"HOW TO WALK A DOG.
Do walks feel messy, frustrating, or physically exhausting because your dog pulls, drags, zig-zags, or locks onto everything around them? Many handlers struggle not because their dog is “bad,” but because leash walks create constant tension, unclear expectations, and inconsistent feedback.
This group class is designed to help you build calmer, more balanced walks by focusing on leash mechanics, handler timing, and clear walking patterns — not strict obedience, constant correction, or forcing a perfect heel.
You’ll learn how to recognize which behaviors to allow, interrupt, or redirect during a walk, how to reduce unnecessary leash tension, and how to guide your dog clearly without turning every walk into a control battle.
The goal isn’t perfection. It’s smoother walks, better communication, and a dog who can move through the world on leash with more ease — and a handler who knows what to do, when to do it, and why.
What this program includes:
Leash behavior recognition — learning what to allow, interrupt, or encourage.
Handler reinforcement habits — identifying where rewards accidentally create pulling.
Voluntary engagement on leash — without stopping the walk constantly.
Passing protocols — clear patterns for dogs and people.
Real-world application — practiced with unfamiliar teams.
No prong collars, shock collars or aversive tools are used in this course.
About the course:
- Number of dogs in a group: max 5
- Duration of the course: 5 weeks
- Duration of a class: 1h
- When: on Saturdays morning
- Where: SDSU Mission Valley River Park
- Age of dogs: 6 months and older
- Breed: any breed is welcome
- Price: $250
- This class is active and movement-based. Handlers should expect to walk, practice patterns, and repeat exercises in real time
After you submit the form, I’ll reach out to confirm fit and next steps
When does the class begin? Enrollment is open.
The next round begins on March 21st. If you’d like to be considered for the next session, fill out the form and I’ll reach out with details.
What will I learn? If this is your first time working with Gretta’s Dog Training and me, you will learn a ton. Besides teaching what to do, I like to explain why. That helps to understand dog’s perception, what motivates them and how to affect it.
Is this class the right fit for you? If your dog has already built up severe reactivity — meaning intense barking, lunging, or even attempting to bite people or other dogs — this group class may not be the best place to start. This also applies if your dog becomes so overstimulated or fearful that it’s hard to physically control them, or it doesn’t feel safe for them (or others) to be around dogs in close proximity.
It’s normal for dogs to bark or get distracted, and we can work through that in class — especially if your dog is able to calm down, take treats, and re-engage with you over time. But if their reactions escalate quickly and they can’t come back down, private sessions are likely the better fit to begin with.
With Private Coaching, we’ll work one-on-one in real-life settings that help set your dog up for success, with no pressure from the group environment.
Not sure how to tell what’s best? Just reach out — I’ll help you figure it out:
📧 grettasdogtraining@gmail.com
📱 Text: (872) 985-3830
Best for dogs who struggle with pulling, tension, or inconsistent leash behavior
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