Teaching Collar Yielding: How to Help Your Dog Respond Calmly to Leash Pressure

Does your dog pull or brace when they feel leash pressure? That’s opposition reflex — and collar yielding is the key to changing it. In this blog, you’ll learn how to teach your dog to respond to gentle tension with calm, thoughtful movement instead of resistance. We’ll cover step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting tips, and real-life applications for leash walking, handling, and impulse control.