Recommended Gear
The Canine Gains gear short-list for Loose-Leash Training.
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A simple, fixed-length 6ft leash is all you need for loose-leash work. Skip the retractable, which only teaches your dog to lean into constant tension.

Small, soft, and something your dog only gets for training. Real meat or cheese beats a dry biscuit every time.

Keeps rewards out of sight and ready to go, so you can pay fast and keep your hands free.

A sturdy tug gives a mouthy dog a legal outlet, so you can trade the leash for the right thing instead of fighting over it.