Amanda VanTassel | Master the Walk: Why Dogs Pull and How to Stop It | E61
From The Pet Care Report by The Pet Care Report
April 9, 2025 · 26 min · Season 1 · Episode 61
About this episode
Amanda VanTassel discusses effective leash walking techniques and training tips for dogs that pull.
In this episode of the Pet Care Report Podcast by Pet Summits, host Melissa Viera welcomes Amanda VanTassel, owner of No Hassle Dog Training, to discuss leash walking. Amanda shares her personal experience with her dog, Mabel, and provides practical tips on handling dogs that pull on leashes, including using long lines and reducing distractions. Amanda also covers the importance of calmness, breaking down training into manageable steps, and using landmarks and timing for effective leash training. (01:31) Understanding Leash Walking Challenges (03:49) Practical Tips for Better Leash Walking (04:57) The Benefits of Long Lines (07:46) Training Puppies to Prevent Pulling (10:18) Indoor Enrichment Activities for Bad Weather (12:28) Managing Excited Dogs (20:27) Professional Tips for Dog Trainers Follow Amanda VanTassel at: https://nohassledogtraining.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/nohassledogtraining https://www.instagram.com/nohassledogtraining/ Follow our Host, Melissa Viera, at https://mjspettrainingacademy.com Want to see more from Pet Summits? Subscribe to the PetSummits YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@PetSummits Check out the latest free events here…
People in this episode
Host: Melissa Viera
Guest: Amanda VanTassel
Topics covered
- leash walking
- dog training
- handling pulling
- indoor activities
- puppy training
- dog behavior
Keywords
- leash walking
- dog training
- pulling
- long lines
- puppy training
- indoor enrichment
- dog behavior
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: No Hassle Dog Training, Pet Summits
Places: Canada
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