Lead Dog Training

No More Pulling. No More Stress. Just Calm, Connected Walks.

Walks Should Be Enjoyable — Not a Struggle

If your dog pulls on the lead, lunges at distractions, or zigzags with no focus, walks can feel more like a battle than a bonding experience. Lead issues are one of the most common behavioural challenges — and one of the most fixable, with the right approach.

I offer practical, personalised lead dog training sessions that help dogs walk calmly, stay connected, and follow your lead — without frustration or force.

Why Dogs Pull — and How I Can Help

Dogs pull because they’re excited, overstimulated, under-trained, or simply unaware of how to walk properly on a lead. Inconsistent handling, tension, and conflicting signals only make things worse.

My lead training focuses on:

  • Creating clarity and calmness on the lead

  • Teaching your dog to check in and respond to pressure cues

  • Reducing overstimulation and impulse-driven behaviours

  • Helping you feel more in control and confident on every walk

We change behaviour through clear, consistent communication and constant reinforcement in real-world environments.

What We Work On During Lead Training

Each session is built around your dog’s habits and your walk routines. We can focus on:

  • Pulling toward smells, people, dogs, or distractions

  • Lunging across the pavement or into the road

  • Lack of engagement or focus

  • Sniffing and stopping constantly

  • Weaving from side to side

  • Overexcitement at the start of walks

  • Sudden stopping or refusing to move forward

  • Tension or confusion about expectations

Whether you’re walking in a housing estate, beach path, town centre, or open park, I’ll show you how to create smooth, calm, enjoyable walks.

Key Skills Taught in Lead Dog Training

Loose-Lead Walking
We teach your dog to walk beside you without tension, pressure, or constant corrections.

Handler Focus and Engagement
Your dog learns to check in with you regularly and respond to your movement, pace, and direction changes.

Impulse Control at Triggers
We build calmness around dogs, people, smells, bikes, runners, and more.

Structured Start and Settle Points
Walks begin with control and end with calm — no more chaotic exits or frantic pulling to get started.

Pressure Release and Directional Cues
Your dog learns to respond to lead tension instead of resisting it, improving communication and trust.

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“I have a shepherd mix—a high-drive working dog—who, when we started, was reactive to almost everything: vehicles, other dogs, cats, livestock, birds… Just a few months after starting our sessions, I can now walk her along busy roads and even took her to a dog show, something I never thought possible. This progress simply wouldn’t have happened if I’d stuck with the ‘positive only’ trainers I’d tried before.”
— Nancy

Session Details

  • One-to-one format (no group setting distractions)

  • 60–90 minute sessions

  • Tailored lead training plans based on your dog's needs

  • Real walks in your local area (residential, coastal, park, or town)

  • Follow-up guidance and support

Book a Suitability Assessment

If lead walking is your biggest challenge, start with a Foundational Training & Assessment Session. You’ll receive:

  • A one-to-one evaluation at your preferred walking location

  • A tailored plan focused on improving lead control, responsiveness, and calmness

  • Clear, structured steps for lead progress at home and in public settings

FAQ

  • Some dogs show massive improvements in one session, but lasting change usually takes practice and consistency. I provide the tools and training — you follow up with structured walks.

  • Both. We start where your dog is most comfortable, then gradually increase distractions based on progress. I can meet you in parks, neighbourhoods, town centres, or beaches.

  • Every dog is different. I typically start with a flat collar or harness and adjust only if necessary.

  • Yes. In some cases, pulling is linked to anxiety, reactivity, or a lack of confidence. That’s why I always assess the full picture before creating a plan.

Want custom training plans tailored to you?

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