How to walk two dogs with one leash

By Juliet Myfanwy Johnson

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

Double-dog leash or leash connector
Doggie treats

How to Walk Two Dogs with One Leash

Step 1:
Buy a double-dog leash at your local feed store or pet supply shop. It's really a connector for your old leash, and it has a ring with two separate leashes, one for each dog, sprouting from it.
Step 2:
Connect your old leash to the top ring of the double-dog connector. Have each of your dogs sit while you clip the leash connector onto their collars. The key to walking two dogs at once is getting them to respect the dog walker; they might as well start listening to you from the moment you attach the leash.
Step 3:
Keep both dogs next to each other as you head out the door.
Step 4:
Walk with both dogs on one side of you. The double-dog leash connector will work best if they walk side-by-side. If one dog starts drifting over behind you, gently pull him back to the other dog. They will get used to walking alongside each other, and your job will get easier.
Step 5:
Keep your eyes out for things your dogs like to chase (like squirrels). If you spot the squirrel before they do, call them over to you and have them sit. Give each dog a treat. Eventually, every time you call them, they will immediately come over and sit for a treat. Keeping them focused on you makes walking two dogs on one leash a gentler experience.

Tips & Warnings

Once you have a double-dog leash, you will never go back to two separate leashes. It makes walking two dogs a wonderful experience.

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