Leash Handling Skills

Better Leash Skills. Clearer Communication. Safer Walks. Leash handling is one of the most important skills we can learn when walking our dogs, yet it's often one of the most overlooked aspects of positive reinforcement training. How we hold, manage, and move our leash matters! Good leash handling improves safety, creates clearer communication, and helps our dogs better understand what we're asking of them. In this practical, step-by-step course, you'll learn how to hold your leash safely, manage leash pressure, change leash positions smoothly, and respond when your dog pulls—all without unnecessary force or confusing signals. Whether you're starting with a puppy, working with an enthusiastic adolescent, or changing years of established walking habits, these are skills worth learning. Good leash handling is a lifelong skill. The earlier we develop good habits, the better—but it's never too late to change them! Learn to become more confident, comfortable, and skilled at your end of the leash.