Day 2 — The leash reset

The leash resetleash resetThe three-move sequence taught in Day 2: **stop, slack, turn**. Any time your dog hits the top of the arousal ladder on leash, you run the reset and start the walk over. It's not a correction — it's a reposition. is three moves, in order. Every time your dog hits overstimulation (staring, stiff tail, tight mouth), you run the reset and start over. No correction. No drill. Just reset and reposition.

The three moves

1. Stop moving. Your feet are the first cue, not the leash.
2. Slack. Drop the leash hand to your hip — zero tension.
3. Turn. Rotate 90° away from the trigger and walk 10 steps.

Why a longline matters for week 1

A 5m longlinelongline gives your dog enough room to make choices while you practice the reset without yanking. I use this one for Max during the first two weeks of any new behavior:

Printable reminder

The leash-reset cue card is inside the Starter Kit — laminate it and keep it in your coat pocket: