Walking dogs that pull on the leash is not fun. | Patricia McConnell

Peaceful Walks

VIDEOS ON LEASH TRAINING YOUR DOG

Training Your Dog a Beginning "Heel"

How to Stop an Approaching Dog in an Emergency
Most of us have unfortunately been in a situation where an uncontrolled,
off-leash dog is headed straight for us. This method won't work for every
situation, but it gives you a chance to get away in many cases. For more
information on getting an approaching dog to stop, check out this blog.

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Taking Your Dog on a Sniff January 2016

Making Leash Manners Fun For Your Dog November 2014

Simply Wrong July 2012

Dogs and People Both Achieve the Runner's High June 2012

How to Stop an Approaching Dog in an Emergency September 2011

ARTICLES ABOUT TEACHING YOUR DOG TO GO FOR A WALK

A Peaceful Walk in the Park: Strategies for defusing tense encounters while walking a dog-reactive dog

RELATED DOG TRAINING BOOKS & DVDS

Go Back to "Training Your Dog"

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— Wayne Hunthausen, DVM, co-author of Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat

"The Puppy Primer and Family Friendly Dog Training books are great! They are informative and enjoyable reads, and we recommend them during all new puppy and new dog visits."

— Victoria Hying, CVT Spring Green Animal Hospital, Spring Green, WI

"I always leave Dr. McConnell's sessions full of ideas and simultaneous distress. I like that--it's a good way to leave my comfort zone."

— Attendee at The Art and Science of Canine Behavior in Madison, WI

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"Patricia McConnell understands the behavior of dogs and their owners as Jane Goodall understands chimpanzees..."

— Charles T. Snowden, Ph.D., Former President, Animal Behavior Society