The best way to know how to walk a dog is to understand this crucial principle:
In every walk, there’s a follower, and a leader.
And most of the time, the leader is NOT you.
“What do you mean, Dan? Are you saying that even if I hold the leash, I’m still not in control?”
That’s right!
Which explains why dogs tend to pull ahead of you on the leash, or become so uncontrollable during the walk — stopping to sniff wherever they want, lunging at other dogs — they think they’re the CEO of the walk, and you have to follow them.
But here’s the thing: it’s SO HARD to know when you start to lose control and when your dog begins to take over.
This shift in leadership can be very subtle, but really impactful. And the problem is so common, I see thousands of dog owners struggling with it everyday.
For this reason, I created Doggy Dan Golden Rule #5 which aims to help dog owners tell their dogs “Hey, I know we’re not at home anymore but I’m still the leader here.” And when dog owners take charge of every walk, they enjoy a calmer, happier outing with their dogs.
Read on to learn more.
Key Takeaways:
Walking your dog gives you an opportunity to show to your dog that you’re in charge… even outdoors!
If you want a calmer, less aggressive dog the most important thing to do is to show your dog that you’re in charge of the walk.
For Doggy Dan Rule #5 — How to walk your dog — to work, you need to put the first four rules in place.

LEARN HOW TO WALK YOUR DOG THE RIGHT WAY WITH DOGGY DAN GOLDEN RULE #5!
Table of Contents:
A Recap of The First Four Golden Rules
Rule #5: How to Walk Your Dog To Help Them See You’re In Charge
How to Walk Your Dog: What Goes Wrong Before A Walk
Dog Psychology: How to Walk Your Dog the Better Way with Doggy Dan Golden Rule #5
Structured Walk Vs. Social Walk
4 Helpful Tips on How to Walk Your Dog From a Top Dog Trainer
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A Recap of The First Four Golden Rules
I always remind dog owners who want to know how to walk dogs better that Golden Rule #5 works so much more when the first four rules have been put in place.
If you haven’t checked them out yet, here’s a quick recap.
Rule #1: Controlling the Food
Your dog has to know that you have the ABSOLUTE control over food. You can find more about Rule #1 here.
Rule #2: Delaying Acknowledgement After Separation
If your dog jumps on you after separation, is that an expression of love or a challenge to your leadership? Rule #2 is about establishing your role as the pack leader through delaying acknowledgement after separation.
Learn about Rule #2 here.
Rule #3: Your Terms
To become the reliable, trustworthy pack leader in your dog’s eyes, you and your dog MUST DO EVERYTHING in your terms.
Check out Rule #3 here.
Rule #4: Dealing with Danger
Stop barking and aggression by showing your dog when it comes to danger, YOU’RE THE ONE IN CHARGE AND YOU’RE THE DECISION MAKER. Not them.
Learn about the power of Rule #4 here.
Rule #5: How to Walk Your Dog To Help Them See You’re In Charge
Just like with the first four rules, the fifth rule in the Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules zeroes in on making sure YOU establish yourself as the leader by taking control of the walk.
While the first four rules help you become the pack leader inside the house, the fifth rule communicates to dogs that you’re still the pack leader even if you are outside the property.
It’s you who is in charge, so it’s you they should listen to, depend on to, and obey.
Think about this: Ultimately, we want a calm dog who follows our directions, and does not come with a high-strung, protective energy during the entirety of our time outdoors.
And for that to happen, our dogs should know that they are not in charge. They also don’t call the shots before and during the walk.

 

The Doggy Dan Golden Rule #5 consists of three pillars that can help you take control of your walk..
Pillar #1: You Control the Walk, You Control the Energy
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