Before putting on the leash or harness, make sure your dog is calm. Millan insists that a serene state of mind facilitates learning. Your own energy also matters: a relaxed guide conveys security.

This can make your walk a lot more enjoyable for both of you, and you get to have some fun just before the walk, too. Read next: My dog’s leash pulling made walks miserable until I helped her ...

Letting your dog greet everyone they pass will teach them that greeting is a default behavior. This can make it harder for you to call your dog away, whether they’re on their leash or not. 4.