If walks are a tug of war or calling your dog back is a gamble, this course is for you. It starts with the leash laws, cleanup rules and public etiquette that apply to every walk, then teaches your dog that a slack leash is what gets them where they want to go, and that coming back to you is the best deal in the park. Every exercise uses rewards. The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior recommends reward-based training only, and found no evidence that force, pain or fear (prong or shock collars, leash jerks, shouting) work better in any situation.
What you'll achieve
By the end of the course
Walks on a loose leash without pulling
Comes back when called, even outdoors
Passes other dogs without lunging or barking
Calmer, more enjoyable walks for both of you
Part 1: Before you start
Your rights and responsibilities
Short reading lessons on what the law says about pets and service animals, and what's expected of you as an owner. Each ends with a quick quiz.
Pets, service animals and the law8 min read
What a trained pet is, and isn't, in the eyes of the law. This keeps you, your pet and our certificate on the right side of it.
Your responsibilities as a dog owner7 min read
The everyday rules that keep you, your dog and your neighbours safe: licences, vaccines, leashes, cleanup and bites.
Part 2: Training
5 training lessons, about 10 minutes each
Each lesson has an animated diagram of the steps, step-by-step practice, troubleshooting tips, a clear goal for moving on, and a quiz.
The magic spot by your leg10 min
Teach your dog that the best place to be on a walk is right beside you.
Tight leash means stop10 min
Pulling only works if it gets them where they want to go. We take that away.
The recall game indoors8 min
Make coming to you the best game in the house.
Long-line recall outside12 min
A long line lets your dog practise freedom safely while you build distance.
Passing other dogs calmly12 min
Teach your dog that seeing another dog means looking back at you.
How you finish
The final skills checklist
When every lesson is done, you tick off each skill once your pet can do it reliably. Your certificate is issued as soon as the list is complete.
Your pet walks on a loose leash past a distraction
Your pet comes when called from 50 feet on a long line
Your pet passes another dog calmly at a comfortable distance
Treatwise Pet School
Certificate of Achievement
Certified Loose Leash and Recall Pet
Awarded for completing every lesson of a reward-based Treatwise training course and its final skills checklist.
The Loose Leash and Recall course was completed by
Handler
Your name
Pet's name
Your pet's name
Breed
Breed
Issued by Treatwise Pet School
This certificate was issued on completion of the Loose Leash and Recall course, after the handler confirmed their pet can perform each skill on the course checklist.
Skills trained
Loose-leash walking, recall on a long line, calm passing of other dogs
Date issued
October 16, 2026
Certificate no.
SAMPLE
Certificate of course completion. Verify it at treatwisepets.com/verify.
