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How to stop my dog from pulling & chewing his leash for good?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 1 month old | 18 lbs

how do I stop my dog from pulling on and chewing his leach?

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Answered By Mara Howard, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 1st, 2017

Young dogs can be quite voracious chewers, and it is unfortunate when they decide to chew on their leash! One option is to keep the leash taut enough to not allow any slack for Paddy to access so he can't get it into his mouth. You can also spray the leash with something (such as bitter apple spray) to make it taste bad. If he pulls a lot when walking, you can try switching to a no pull harness or a gentle leader. Good luck!

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