Anon's Guide to Stopping Your Dog from Pulling.

This is a common question in dog general, so I am going to write this guide so this question doesn't have to been answered 5 times in each thread.

/an/ approved no-pull methods:

1) Tree method
When your dog begins to pull, stop walking and let him hit the end of his leash. Don't resume the walk until you have a loose leash again, usually with the dog returning to your side.

When first starting this method, it may not be realistic for your dog to come back to your side. For some dogs, you may need to build up to it. Start with just getting eye contact to continue the walk, and slowly demand more (come half way back to you, a little more, etc).

Some people report this works best with puppies, and this may not be effective on adult dogs who are habitual pullers.

2) 180 Method
When your dog begins to pull, turn around and walk the other way abruptly. Don't yoink the leash and tug your dog's collar, but instead let the rotation and your torso do it.

As you begin to do this more and more with your dog, you can begin to add a cue before turning ("heel!" or whatever). Eventually your dog will slow down and correct herself.

This method is very effective, even on adult dogs who are hardcore pullers. However, some dogs who are sensitive to correction may not like this method.

3) Positive Reinforcement
When your dog is walking calming by your side and not pulling, award him with something he likes, such as a treat or a toy.

Some aloof dogs won't care for treats, and some dogs will take off like a rocket after getting his treat. If this is the case with your dog, then you can combine positive reinforcement with the tree or 180 method.