Ep267 - Structured walking: The 20-20-20 rule

Ep267 - Structured walking: The 20-20-20 rule

From Life With Your Dog by Panos Anagnostou & Luke Badman

December 23, 2025 · 45 min · Episode 267

About this episode

The episode discusses the 20-20-20 Rule for structured dog walking to improve leash behavior and reduce overstimulation.

Most dog owners walk their dogs every day… and still end up with pulling, reactivity, and chaos on the leash. Why is that? In this episode, Panos and Luke break down the 20/20/20 Rule — a simple, repeatable walking structure that balances discipline, freedom, and training. You’ll learn why the walk should be split into three clear phases:• A structured loose leash walk to set the mental tone• Free time with purpose — including real-world training• A structured return to help your dog regulate and settle This episode explains how to stop turning walks into overstimulation sessions and start using them to build focus, reliability, and a calmer dog at home. If your dog “gets plenty of walks” but still behaves like they’ve had three coffees, this one’s for you. Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> Luke @ www.instagram.com/itslukebadman >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com

People in this episode

Hosts: Panos Anagnostou, Luke Badman

Topics covered

  • dog training
  • walking techniques
  • leash behavior
  • dog reactivity
  • pet care

Keywords

  • structured walking
  • 20-20-20 rule
  • dog training
  • loose leash
  • reactivity
  • pet behavior
  • dog walks

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Organizations: npdogtraining.com, instagram.com/itslukebadman, facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast, instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast, lifewithyourdogpodcast.com

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