Improving your Leash Skills will Lead to Enjoyable Walks with your Dog but your Missing Something…
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“Get rid of the words” people! Your dogs not listening to you anyway. Great advice!
I usually tell my dog everything I went through during the day. She doesn't seem to care all that much but she's the only one who will listen to me.
@@kbooth3528 cheaper than a therapist
The biggest “ah ha” moment from Joel for me is : “I don’t care if your dog wants to……..” . I used to care too much. Great advice. ❤
For me it was "your dog doesn't need to be 100% comfortable, 100% of the time"
That seems to sum up how most people feel about there dogs here. I waited a long time to get dogs til I had time to invest in their training. I schedule quality dog time into every day. They have great lives and that makes me me happy. I am not even sure why most of the people commenting here even want a dog.
"I don’t care about your stupid sit stay at the door." I can't help but like this guy.
Of course not. He would lose the opportunity to yank correct the dog. “We’re going-psych! Yank. No we’re not.
Your way of explaining and training humans is the most helpful! Training the human is what most people don't realize is what you have to do. You make them easier to understand.
Fantastic point. Every action gets a reaction. Change that action and the reaction also changes.
We’ll do this all day!
This is “red light, green light” for dogs. Tamping down excitement and improving attention is the way to go. Thank you, Joel! And best wishes to all participating in the coaching program. You did it! Two gold stars for you and Eric. ⭐️⭐️ And one for Piper and her winning smile. ⭐️
“This isn’t a stick smelling walk” 😂😂😂. Glad of the few things I got right at the start was not letting my dog stop & sniff everywhere. I tell my dog “these are walkies, not stop&sniffies” (until released). Great recap of your signature method - thank you 👍😉.
Clear as water, ALL DAY LONG! I don't know how you could demonstrate and explain any better.
Joel is the GOAT in my personal opinion 🤷🏼♀️
Joel said Caesar was the GOAT.
Yes! My 2yr old white retriever is so stubborn. He loves to go wide and "hang out there"😂 I use this method and revisit Beckham's videos constantly for encouragement and to increase my knowledge/confidence. Thanks from the UK!
When I first watched one of Joel’s videos, I thought this method was nuts. My dog is exactly like this and since I’ve been working on this method it’s been a game changer. I’m so happy that I continued watching Joel’s videos. He is no nonsense but in a caring way. In the end we all want well behaved dogs and it takes work…. It doesn’t just happen. Thank you Joel♥️
If you keep putting out such good videos, I feel I should be able to test out of the first level of the program😂
I’ve been watching you for a while. This back and forth justifying why this method works is starting to be funny. If a dog owner, after watching this one video does NOT understand this method at its core, perhaps they shouldn’t be a dog owner 😂. My goodness do you break it down every time so simply.
I can attest to Joel's method working well for my two street-rescue rednoses!! Now I just do a little refresher every 6-12 weeks. ❤❤❤🐾💕🙏🏽 Joel & team are the best!
Kicking myself for not doing this from day one. He is seven now. I am disabled, poor balance and lots of body pains. Must Start Now. Because walks are not in the picture with his pulling me to sniff at high speed. He walks nicely in an open space, but, man, those ditches smell like heaven!
Give it a try for a few days in a row and see how you go A Gentle leader might be the right choice in your situation..
@KazeNoTaniFarmHakuba I agree gentle leader Joel always says is like power steering, it will amplify input to the dog so you don't need strength. That's why they use it on horses, horses with a collar would drag any human all over the face of the Earth, but halters is the magic!
I love my gentle leader! I have used one for multiple dogs for decades! I pretend my dog is a horse even though she is a medium size dog.
I used to think it wasn’t fair when you did that. Now I completely get it! Great explanation.
Thank you so much! Just tried this out with my crazy German short hair pup, Total 180. We'll see how tomorrows walk goes, but for the first time is actually paid attention on a leash
I’ve binged your videos and I truly believe my dog wins the stubborn award. She’s one year and just tests and tests and doesn’t want to do anything she’s told. I don’t know if she’s super dumb or smart.
I wouldn’t be so quick to blame the dog. What can you do to support her learning?
This is perfectly appropriate for my situation with my dog. Perfect timing to release this. Thank you!
I'm 6 weeks in with my 3.5yo rescue cockapoo with all sorts of behavioural issues, including mad pulling, and the doorway method (both leaving and entering a place) is the single biggest step forward we've taken so far. Perfect walking only lasts for 20 minutes at the moment, but we're getting there! Thanks Joel.
Such valuable & basic info. If people would just stop “accommodating” the dog going/doing what THEY want… most dogs behavior issues wouldn’t exist. 👏👏👏
Your the real deal. Nothing more to say.👌
Great video, Joel! Thanks!
Thanks Joel. I can't wait to try this on my year-old Shepherd mix.
Excited to start coaching program!!!!!!
Brilliant 🤩
Master class instructional video! So many great skills & training techniques are explained here! Thank you!
I just want to say THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge and experience. Your method worked so well on my dog. I wish I knew this when I had my previous dog.
Great stuff Joel. I re-homed an 8 month Golden that had never been walked on a leash, not socialised with other dogs before I got him. Now after having him for over a year and following your methods he’s pretty good…not perfect. He’s great using your ‘doorway method’, moves calmly out of the door and stops as I lock the door, then looks and we move off calmly. Walks well on a loose leash, very little pulling, looking back at me…etc….UNTIL we get near to another dog then forgets all the good walking; mainly he’s a bit reactive to some other dogs, especially small yappy ones or a very reactive Rottweiler. Mostly his reactivity is kicked off by the other dogs whose owners are clueless and typically say “good boy/girl” to their dog! However he is great meeting several other Goldens and a few Cockapoos who he has made friends with. Clearly the reactivity is ‘work in progress’; it is slowly improving (using Joel’s reactivity methods) but I think the point I’m making to other owners is to not expect too much too soon, the problem isn’t fixed in weeks, or even many months….be patient. Having said that, if there’s anyone who can advise on how I can speed things up I’d love to hear from them! Thanks Joel from Cambridge UK🇬🇧
this channel is a masterpiece. I'll leave this comment to promote the video. I tried to use different methods and different tools, but when I started using your advice, I went back to a regular leash and a regular collar, my relationship with my dog began to improve (3 year old Akita dog). Of course, he is not perfect, but I began to notice that he is a good guy and he began to pay more attention to my words, gestures and actions. and we not only love each other, but also respect each other. the conclusion I drew from all your videos? key to success: first you need to achieve good behavior of the dog on a leash at home (or in the yard, since my dog lives not in the house, but in the yard) -> good behavior will also be on the street. If a dog behaves disgustingly in the house, how can I expect it to behave well outside?
Just in case there's more people watching this that also have tiny dogs: This works really well with them too. I used Joels training on my Chihuahua and he's miles better now on walks. Only difference is, I use a harness to not damage the neck.
I’m trying this with my 4lb chihuahua but she gets scared when I do a light tug on the leash. Any time I try to correct her she freaks out and gets scared and pulls away harder. Did yours do this at first? I don’t want to make her fearful but also don’t know how to safely correct her. She’s a nightmare on a leash.
@@brooklynbolton6360 Mine panicked first too. He'd cower and do the whole lip-lick thing. Then he'd go back to pulling and I'd have to do it again. I had to do it a couple of times in a row. And whenever he actually staid close to me he got loads of praise and treats. Just to try and cement the whole "look if you stay with me it's awesome and you don't get tugged" thing. Maybe your girl doesn't understand what the right thing to do is yet and that's why she panics?
Excellent video, explaining things very well. Doing this method in the early days helped my dog immensely. It does help control leash reactivity by training the dog to have hesitation and impulse control, by learning the dog to have split focus and understanding who is the boss and decision maker on walks. It becomes, you taking the dog on a walk, not the dog taking you on a walk.
I would love a video about reactive dogs and fence lines/fence fighting. Great video, can’t wait to try this, my aussie/border collie is super reactive on the leash.
Me too. Great suggestion.
he has a video on training Prince not to fence fight
This is great if you live in a house. I live in an apartment where people are constantly coming and going and my 8 month old puppy wants to jump on everyone and say hi. Basically I just have to get him in and out the door as quick as possible. I can’t really hang out at the door.
Hang out somewhere calm, the point is not the door, but to stop the dog from leaving you the moment you take a step.
My struggle with my Irish setter is when we are walking towards a fun place. It doesn't matter how many test stops or turn arounds I do, it doesn't click that she needs to be with me as we go to the park. I use face harness too and struggle with transition off of it.
JOEL! I've been doing your method to the T my last couple walks no matter how many stops or how long the walk takes, my border collie he's still reactive but SO MUCH BETTER. There was a dog off leash, i saw him i knew he was going to run up to me and my dog, before the dog got to me, i picked my 62 lbs border Collie up instantly, to protect him and to protect the little bull dog. My dog was upset did a little growl and one bark but nothing bad happened and he was calm enough i could pick him up. Silver lining 😭
"This isn't a stick smelling walk" lmao Joel
Our male retriever is 6 months old….when can we implement this? Can we start now- I know your dog there is 10 months old- can we expect him to start getting this at his age? He loves going outside on a long leash- but we kinda just let him go where he wants - we live on 2 acres surrounded by woods - So the environment is a bit different from many people. But we still want him to focus on us - thanks! I love your attitude - “I don’t care what the dog wants”’. 😂. I’m kinda tired of the trainers who are constantly giving treats - just like I raised my kids - “it’s not about you” 😊 Love your videos. Thanks so much.
You’ll want to start around 9 months, but even then you’ll want to keep it light. They’re out of their puppy minds. A year old is when the dog is an adult and can understand the correction.
@@austyn5004 thanks so much for your response. That is helpful!!
This has solved severe leash reactivity with my dog. I use a slipleash. However, I have noticed that she needs a little reminder course every couple of months. She kinda forgets, or just slowly gets sassy again. Only takes 1 correction though, since she knows what she is supposed to do😅 Another thing I strongly believe in is structured walks. I think Cesar tought me that. When we walk, we walk. When I tell you to sniff stuff and pee, you can. Physical corrections never worked when she was into high gear, she didn’t feel a thing, choked herself out. Just seeing red😂 Got annoyed, redirected on me, little half assed, but still. This video is gold. Thanks for keeping us educated Joel!
I’m not sure what the point of walking the dog is? Am I nuts to think this is my dog’s time. he’s been waiting for it and I really want him to enjoy it. I call it connected walking when I ask, he’s walking by side when he asks (not by pulling) He goes to sniff. Whenever possible I have him on a long line so he could sniff freely and make sure that we do at least one off leash walk a day.
@@Dognerdca That’s great! My dog just needs a lot of structure, or she will be reactive, pushy and totally unsafe. She does really well when she is just told to follow me and focus on walking together. Also, she walks/runs off leash in a forest or field daily for at least 40 minutes, and meeting other dogs. So that’s her freedom-time.
Really understand your training methods.. brilliant advice and videos. Can you help with an 8-month-old male golden retreiver who occasionally starts jumping and frustration towards me on walk?
i don't know if your going to answer this but i have a dog that ive done the door way method and the stopping and turning method and treats but she still doesn't pay attention. if there is a squirl she's like " i dont care about you" and yanks over there. i have a prong collar on her , (i know your not a fan of that collar) that seems to help but i dont know how to get her to pay attention to me. she is a 4 year old female mutt. the DNA test we did on her was Husky, Sheperd, Pit, beagle, mix. it probably doesn't help that im only a 15 year old trying to train there dog lol
I also have a pitt/husky mix and he nevers pays attention too. You go girl
She’s mixed with quite a few stubborn breeds. That might have something to do with it.
I´m in quite of a bind. Started working at a doggy daycare. Love dogs, always have had well-trained dogs. I also really need the money, with a 2 year old and a bad economy.. beggars cant be choosers. So. This place more or less only use "good reinforcements". Lure the dogs with treats on the walks. (like, as soon as they look at you, treat.) However.. thats the only thing. If they pull, try to call them in or use treats. If they see any wildlife, other dogs or somehow gets fixated on something... you guessed it. treats. I can understand that it doesn´t look good for "average Joe" when they see corrections, that it might hurt the dogs, and that you are the face of the company when you take them for walks. But this is just crazy. There is no, "wait, until they are calmed" and go outside, there is no corrections... Anyone got any ideas?
Hello, love your videos and your direct attitude ! When we release our 6 months golden retriever, how can we make her understand that’s it’s not okay to pull wherever she wants to go even though she is released ? I want her to discover the world but not by pulling which she sometimes does. Thank you for the answer
I really appreciate your knowledge sharing. Really appreciate it! I learned so much and I have committed as much as I could. Now I have really good Border Collie. He waits in front of the gate until I say, ok lets go. But it still pulls on the leash 1 year old. He pulls when we start our walk and all the time, until he gets some play, or dog company and play. Basically I call it until he uses some of his energy. He knows I don't like it, I am showing it to him from few months old, but it is still there. I was thinking of prong so many times, but I never boght it. Is it late? Strangely he pulls much less with harness!? That also prolonged my decision and made me question my self. What do you suggest? PS of course I tried your no pull leash method.
I’m a big fan so take this as a compliment…but that is an old video that I learned from already. 😂 Great video nonetheless😊
It’s not old. I filmed it last week. The dog is with us right now.
You are thinking of an earlier demo of this method with Jet, the Golden, I believe. Reinforcement is good for us, too!
I'm probably not there yet (8 month old mini aussie). Our dog stays at the door. I walk out and she stays with the door open until I say "OK" and then she leaves with me. When we meet other dogs or people, she sits quietly next to me on the path, but she really wants to see other dogs and people.
Why do I have a sneaky suspicion some 'professional' trainers say you are abusing the dog. :) i love your videos and I have always had the same mentality with training or working with a dog. I am just an owner of a dog and the new dog is a rescue thats dog reactive.
They say the same thing about Dog Daddy, and he literally takes last-day-til-euthanasia dogs and corrects them in an hour.
Its like having a child say please and thank you to get an ice cream, but once you take your eye off them they throw it at a car window for fun. Just becuase you have a sit stay at the door doesnt mean their behavious without supervision is going to be correct
Doggy is listening carefully😂❤ 3:37
I walk two dachshunds and second half of walk is always great .... because they tend to know (regardless of changing walk route) that they are on the way back home. I'm sure most dogs are this smart! First half of walk is always a bit of a struggle with both dogs well behind me as I tug a bit on their respective harnesses on the split lead leash. Curious what anyone would recommend in this scenario, which is the opposite of the aggressive/excited dogs that lunge ahead of their human. My dogs telepathically seem to say to each other " let's prove our point that we are not thrilled about this walk by staying waaaay back." Verbal clues or a tug on leash with small treat reward might bring one dog even with me, but the second pooch is introverted and also not motivated by treats or even verbal excitement. Thoughts?
My dog sit stays at the door, then I release him and he waits with me/walks with me out down the porch. But he's still reactive sometimes 😭
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This is a great method. I will try this tomorrow with my hyperactive dog. How do you feel about Martingale collars for training?
It's a great if your regular collar has slipped off before, the extra pressure makes it tighter so that will never happen with a martingale. But... Training my pomsky to walk outside with one just makes her keep choking since she's a very energetic puppy. I switched to a step in halter, pulls so much less, and rarely chokes herself.
I used to make my dog sit at the door before I let him out. Would open door tell him to sit and stay and trained him to not move until I said ok go. I would go sit on couch and literally ignore him for 5-10 min before giving him the ok.
How would you go about training 2 dogs at once? Or would you recommend doing training sessions separately?
I have a 6 month old mini poodle … he’s very headstrong …. Watched this video in the morning, took him out and did this door technique. TELL MEEEEE how it worked right away? lol my puppy is walking like he’s a pro !! However he’s still a little reactive (he wants play) towards dogs that stop and stare at him but this was day 1! Outside of that this 1000% works highly recommended! If anyone has suggestions on what I might be doing wrong when dogs approach? I walk the other way and redirect but he kinda ignores the corrections and I don’t want to pull too hard he’s 12lbs
Have been following your methods for my poodle mix, he's about a year and a half but still very scatterbrained on walks. These methods make him about 30-40% better as you typically say, but sometimes not. How much of it is also based on age? I am guessing they mellow out a bit as they get older but maybe not?
Do you have a video on a dog that stops/sits on walks when going a certain direction? The leash method you've shown has worked very well for my 4 year old dog, but she refuses to walk passed certain houses/areas occasionally. Anxiety/fear, and short of dragging her nothing has worked. Maybe just pick her up and carry her there anyway I'm not sure. But I haven't found a video on your channel with this specific issue
My Great Pyrenees mix broke out of the Gentle Leader somehow on our last walk. The buckle came undone, and she is in a medium, which fits her well. Luckily she was just trying approach another dog barking from the fence, so she didn't run away and we were able to get control quickly. Any advice? I love the gentle leader, but I'm thinking we might need to switch back to a flat collar.
I had that happen a few times, they are a bit flimsy on strong & clever dogs, they can get out of it. I Went to 2 leads, 1 one harness or collar for backup for a while to get through the training.
This is great but for an older dog that really does not care is a continual training session with a 9 year old! She continues to try to go ahead. She does not go out the doorway. But she will take advantage the moment you are not watching.
Does she know how to sit when you ask her?
Regarding the go-get method, if I'm using a long lead, should I still go and get the dog BY THE COLLAR or are nudge/tugs on the lead as effective?
No need to go get when the long leash is on.
Stupid question- will this work with the little dogs? 5-6 pound min pin
Can you show the same on a husky? I understand the idea, but mine would think that you're just being mean and weird at the moment, and it will not affect the actual dog meeting. I think mine is more like territorial guy. He owns 5km around our place and other dogs are eather danger to his nice position or potential friends. He looks for both constantly during walks. All on the leash are definitely a threat. 😅
How early can you do this?
I have been doing this with my dog and it works sooo great when we are just walking. He really keeps his focus on me. However, when he gets to the sniffing, he often then gets distracted and starts pulling while in the middle of sniffing. Any advice on how to not let them pull while they sniff and just keeping them more focused when allowing sniffing/potty breaks in general? 😩😩😩
My dog is a mixed 9 month old. When I turn around she just takes the correction and 180s away without ever looking at me. I've done treats, gentle leader, harness. Tried all your methods looking like a crazy man doing 180s not going anywhere. She knows 'look at me' but won't do it even when in a sit position. She takes treats then runs off. Driving me nuts!
My girl is 2 1/2 years old now (ACD). I'm still out there changing directions, never getting home ... but seriously, I always feel like a fool. She knows when we are training, then she's perfect, but once we cross the road for a real walk, she does not care. Otherwise she's great, recall is 100% just the freaking pulling on our walks. I tried every method out there.
I would love more videos like this one where you don’t have to say anything to the dog because my dog is deaf. Been looking to see if he has any videos for training deafies. If anyone has any advice I’d appreciate it!
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I have a 1year 3months border collie who is really hard headed, how can I get him to listen with treats if I've been feeding him raw and now regular treats mean nothing to him. The raw food is higher value.
I've watched sooo many of these videos but still don't really know how to implement this with my 9.5 month old cavalier (he's a little larger than many). 🤦🏻♀️ There are no videos I've seen yet with a small dog who has throat problems/chokes incredibly easy on a collar so has to use a harness. Heck, because of how short he is I can't even really use the front ring on it since he trips over the leash/gets it between his legs. I live in an apartment so walks are non-negotiable. We go on at least 3-4 walks a day for 15-30 mins each time. That's not including quick trips to potty. Any advice from anyone on how to use this method on my dog would be greatly appreciated! I will say that he is really good at stopping when I do. But he won't pay attention to me and as soon as I move again he's pulling again immediately. Him stopping is another issue in itself. There are many times he just wants to sit and watch everything. It's super hard to get him to move when he wants to do this. He is rather good at following me if I make sporadic turns and even somehow predicting a sporadic turn. 🤷🏻♀️ Trests are often useless with him. They'll work at the start of the walk, but by the middle, even if he's being good and i want to reward him, he often doesn't care to eat them. Loves the treats inside the home though.
We adopted a skittish, unsocialized golden retriever 3 weeks ago. He was kept in a cage with other dogs x 7mos and not socialized by his backyard breeder. A rescue organization bought him from Craigslist to get hi to a safe environment. He does great inside. In the backyard, however, he does not come to us and he is skittish. Any suggestions? Thank you.
He needs time, you can’t rush the process, he’s making big adjustments and it’s only been three weeks. Be patient with him, he’s used to confined spaces and the yard is probably a bit scary right now. I used to take my fearful rescue out in our yard on a leash at first so she could explore without being overwhelmed. After a few days she would explore on her own. Find what makes your new boy comfortable and work with that. Good luck!🐾🐾
@topcatwarrior thanks for your reply and recommendation. It has been a few weeks now and he is doing much better. He has decompressed, is learning his new home, his pack, and our routine. He’s much better fetching AND returning the ball!
@@jvjdrn I’m so glad to hear that, well done!💕🐾🐾
Where was the podcast yesterday? I was starting to get worried Joel died and now those plans for the channel to live on are being implemented.
I’m alive and well. If I get suicided don’t let Eric take my KZhead fortune.
Using chicken for reinforcement; is it cooked or raw?
Yeah retriever easy. Do a viszla hyper distracted hyper active. In the morning first walk
Chill, he got it
My retriever is more stubborn and has more energy than any other dog I've ever had. He's 3 and still so exuberant lol they're not always as easy as they look. My other dog is lazy by comparison.
Thanks. Impulsive std. poodle rescue in hormonal adolescence. I am losing my mind, trying to decrease reactivity and also give him enough exercise.
I taught my Cane Corso girl, leave it from day one. She will not eat her food until I say "break"
HI Tried this with a refusal young Husky. He decided to pump the swinging glass door with his paws. I stepped back until the door caught his 2 front paws . Done . Now he only waits for me to exit . I call this the 'Porcupine effect' . A dog learns when he gets pricked in nature. He decided to chew my wife's high heel, I threw it at him. Now he only stares at it. Get your money back.
You throw stuff at your dog? You shouldn't be allowed to have a dog
How do you make the dog look at you? My 11 month old shiba will stop with a correction, but will not make eye contact. I’ve tried a gentle leader for 3 weeks now, and it moves is head but his eyes are elsewhere and when he DOES look at me it’s a side eye and a look of “why should I listen to you”
You can't demmand engagement (eye contact and attraction to u). Accept the little victory that your Shiba IS stopping and staying when you indicate. The more pressure you give even when the dog is already doing what is expected, that is how your dog will not look at you. My dog doesn't need to be devoted to me to be great.
Hey, i have a Sprollie pup, i literally cannot get her to go out on a leash... She outright refuses to walk on a leash, however, she will walk on it if i take her out the back yard... I have no idea why this is. Even when shes in the backyard on a leash, she doesnt let me walk her, she tries to walk off by herself (basically walking me). Need help to kick this habbit of hers, not sure how to tackle this.
Can someone explain what to do if your dog doesn't give a f about hitting the end of the leash? I have a working line GSD who is hard as nails, hitting the end of the leash is not really a correction to him....
I'm on my 5th GSD, less than 6 months old now. I have a prong collar that I used on a previous dog. If I have a hard time with her, I'll use it. I think it would make a difference for you. There are videos on youtube for properly using a prong collar. You'll want to watch those if you never used one. Good luck.
Dog is patiently waiting duh !
What's fair. A dog causing muscle ,tendon joint pain , and neck pain from a dog that just don't stop pulling and jetting off. Or not walking a dog period .
I know what is that…i have the same problem with my golden and is bad not walking becouse its getting worse…i start lessons with a dog trainner and she is getting better…also putting her in the middle of the people and dogs is so overwhelming that she is calm down.
QUESTION. Whats the best way to modify the doorway method if you have closers on your doors? Do you prop them open, remove them, a sit stay, etc. Because if you throw open the door and they fly out. The door would close to much before you can pull them back in.
Stand by the door with a boot or sneaker on and as soon as you open the door, jam it with your foot. All you're doing is standing there and letting the dog run out of leash on its own. So stand at the door where the hinges are, and push open till you can put your foot there to stop it, but still see the dog and let them come back to you.
If you’re holding the leash, you have to act like a leader. Your dog should be able to count on you in the world you’ve brought them to. If you’re allowing them to lead you, you’re expecting them to solve all perceived problems. It’s way too much to expect from most pets and too much without extensive training for service dogs.
Is this an old video?
New dog same common problem
Not old. The video was filmed a week ago and the dog is there now.
New video, same topic as some of his previous ones.
I watch all of these leash training videos and I don’t get tired of them but I wonder if you get tired of explaining it 😂
Never forget you are the king or queen and the dog is your hound. A hound always obeys its master.
Leash skills does not have include pulling the dog around by the gentle leader. It’s not meant to be used that way!!