Another important part of lead walking is ensuring your puppy does not learn that pulling gets them where they want to go. If a puppy is allowed to move forward on a tight lead, they don’t learn the boundary of the lead or what the pressure means. Instead, a tight lead should consistently result in a pause or a change in direction, helping your puppy understand that they need to stay connected to you. This clarity helps them learn that a loose lead is what allows them to move forward, while pressure on the lead means to slow down or move with their owner.
