212 | Why Your Dog Pulls on Leash No Matter What You Try
From Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs by Tracy Franken- Dog Trainer, Vet Tech, Dog Lover, 🐾
June 11, 2026 · 37 min
About this episode
In this episode, Tracy explores the reasons behind why dogs pull on the leash and emphasizes the importance of the dog-owner relationship.
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you tried different harnesses, collars, and training methods only to find that your dog still pulls on leash? Do you feel like you're constantly managing your dog instead of actually enjoying your walks together? Have you ever wondered if leash pulling isn't actually a leash problem at all? In this episode, we're diving into one of the most common struggles dog owners face: Leash pulling. But instead of asking: "How do I stop my dog from pulling?" We're going to explore a different question: "Why doesn't my dog want to walk with me?" Because there is a big difference between a dog walking beside you and a dog choosing to walk with you. We'll talk about: 🐾 Why leash pulling is often a symptom, not the real problem 🐾 The difference between position and partnership 🐾 How fulfillment impacts behaviour 🐾 Why the environment may be more valuable than you realize 🐾 What relevance actually looks like in real life 🐾 Why becoming someone your dog wants to stay connected to changes everything We'll also explore: relationship influence engagement curiosity fulfillment and why some dogs don't need more training...they need a better reason to…
People in this episode
Host: Tracy Franken
Topics covered
- leash pulling
- dog behavior
- dog training
- dog walking
- dog-owner relationship
Keywords
- leash pulling
- dog training
- dog behavior
- dog walking
- relationship
- engagement
- fulfillment
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