Set the three rules of every walk
Have a side, hold the position, and no sniffing until you say so. The first thing we teach every client.
Free exercise booklet
How to Walk Your Dog Without the Pulling, Sniffing at Every Pole or Lunging at Other Dogs
Eighteen leash walking exercises from the trainers at K9 Academy, for puppies and adult dogs, plus the handler skills, rewards and rules behind every one.
- How to hold the leash, use leash pressure and get your dog's attention
- The heel position, and exactly what to do the second your dog pulls
- What to do about friendly dogs, squirrels, bikes and narrow hallways
- Your puppy's first walks, plus a reward value list and a 14-day tracker
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What dog owners say about K9 Academy
"We can't thank or recommend K9 Academy enough. Our reactive, anxious rescue is now calm, confident, and a joy to walk."
Andrew M.Rescue Mix owner, Mississauga, ON"I'd give 6 stars if I could! We honestly can't believe Simba is the same dog."
Hugh M.Golden Retriever owner, Toronto, ON"What a difference! I finally understood WHY my dog was reactive and exactly what to do about it."
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Go from exercises to a dog who walks well anywhere
The booklet gives you the exercises. The Ultimate Leash Walking Guide is the whole structured-walk system, including the walks past other dogs, bikes and runners.
- The escalation ladder: spot fixation before the bark, not after
- Heel, walk-bys, elevators, bikes and runners, step by step
- What to do when progress stalls or your dog has a bad day
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The skills you'll learn
What you'll be able to do after working through it
Use the leash to communicate
Hold it with intention, use pressure, response and release, and reset the tension before it reaches your dog.
Stop the pulling
Teach the heel position, use the U-turn the moment your dog forges ahead, and build an automatic sit every time you stop.
Catch a reaction early
Learn the escalation ladder and the two-second rule, so you interrupt a stare before it turns into a lunge.
Pass dogs, squirrels and bikes
The walk-by, "Sorry, we're in training", and how to handle narrow hallways and elevators.
See your progress in 14 days
Use the progress guide and the 14-day tracker to see what is holding and when to raise the bar.
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Gear that makes these exercises easier
The lead, handle and pouch our trainers use for heel work, walk-bys and well-timed rewards.
Heel work
Trainer's Slip Lead
One loop that goes on and off in seconds, for clear guidance on the leash.
$26.45
Walk-bys
Grip Nylon Traffic Handle
A 12 inch handle that keeps your dog right at your leg when space is tight.
$19.95
Rewards
Trainer's Pouch 2.0
Treats on your hip, so the reward lands the moment your dog gets it right.
$35.49
Want the whole system on video?
Our online programs teach the same training we use with our own clients, step by step, at your pace. Start with Basic Foundations for heel and leash work.