On a Loose Leash – Learning Leash Manners with Jeanette Przygoda

The Easy Way to a Well-Leashed Dog
The leash is slack and your dog trots happily by your side – the ideal scenario for every dog owner. But unfortunately, it doesn't always work out that well.
With video clips, numerous photos, and detailed training steps, Jeanette Przygoda shows you how you and your dog can confidently master all everyday situations. The experienced dog trainer explains how to stop your boisterous four-legged friend from pulling, how to avoid stress, and how to deal with leash aggression.

Preparation

• Preparing for training
• Material selection
• Training location
• Training and leisure mode

Preliminary Exercises

• Positively associating the leash
• Setting boundaries with body language
• Assuming a good starting position
• Focusing attention
• Taking breaks!
• Structuring the start of the walk

The Path to a Well-Leashed Dog

• Recognizing stress signals
• Cutting off and limiting the path
• Stopping and relaxed standing
• Establishing auditory and visual cues
• Increasing difficulty, e.g., choosing a more stimulating training environment

Leash Aggression

• When the leash causes stress
• Immediate measures for unexpected dog encounters
• Holistic training approach