How to Train Your Dog to Stop Pulling with the Easy Walk® Harness
Stop Your Dog from Pulling on Walks - PetSafe® Easy Walk® Harness
How Does It Work?
The Easy Walk® Harness has a front leash attachment that is a metal D-ring on a martingale loop. When your dog pulls against the leash, the specially designed loop tightens, putting gradual pressure on your dog’s shoulders. This steady pressure steers your dog to the side, interrupting your dog’s natural reflex to pull against pressure, and redirects your dog’s focus toward you. The pressure is relieved when your dog stops pulling. With regular and consistent use, your dog will be walking by your side.
Keep in Mind
This is a training harness and should not be left on your pet. Remove the harness from your dog between walks.
This is a training harness and should not be left on your pet. Remove the harness from your dog between walks.
Dogs learn best with consistent training. The time it takes to be fully trained will vary from dog to dog.
Training can be overwhelming for some dogs. Try to keep training sessions to no more than 15 minutes.
Important: Only use a standard 4 to 6 foot nylon leash. Do not use a retractable or bungee leash.
Support Training with Rewards
For effective training, use rewards to support good behavior. When your dog stops pulling and returns to your side, immediately release all tension on the leash and give your dog a reward. This will communicate to your dog that not pulling is the desired behavior. You can reward your dog with a tasty treat or by praising them in an excited tone.
Be sure to read all the fitting instructions before you begin walking your dog. For detailed information, check out our article on How to Adjust the Easy Walk® Harness for the Best Fit.
How to Fit and Use the PetSafe® Easy Walk® Harness
Attach a standard 4 to 6 foot nylon leash to the metal D-ring on the martingale loop. Begin walking with your dog at your side, holding the leash with some slack but not enough so that your dog can walk several feet in front of you.
If your dog starts pulling, do not tug suddenly on the leash. Simply slow down or stop walking, allowing the tension on the leash to redirect your dog toward you.
When your dog is next to your side with a loose leash, immediately reward his good behavior with praise or a treat.
Begin walking again, repeating steps 1-3 until your dog walks calmly by your side with a loose leash.
After walking, remove the harness from your dog.
Refrain from leaving the harness on your dog when unsupervised to avoid chew damage.
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