This is the puppy training podcast episode 169, Secrets to Loose Leash Walking.

This podcast is designed to help you on your journey of becoming best friends through love and learning as you train your own dog from home.

And I'm here to help you every step of the way.

This is the puppy training podcast and I'm your host, Amy Jensen.

Welcome to another episode of the puppy training podcast.

This is your go-to podcast for all things dog training.

I focus on building relationships with our dogs and teaching you how to

incorporate your dog into everyday family life. Today I want to tackle a common challenge,

teaching your puppy to walk with a loose leash. But don't worry because I've got the tips and

tricks to make loose leash training possible. It is one of those training things that takes a

little bit more time, takes a lot of patience and consistency, but today I have a few tips that you

can try. So before we dive in, if you are planning or in the planning stages of bringing a dog home,

I want to help you get prepared. We have a preparing for my puppy learning module in our

members area of our website where you learn all about realistic expectations, how to set up your

house, bringing your puppy home, having a family meeting, and more. You also will have access to our

trainers via email and one-on-one sessions to ask whatever questions

pop up. I promise you'll have questions. So even if you do not have your dog yet, if you are on a

waiting list or you're anticipating bringing a puppy or a new dog into your home anytime soon,

we want you in our program now to get and feel prepared. All right, let's talk leash walking. So we're going to start

with the basics. The keys again to successful leash walking are patience and consistency.

We have to remember that our puppies are still learning and we'll need gentle guidance

every step of the way. Now, I like to just use a lightweight leash, something that's six

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