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Anonymous
What kind of leash are you using? If you're using one of those huge clunky ones where you pull a line out that can extend to like 30ft or whatever, throw that piece of shit away. Just get a regular, short leash. Your dog should walk on your left, so hold the leash in your left hand, and if it's a really big dog where you feel you need extra power you can take the trailing end in your right hand. Only give enough slack on the leash for the dog to wander about a foot from your side. Don't watch him constantly while you're walking, look straight ahead where you're going and just walk while leading him. If you're looking at him constantly instead of in front of you the dog thinks you're confused about where to go and will try to lead himself, but if you look like you know where you're going he'll be more likely to follow you because he can tell you're in charge. When you feel the dog start to turn to run to sniff a curb or whatever just quickly give the leash a sharp yank and say "No!" Having the dog on the left will keep him away from the curb (at least if you're walking on the correct side of the street) that he wants to sniff or mark, so that already will make him behave better, and after a few yanks he should get the picture and start walking quietly.
I recommend getting a harness instead of a collar for your dog, by the way. It gives you more control and it easier on the dog since it pulls on the whole body instead of just the throat.
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