"If your canine companion can't resist escaping during a walk, this innovative trainer recommends implementing a helpful tactic"

Juliana DeWillems, a certified dog trainer and the owner of JW Dog Training & Behaviour, has shared a helpful tip on her Instagram account (@jwdogtraining) that could revolutionise your daily walks with your furry friend.

Dogs often get overly excited when it's time for a walk, and this excitement can lead to leash behaviour problems, such as darting out of the front door before you're ready. DeWillems suggests turning this common issue into a training opportunity by transforming the door opening into a cue for your dog to walk through and turn back to you.

The training process is straightforward and quick. Open the door, allow your dog to walk through, cue their attention, encourage them to turn back to you, and reward them with a treat. Repeating this process will help your dog associate the door opening with the command to return to you, ensuring a safer and more manageable walk for both you and your pet.

DeWillems emphasises the importance of using your dog's most reliable attention cue as they walk out the door. This will help reinforce the command and make it easier for your dog to understand what is expected of them.

If you're still struggling to get your dog to come back to you when they're off-leash during walks, you might find help in the article titled "15 helpful ways to get your dog to come back to you on off-leash walks."

Once your dog has mastered this new behaviour, you can continue with the walk as normal. With this simple training method, you can help keep your dog safe and save yourself potential frustration, especially in busy areas with vehicles.

So, the next time your dog bolts out the door during a walk, remember DeWillems' advice and turn it into a learning opportunity. After all, a well-behaved dog makes for a happier walk!

"If your canine companion can't resist escaping during a walk, this innovative trainer recommends implementing a helpful tactic"