How to Train a Dog Without Feeding

A lot of people try to train that behavior with food, and they fail. The reason is your bringing in something that is not a currently active motivation for the dog. I do train my dogs to walk right next me with food, but simply maintaining slack leash. And then you can alter some present antecedents, like the equipment the dog is walking on. You could use a front connection harness, a fillin the blank device that makes it easier for you to manage the dog in a leash.