Leash Concepts: Red Light Green Light

Leash manners start on the human end, with a simple protocol, based on using forward motion as the main reward: if the leash is slack, reward with forward motion and treats; if the leash becomes taut, take away forward motion. To take away forward motion, either stop and wait for your puppy to slacken the line, or turn sideways and guide your dog in a "try-again" circle.

The circling method was popularized by the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, which periodically offers a webinar on the topic. Harenhaus K-9 is not associated with FDSA in any way.

Circling and stopping are two techniques to remove forward motion in response to pulling.