Things You'll Need
- Dog treats
Instructions
Give the dog the full length of the leash when you are standing or sitting. Reward a calm dog by giving him a dog treat and saying "steady" or "settle."
Say "steady" or "settle" if the dog starts getting anxious. If the dog stays calm for three seconds, reward her in the same way. If you reward while the dog is still anxious, you will be reinforcing her anxious behavior.
Repeat these steps to drive the point home to the dog that he will get treats for staying calm and not pulling on the leash. Practice first with no distractions before moving into a more anxiety-causing environment. Do the exercise later at a slower pace if the dog is not calming down.