Should your child walk your dog on a leash? There is a lot to think about, even for adults. Every dog is different, so I may teach loose leash walking differently depending on the dog…and the handler. And I may break down the behavior in many smaller components. Keep in mind, that maintaining no tension while walking with a rope attached to your body (and the body of a human) while passing things that are scary, exciting or just interesting is NOT a skill most dogs were born with. Before you hand off that leash to your young child to hold, I hope that you will take a few minutes to read this post. [Read more…] about Should Your Child Walk Your Dog?