I don’t mean talking like “nice boy” or “going to the bathroom”, but body language

that lets your dog know that you are in charge.

Most of the behavior problems that landlords encounter

they are the result of owners letting their dogs take control.

This does not mean being a tyrant or using a formal “taco” process; it’s just

it means being the leader of the pack.

Walking is an activity that almost all of us do with our dogs and that can

reinforce our position as alpha dogs.

What are owners doing wrong?

Poor posture. People stoop, bend over to look at their dogs, fight with

leash and generally look stressed or impatient.

What should owners be doing?

Attach a leash to a body harness instead of a walking collar.

Louise Louis does not like necklaces for walks because there is too much danger

of injuring the neck of a Toy breed by pulling the collar while walking.

He also does not like retractable straps as they are too long for

stay in control and keep a dog safe on city streets. Some

cities prohibit them for the same reasons.

His recommendation is a 4 to 6 foot leather leash for walks around town.

The strap loop or handle should be worn over the left wrist.

This provides more control and decreases the chance that the

the strap could slip from your hand.

Place the strap itself between the fingers of your right hand.

so you can shorten or lengthen it as needed.

Place your hands in front of you, just below your waist.

Most of the strap should be between your right

hand and your dog. You only need about six inches of strap.

between his right and left hands.

Keep your head up and a positive posture.

Unlike many trainers who believe that a dog should not be

they were allowed to sniff, roll and wander through everything they passed, Louise

Louis believes that dogs should be allowed to act like dogs.

As long as he obeys your commands when you give them (come, sit down,

drop it), she says give it some slack!

The only exception is for male dogs that are constantly lifting

their legs in everything in their path. Not continuously

stop for this.

You need to train your dog to relieve himself at first.

of the ride. Your leg lift has more to do with your attempts.

to mark your territory than to relieve this bladder.

If you don’t remember any more of this, please note

The words of the late great Barbara Woodhouse: Head up high,

low hands.