Get your dog in a sitting position while you are standing still. When you take off to walk take off on your left foot. It is important that you use your left foot each and every time. Your dog will get to learn that when you step off on your left foot that they walk to. You will use your right foot when you want your dog to stay, which is why it is important you don't mix them up or you might end up with a very confused puppy.
When you first start walking your dog they may try to pull you around. You must remember who the pack leader is and make your dog follow you. When a dog tries to pull it can be one of two reasons.
1. Your dog is excited to be out and about. They get overwhelmed by all the new smells and just forget all about you. If your dog gets easily distracted then this process will be hard but you will definitely be able to correct it if you stick to these methods as they have worked time and time again.
2. They do not respect you as their pack leader, and so are not following your commands. I wouldn't expect it to be this one at first, but if you continue seeing problems and I'm talking about after months of training then maybe you have a problem with authority.
There are a few things that you can do to stop a dog pulling on the lead. To start keep your dog on a short leash so as you can stop them before they run too far away.
This is a good method that works but will take some persistence on your part. It simply involves you taking charge over your dog. If you are walking and your dog pulls you in one direction you must simply turn around and walk in the other. If they then pull you in that direction turn around and walk the opposite way. It sounds tedious I know and it might take a while for your dog to catch on but what you are doing is showing that you are in charge and your dog must follow you, not the other way around. This will only work if you stay persistent, if you only do this for 5 minutes and then just give up and let your dog pull you around for the rest of your walk you are only letting your dog think that they are in charge.
Reward your dog when they are walking beside you and tell them what a good dog they are. As I said it may take a while and you may feel silly turning around every few meters but it definitely works so give it a try.

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