How do you fix bad leash behavior?

To stop your dog from biting on the leash while walking, it’s important to first understand why dogs are doing this to begin with. The first step to teaching your dog to stop biting the leash is to teach your dog how to walk on a loose leash by rewarding the behavior that you want. When your dog has their leash on, praise and reward any behavior that you do want from them. This might be giving your dog a treat when they stay close to you or looks in your direction. Frequent rewards for on-leash behavior you like is the foundation for teaching loose leash walking and helps prevent leash biting. For dogs who love to tug, carrying a tug toy can be an effective way to eliminate leash biting. Use the tug toy and use stopping to tug while walking before your dog begins biting the leash. Try proactively engaging your dog as you walk, if you’ve noticed there are places or situations where your dog is more likely to turn and bite at the leash, avoid them. You can also try to keep your dog engaged with treats and play. With consistent practice, your dog will learn that walking next to you is far more rewarding than mouthing at the leash.