Some people say dogs pull on the leash because they’re trying to be “dominant” or the pack leader. In reality, it’s usually much simpler — dogs pull because they’re excited. The world is interesting, full of smells, movement, and distractions. Walking nicely on a loose leash isn’t natural for most dogs — it’s a learned skill.
Our 4-Week Leash Manners Online Course is designed to teach you practical, reward-based techniques that make walks calmer and more enjoyable for both of you. You’ll learn clear handling skills, effective training games, and easy-to-use cues that build focus and cooperation — without frustration.
Each week, you’ll unlock structured lessons including:
- Step-by-step training videos
- Downloadable fact sheets
- Guided coursework
- Simple daily training exercises
You’ll also have ongoing support — if you have questions at any point, you can reach us at info@eazydogtraining.com.
Let’s turn pulling into a partnership — and make your daily walks something you both look forward to. 🐾
Course Content
WELCOME
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Why Do Dogs Pull on the Leash?
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Mental Stimulation – Our Recommendations!
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Same Rules Through Out the Whole Life: Set Up Boundaries
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Different Dog Training Techniques
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Reinforcement Vs. Punishment
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Basics of Dog Training
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Positive Reinforcement Training
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Marker Training
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What to Do if Walks Have Become Impossible to Handle?
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What to Do if Your Dog Is Reactive?
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Commands You Will Learn in This Course
- Why Do Dogs Pull on the Leash?
- Mental Stimulation – Our Recommendations!
- Same Rules Through Out the Whole Life: Set Up Boundaries
- Different Dog Training Techniques
- Reinforcement Vs. Punishment
- Basics of Dog Training
- Positive Reinforcement Training
- Marker Training
- What to Do if Walks Have Become Impossible to Handle?
- What to Do if Your Dog Is Reactive?
- Commands You Will Learn in This Course
FIRST WEEK
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Set Up for Success!
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Teach Calm Walk Mannersr: Door Boundaries
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Walk Manners Start at Home
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Walk Practise at Home
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Training Methods for Walking
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What to Do if Your Dog Lunges on the Leash?
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Chasing Behaviours
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Basic Obedience Online Lesson: 1st Lesson
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‘LEAVE IT’ COMMAND
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‘SIDE’ COMMAND
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‘STAY’ COMMAND (Basic level)
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‘COME’ COMMAND: FOUNDATION
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Walk Assignment
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Engagement Exercises on Walks
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Natural Enrichment: Sniffing on Walks
- Set Up for Success!
- Teach Calm Walk Mannersr: Door Boundaries
- Walk Manners Start at Home
- Walk Practise at Home
- Training Methods for Walking
- What to Do if Your Dog Lunges on the Leash?
- Chasing Behaviours
- Basic Obedience Online Lesson: 1st Lesson
- ‘LEAVE IT’ COMMAND
- ‘SIDE’ COMMAND
- ‘STAY’ COMMAND (Basic level)
- ‘COME’ COMMAND: FOUNDATION
- Walk Assignment
- Engagement Exercises on Walks
- Natural Enrichment: Sniffing on Walks
SECOND WEEK
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How to Reinforce Good Walking Manners?
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Leash Manners Outside
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How to Reinforce Calm Greeting Manners at a Cafe Set-Up?
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Training Tip: Training Pouch
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‘Stop and Be Still’ Walk Practice
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‘Reverse Direction’ Technique
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Basic Obedience Online Lesson: 2nd Lesson
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LEAVE IT
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SIDE
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STAY (Adding the 2 D’s)
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COME
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Training Tip: Recall
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What to Do if a Dog Loses Focus?
- How to Reinforce Good Walking Manners?
- Leash Manners Outside
- How to Reinforce Calm Greeting Manners at a Cafe Set-Up?
- Training Tip: Training Pouch
- ‘Stop and Be Still’ Walk Practice
- ‘Reverse Direction’ Technique
- Basic Obedience Online Lesson: 2nd Lesson
- LEAVE IT
- SIDE
- STAY (Adding the 2 D’s)
- COME
- Training Tip: Recall
- What to Do if a Dog Loses Focus?