Training Tips - Loose Leash Walking

Goal:  To teach your dog that they never walk in front of you. It's REALLY simple. 
 
You will need a 10 foot or longer leash or rope.
 
*  Hold the leash in your hand and place your hand on your bellybutton.  NEVER move it during your training.  This prevents you from tugging on the leash.
 
*  Start walking.
The second the dog walks in front of you, make a 180 and start walking in the other direction. Do not say a word. Just keep walking and do not stop. The dog may get jerked once he/she realized that you are going in the other direction.
 
*  Change direction.  The dog will run from behind you and again, the second it gets in front of you, make a 180.
 
*  Repeat, repeat, repeat.  Do this over and over.  Whenever the dog walks \'with\' you make sure you praise him/her.  
 
*  Change sizes of leashes.  Use a 30 foot and then a 6 foot.
 
It really is that easy.