As a dog trainer, my favorite thing in the world to teach is proper leash walking skills. It’s one of the harder behaviors to teach a dog, and with all the different types of equipment out there, so many people try and fail. I recommend using a front-clip harness or a head halter of some kind and a 4 or 6 foot leash. I don’t use prong collars or choke chains, and I certainly don’t allow retractable leashes.
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