How to teach your dog to have good manners on the leash

Dogs follow their owner’s eyes and body language to figure out where to walk. — Christin Klose/dpa

Walking the dog becomes a far less relaxing pastime when your pet is always pulling on the leash or dashing off in every direction.

Training your dog to have good manners on the leash makes everyone’s life easier and takes only a little time and patience. Here are a few things owners should keep in mind, says a German animal magazine.