Leash-Biting

Leash-biting is rare — maybe one or two percent of dogs. But I've seen some really bad cases.

It's the intelligent dogs that do it. Huskies, the other smart breeds. Not Labradors — they're too laid back. The smart ones get bored and start chewing the leash.

Here's what we do. We call it popping. The dog goes for the leash — you pop it, sharp. Boom, boom. Get the attention. Then a firm "No" in a deep voice. The dog won't do it again.

The other move is redirect. The dog reaches for the leash — turn around, walk the other way. Use the walk itself as a reset.

As soon as the dog goes for the leash, redirect. Back and forth, until the biting stops.