A practical digital eBook for first-time puppy owners who want calmer, more enjoyable walks without constant pulling or harsh corrections.

Learn how to notice what happens before the lead tightens, build loose-lead skills in a calm environment, and gradually practise around real-world distractions such as dogs, cyclists and dropped food.

Using a distance-first approach, you’ll learn how to recognise when your puppy is ready to manage a situation, create space when needed, and reward moments of slack lead or attention returning to you.

This guide gives you a clear, realistic starting point for building better walking habits with your puppy, at a pace that works for both of you.

• What you’ll learn

How to recognise what happens before the lead tightens
How to build loose-lead skills in a calm environment
How to practise around dogs, cyclists and dropped food
How to create distance when your puppy feels overwhelmed
How to reward slack lead and attention returning to you
How to build calmer, more enjoyable walking habits