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Is There A Difference Between Heeling and Loose Leash Walking? Guest Post by Hannah Branigan of WonderPups Training . It’s our lucky day, folks. One of my very good friends, Hannah, has written a piece for Smart Dog U’s blog. Hannah’s a self-professed dog nerd, a brilliant trainer, and a wickedly funny person. If you haven’t caught her podcast,  Drinking from the Toilet , make sure you head there after you read this. You can thank me later. Without further adieu, heeeeeere’s

The very fact that we can communicate with dogs is nothing short of astounding. We don’t share a language. Our bodies are completely different. Our minds are too. Despite all of these barriers, we can tell our dogs what we want and need—and they can tell us the same. Most importantly, we can show each other love. The connection between humans and dogs is truly incredible. Whether you’ve got a new dog or you want to strengthen the bond you have with a dog who has been in your

This essay was written by Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., and force-free dog trainer Mary Angilly. Many guardians start their training journey by enrolling their dog in a basic manners class, which is often seen as a standard first step. Once the class ends, it's common to assume that their dog's training is now complete. This represents a larger underlying issue with how we understand companion dogs as a whole. Basic manners classes should actually be just the beginning; they should pro