No Pull Harness Walking Guide

Our No Pull harnesses are the BEST...and the right walking technique will help you get the most out of your harness every single time you take your dog for a walk.

This guide will show you exactly what we recommend for on-leash walking. Not only will it help teach your dog not to pull, it will also be much easier on your arms, wrists and hands.

1. Adjust the harness so that it is nice and snug – it should not move around on the body when walking on-leash.

2. Clip the leash to the D-ring on the chest.

3. Hold the leash using a two-hand grip – put the thumb of your dominant hand inside the handle at the top of the opening, then grip around the handle with the other four fingers like you're making a fist. With the other hand, grip the leash around 40-50% of the way down the leash.

4. Start walking from the dog's side, not behind it. With the correct grip, the leash should not be close to the dog's legs and should offer a bit of room for the dog to move around, but your dog will definitely be on a "short leash."

5. If your dog tries to pull, they will turn to the side instead of moving forward. When they DO try to pull, pull back a bit using your non-dominant hand to apply some resistance as well. You'll be amazed at how little effort is required to do so. :) 

6. Your dog will realize that they can't get where they want to go by pulling. Over time (usually as quick as a week or two), they'll try to pull less and less until they don't try at all.