(cheerful music) [onscreen action] Graphic of a dog shaking it’s head [onscreen text] Walking on Leash. [onscreen action] A man is walking his dog. Bubble appear on screen containing various distractions. [onscreen text] squirrels, other dogs, people, grass. [female narrator] When you're out for a walk with your best friend, remember that you're competing ^with a lot of exciting sights, sounds, and smells. [onscreen action] The dog sits and the man rewards it. [narrator] So it's important to reward your dog, with treats or praise for paying attention to you and staying close. Now remember: it takes two. [onscreen action] The dog is pulling the man around a park while on its leash. [narrator] That's right, if your dog's pulling on his leash, it's because you're letting him pull you to where he wants to go. [onscreen action] Another dog is pulling its owner around by the leash. A thought bubble appears over the dog’s head. [onscreen text] Come one already! [narrator] Dogs will learn very quickly that if they want to get somewhere, the fastest way to get there is to pull. [onscreen action] A dog pulls its owner to the car. A dog pulls its owner to the house. A dog pulls its owner to a patch of grass. [narrator] Pulling gets them to the car faster, to the neighbor's house quicker, or to that perfect patch of grass that he loves so much. Every time you let your dog pull you, he gets better at it. [onscreen action] Narrator on screen. [narrator] So, how do you teach your dog to walk nicely on leash? I'll show you how. [onscreen action] A woman is sitting on porch putting a harness on her dog. A thought bubble appears above the dog. [onscreen text] Yes! We’re going for a walk! [narrator] The first step is to prevent your dog from practicing pulling when he's on his leash. [onscreen action] The woman starts walking her dog. [narrator] If your dog is used to forging ahead, I recommend you invest in a training harness, or head collar, which are available through professional dog trainers. [onscreen action] Pictures of different types of collars are displayed. [narrator] Otherwise, a regular nylon collar or martingale collar will be best. When you start walking, every time your dog pulls, stop. [onscreen action] A woman is walking her dog and stops when the dog begins to pull on its leash. [narrator] Plant your roots and be a tree. Yes, it sounds corny, but it works. [onscreen action] The woman stops again when the dog pulls on the leash, the dog looks back at the woman. [narrator] When your dog looks back at you, as if to say hello, what are you doing? [onscreen action] The woman calls the dog back to her side. [narrator] Encourage him to come back to your side and then start to take a few steps again. The moment he pulls, and he will, stop and encourage him to come back to you. [onscreen action] The woman stops again when the dog pulls on the leash. A thought bubble appears above the dog. [onscreen text] Oh yeah, I forgot. [narrator] When he's at your side, resume your walk. In the beginning, there will be a lot of starting and stopping. You may only reach your mailbox, the first couple of times you go out. You're looking for quality here, not distance. [onscreen action] The woman is walking her dog again. [onscreen text] Wear your dog out with some playtime before leash training sessions. [narrator] When your dog takes a couple of steps alongside you, make sure that you praise him. Yes, that's a good boy. [onscreen action] The woman praises the dog for walking and not pulling on the leash. [narrator] If you have a treat, give it to him while he's at your side. [onscreen action] The woman gives the dog a treat. An arrow points to a treat bag on the woman’s hip. [onscreen text] Trainer’s Secret: There’s chicken in there [narrator] Keep practicing and your dog will soon learn, the best place to be on a walk is right by your side. (cheerful music)