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4. If your dog begins to forge ahead, pop the leash backward.
5. If your dog lags behind, continue to walk forward at a consistent pace encouraging him with praise until he
is in the correct position.
6. When your dog returns to the correct position, repeat your heel command and praise him.
7. When your dog walks by your side for a few paces on a loose leash, praise him.
8. Slow your pace as you come to a halt, giving your dog the sit command, helping him with an upward pop,
while gently pushing down on his hindquarters.
9. Praise and reward your dog for sitting when you come to a halt.
10. Practice Walking on a Loose Leash for 5 minutes, breaking the session up with a brief play period.
Pro-Training Collar™ Tips:
• Become proficient with Walking on a Loose Leash by first walking forward, and then incorporate turns and
change of pace into your training sessions
• Practice your leadership role by having your dog maintain a pace that you choose, not the other way around
• Paying attention to your dog’s position will allow you to praise or correct him within the 1.5-second window
of opportunity
• Vary the time you keep your dog sitting in the heel position. Vary the distance between halts
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