

Jon Decker is a head NYC dog walker and assistant NYC dog trainer for Downtown Pets in Lower Manhattan.


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