My puppy pulls on walks and jumps. How do I train him properly?

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I noticed my dog is slowly starting to tug on walks, he’s still is walking beside me but it’s trying to inch out more and more and more. Then at times he walks calm and find and there isn’t tension I keep trying to study about being a pack leader and i think he is in that phase of testing my leadership and he’s a big puppy and i wanna get this right! he also jumps all over other people and he never jumps on me. Or gets on my bed unless invited and he is doing well with basic commands. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 8 months and 16 days old | 115 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Pack leader ideology is an outdated training method, so I wouldn't put too much weight into it. I would highly recommend checking out training techniques such as loose-leash walking, and working on sit and look at me commands to help improve focus while out on walks (and decrease pulling). Training tools such as an easy-walk harness and gentle-leader can also help during the training session by gently redirecting your dog's pulling force back to you, preventing them from being able to tug your arm off while you practice good walking behavior. As for the other issues, a basic obedience class together is a good thing to look into as it can help you better learn to communicate and help instill some impulse control with jumping and other behaviors. Working on things such as air-planing treats, not jumping up (by turning and walking away, or having him sit calmly), etc can help with this as well. There are several videos on YouTube that offer great step-by-step instructions on all of the commands listed above.

My puppy pulls on walks and jumps. How do I train him properly?

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