Why The Dog-Human Clash Makes Loose Leash Walking Feel Hard
⭐️Register for the FREE Online Loose Lead Walking Dog Training Event! https://stressfreewalks.dog/join-free ⭐️You’ll learn quick & simple anti-pulling, lunging and reactivity techniques to handle distractions (like dogs, people, wildlife) without panic, and enjoy walks again! Get your free ticket here: https://stressfreewalks.dog/join-free In this episode: Do you know one of the biggest breakdowns in the human–dog relationship? It happens every time we clip on a lead and expect our dogs to walk neatly at our side, in a straight line, at a human pace, on a human schedule.It sounds simple, but loose leash walking is actually a huge ask! And it’s the reason so many dog owners resign themselves to a lifetime of leash pulling.In this episode, we dive into why our idea of a ‘perfect heel walk’ often misses what dogs actually need - and how to finally achieve loose leash walks that actually feel good for both of you!🍿 Watch the YouTube Showhttps://www.youtube.com/@StressFreeDogWalks 💬 Connect with me and join the conversation!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogwoodadventureplay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DogwoodAdventurePlay
--------
9:14
--------
9:14
To Stop Your Dog Leash Pulling You Must Know These 7 Reasons First
⭐️ Register for the FREE Online Loose Lead Walking Dog Training Event! ⭐️You’ll learn quick & simple anti-pulling, lunging and reactivity techniques to handle distractions (like dogs, people, wildlife) without panic, and enjoy walks again! Get your free ticket here: https://stressfreewalks.dog/join-free ______________________________________________________________Does your dog pull like a train, zig-zag after every scent, or lunge with frustration the second you clip the lead on? You’re not alone. Pulling on the lead is one of the BIGGEST struggles dog owners face - and one of the most misunderstood.In this episode I’m sharing 7 reasons dogs pull on the lead - including some you’ve probably never been told before - and simple, practical things you can do about each one.You’ll discover: ➡️ The real reasons dogs pull on the lead (hint: it’s not because they’re ‘naughty’ or ‘just excited’).➡️ How your dog’s puppy and teenage phases shape their leash manners for life.➡️ Why anxiety, overstimulation, and frustration are often mistaken for excitement on walks.➡️ The simple changes that make loose lead walking training actually work - even if you’ve tried before and “failed.”➡️ One huge species clash between humans and dogs that explains constant pulling.🍿 Watch the YouTube Showhttps://www.youtube.com/@StressFreeDogWalks 💬 Connect with me and join the conversation!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogwoodadventureplay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DogwoodAdventurePlay
--------
10:11
--------
10:11
Scatter Feeding Is Not ‘Enrichment’ (Behaviour Can Get Worse)
⭐️ Register for the FREE Online Loose Lead Walking Dog Training Event! ⭐️You’ll learn quick & simple anti-pulling, lunging and reactivity techniques to handle distractions (like dogs, people, wildlife) without panic, and enjoy walks again! Get your free ticket here: https://stressfreewalks.dog/join-free ______________________________________________________________Your dog is not a chicken. So why are we told to feed them like one? If you’ve ever been advised to scatter your dog’s meal ‘for enrichment’… that’s advice for the wrong species. What has feeding styles got to do with stress free walks, anyway? We tend to think of ‘walking problems’ (pulling, barking, lunging, ignoring you) starting only when the lead goes on. But calm walks start much earlier. They start in the daily rituals at home. Even in the way you feed your dog.In this episode, discover:Why scatter feeding meals misunderstands what dogs are naturally wired to doWhat enrichment really means (and why it’s harmful that we’re misunderstanding this)Easy alternatives that fulfil your dog’s instincts without creating frustration or panicIt’s a bit controversial, but I think you’ll find it liberating.📈Dog Walking Diagnostic - Discover Your Dog’s Walking Style! Do you know the REAL reason your dog pulls, barks, lunges or ignores you? It’s often not what you think! Discover why your dog struggles on walks - and more importantly, what you can do about it. The Dog Walking Diagnostic Quiz is completely free, takes just 5 mins, and could be your first step toward calmer, stress-free walks with a well-behaved dog you’re proud of.https://stressfreedogwalks.scoreapp.com/ 🐕 Calm Canine BlueprintLeave a rating/review, and head over to https://stressfreedogwalks.com/review to upload your screenshot. Then I’ll send you my Calm Canine Blueprint completely free as a gift. 🍿 Watch the YouTube Showhttps://www.youtube.com/@StressFreeDogWalks 💬 Connect with me and join the conversation!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogwoodadventureplay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DogwoodAdventurePlay
--------
11:37
--------
11:37
Why Distraction Isn’t Enough for Reactive Dogs
⭐️ Register for the FREE Online Loose Lead Walking Dog Training Event! ⭐️You’ll learn quick & simple anti-pulling, lunging and reactivity techniques to handle distractions (like dogs, people, wildlife) without panic, and enjoy walks again! Get your free ticket here: https://stressfreewalks.dog/join-free ______________________________________________________________Goodness me, re-training a dog can feel exhausting!😵💫 Eyes in the back of your head.😵💫 Cue after cue after cue.😵💫 Chicken spilling out of your pockets.🤔 The doubts that creep in: “Am I just bribing him? Shouldn’t he know how to behave by now?”If that sounds familiar, you’ve probably outgrown Level 1! Level 1 is management, distraction, keeping things under control, needing eyes in the back of your head.There is something far greater for you waiting at Level 2: FREEDOM.In this episode, you’ll discover:✅ The critical mistake that keeps dog owners stuck at Level 1 forever✅ When to move onto Level 2 to rewire your dog’s brain for lasting calm✅ Real-world examples from owners combining both strategies for genuine stress free walksHit play here and find out: are YOU ready for Level 2?📈Dog Walking Diagnostic - Discover Your Dog’s Walking Style! Do you know the REAL reason your dog pulls, barks, lunges or ignores you? It’s often not what you think! Discover why your dog struggles on walks - and more importantly, what you can do about it. The Dog Walking Diagnostic Quiz is completely free, takes just 5 mins, and could be your first step toward calmer, stress-free walks with a well-behaved dog you’re proud of.https://stressfreedogwalks.scoreapp.com/ 🐕 Calm Canine BlueprintLeave a rating/review, and head over to https://stressfreedogwalks.com/review to upload your screenshot. Then I’ll send you my Calm Canine Blueprint completely free as a gift. 🍿 Watch the YouTube Showhttps://www.youtube.com/@StressFreeDogWalks 💬 Connect with me and join the conversation!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogwoodadventureplay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DogwoodAdventurePlay
--------
10:32
--------
10:32
4 Sneaky Dog Training Mistakes Sabotaging Your Progress
⭐️ Register for the FREE Online Loose Lead Walking Dog Training Event! ⭐️You’ll learn quick & simple anti-pulling, lunging and reactivity techniques to handle distractions (like dogs, people, wildlife) without panic, and enjoy walks again! Get your free ticket here: https://stressfreewalks.dog/join-free ______________________________________________________________You’ve tried. You’ve invested the time, the treats, the classes, the love (and let’s be real… the money). But progress is frustrating.Don’t worry! You’re not ‘bad at training.’ Your dog isn’t ‘stubborn’ either.My guess is that you may be making a few quiet, almost invisible mistakes, that are undoing your effort - without you even realising it. I’m diving into 4 of the most common ones in today’s brand new episode of The Stress Free Dog Walks Show.They’re *so* common, I’d bet almost every dog owner is making at least one of them.You’ll discover:The hidden traps that make training feel like one step forward, two steps backWhy progress can vanish the moment you go somewhere different The little everyday actions that may be confusing your dog more than helping themHit play on this one before your very next training session!📈Dog Walking Diagnostic - Discover Your Dog’s Walking Style! Do you know the REAL reason your dog pulls, barks, lunges or ignores you? It’s often not what you think! Discover why your dog struggles on walks - and more importantly, what you can do about it. The Dog Walking Diagnostic Quiz is completely free, takes just 5 mins, and could be your first step toward calmer, stress-free walks with a well-behaved dog you’re proud of.https://stressfreedogwalks.scoreapp.com/ 🐕 Calm Canine BlueprintLeave a rating/review, and head over to https://stressfreedogwalks.com/review to upload your screenshot. Then I’ll send you my Calm Canine Blueprint completely free as a gift. 🍿 Watch the YouTube Showhttps://www.youtube.com/@StressFreeDogWalks 💬 Connect with me and join the conversation!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogwoodadventureplay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DogwoodAdventurePlay
Join me, Katie G, for the Stress Free Dog Walks show every week on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts from!
You’ll get real-world practical advice that you can apply immediately to your own dog, out there on your very next walk, so they ignore distractions and listen to you, walk nicely, and come back when called - even when there’s something more exciting going on!
Even more importantly, I’m showing you why dog training alone will NOT solve your problems. We’re diving deep into everything they DON’T tell you in face-to-face training: the psychology of turning your pulling, barking, lunging dog into a stress free walking companion!
There are SO MANY training classes, 1-1 programmes, books, reels, blogs... but so few dog owners ACTUALLY enjoying relaxing walks. I untangle the common misconception that dog training is all it takes to fix the pulling, barking and lunging... and what you need instead!
It’s free to listen and subscribe, and some episodes I’ll be joined by a stress free dog owner spilling their secrets to success - so you can steal their strategy for your own dog! Plus look out for longer behind-the-scenes juicy bonus episodes with my team of dog trainers and behaviourists!
Find Stress Free Walks on all your major podcast players. Prefer to watch the show instead? YouTube. Or grab a cuppa and read the full written article.
Did I mention? It’s free! Tune in while you’re commuting in the car, jogging at the gym, and of course, walking your dog!
🎙️ Connect with me and join the conversation:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StressFreeDogWalks
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogwoodadventureplay
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DogwoodAdventurePlay
Learning Centre: https://www.stressfreedogwalks.com
UK