Can you use a leash and still be force free? | Hannah Branigan

Podcast: Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training · Hannah Branigan

Opublikowano: 2026-04-16

Somewhere on the internet, someone is arguing that using a leash means you aren't really a force-free trainer. In this solo episode, Hannah unpacks the difference between impact and intent, explains why force-free training is a set of values rather than a guarantee of perfection, and gets into the mechanics of how a leash can function as a neutral tactile cue trained entirely through positive reinforcement. If you've ever felt defensive when someone questions your training tools, this one gives you a more grounded way to think it through. Key Takeaways: Force-free training is an...