Loose Leash Love

Walking your dog shouldn’t feel like a tug-of-war. This February, we’re focusing on Loose Leash Love—building calm, connected walks where you and your dog move together as a team.

This event is all about teaching dogs how to walk politely, not forcing them to behave. We’ll show you how to create a clear reinforcement zone at your side, encourage natural check-ins, and handle pulling in a way that actually makes sense to your dog.

What we’ll work on:

• Reinforcement zone and engagement at your side
• “Let’s go” cues and smooth starts
• Stopping strategies that reduce pulling
• Auto check-ins and connection on the leash

All levels welcome:

• Beginner: Short, successful loose-leash walks in a quiet space with frequent rewards
• Intermediate: Figure-8s, direction changes, and passing people or dogs at a distance
• Advanced: Heeling games and patterned walking around real-world distractions

Whether your dog is brand new to the leash or just needs more consistency around distractions, this session will give you practical tools you can use immediately on everyday walks.

Come build better walks—and a better relationship—one step at a time.

Info: Join us on a monthly, themed training event where we focus on building a well-rounded, rewarding relationship between dog and handler. Topics in this series will include understanding communication and timing as they relate to training, play/toy and food-based reward systems, behavior modification, obedience, reliable recalls, impulse control, correct socialization, environmental exposures, fitness, K9 safety, grooming and vet prep, house manners, guest manners, leash manners, brain games, enrichment, and tricks to practice with your dog. January's theme is Foundation and Focus- We will be working on identifying bad habits, correcting them, building attention, engagement, motivating your dog, and practicing effective communication so you can more easily capture behaviors you want to reinforce and train them faster.

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