Table of Contents
Introduction Oh no! Not again! .............................................................. 1
Chapter 1 Equipment that will help you…and equipment to
avoid like the plague ............................................................................... 5
So if it’s so bad, why on earth do dogs do it? ....................................... 6
But my dog is big and strong! ............................................................. 7
Collars, The Collar Hold, Harness, Head Halters, Leads, Devices used by the Inquisition
What’s a clicker and do I have to use one? ........................................ 13
Treats ............................................................................................... 14
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 15
Chapter 2 Change your mindset first .................................................... 17
Holding the lead, You never have to pull your dog’s lead again!
Key Lead Skill No.1 Holding the Lead ............................................. 19
What you accept is what you get, Time to keep still
Key Lead Skill No.2 Parking ............................................................. 21
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 22
Chapter 3 If she’s not out front, where should she be? .......................... 25
Lesson 1: Teaching your dog to find the Reward Spot ...................... 26
Watchpoints, Your first tentative steps
Lesson 2: Reward Spot on the Move ................................................. 30
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 31
Chapter 4 Keeping those hands soft at all times ................................... 35
You really never have to pull your dog’s lead again!........................... 36
Key Lead Skill No. 3 Slow Stop ........................................................ 36
Troubleshooting, You really, really, never have to pull your dog’s lead again!
Key Lead Skill No. 4 Lead Stroking .................................................. 39
Troubleshooting, The very beginnings of your companionable walk, Troubleshooting
Chapter 5 Get moving! ......................................................................... 45
1 2 3 Treat! ...................................................................................... 45
Lesson 3: Checking in ...................................................................... 46
Troubleshooting, Let’s take this on the road, More advanced stuff, Really advanced stuff
Lesson 4: Moving past distractions ................................................... 51
Chapter 6 Complications? .................................................................... 53
“My dog’s friendly!”, Conclusion A new life ahead of us, Spin-offs, Top up the learning
Appreciation, Resources, Harness
For Challenging Dogs ...................................................................... 62
About the author .................................................................................. 65
