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My top 10 Important Tips for Walk Your Dog Day! 1. LET THEM SNIFF Your dog isn't a soldier and a walk is not a march. Let them enjoy the walk. It's totally okay for your dog to be ahead of you on the walk. All you really need is a loose leash, most of the time. That way, you can keep your eyes on your dog! 2. Pay for check-ins Treats, toys, or just happy contact can reinforce your dog's choice to look at you. This is a skill you can develop over time, so if it's not working for you, learn more! 3. Slow Stop If you need to stop, get their attention. Or if you use a leash, stop gently. The Slow Stop is a special skill that humans take time to learn. If you stop more gently, dogs are less reactive and it's safer for their bodies. And yours. Read through to the end for where to learn this skill. 4. TwO HANDS If you have two hands, keep them both on the leash to be able to gently adjust the length. 5. Breathe Your state of arousal affects your dog's nervous system. R...