A dog trainer has shared a quick method to get your pooch to 'stop pulling' on the lead in minutes.

Many dog owners rely on leads for better control when walking their . These tools prevent them from running away, particularly in communal spaces like parks. It's not unusual for to tug on their lead during walks, an issue that can prove difficult for handlers.

Many dog lovers may find themselves at a loss on how to curb this behaviour or might struggle to grab their dog's attention to tell them to stop. Ethan Steinberg, a canine training expert based in Alexandria, , US, offers guidance and instructions to owners via social platforms and has attracted a whopping 6.1million likes on .

In one of his recent TikTok videos, Steinberg revealed: "15 minutes ago Pucci here was pulling around like crazy and had no engagement to me." He went on to outline the key to teaching your pooch easy and controlled loose-leash walking in under five minutes.

Steinberg's first recommendation is to make unexpected U-turns while walking. He clarified: "You catch your dog when they're not paying attention to you and you walk the other way."

According to the trainer, these manoeuvres encourage your canine companion to focus on you so as to avoid becoming separated from you. Steinberg also recommends sudden stops, which he touts as "great" for getting your dog to engage with you. "You'll start to see your dog will pay attention to you," he said.

He emphasised that when your pet starts to engage with you, it's crucial to "heavily reinforce" and "heavily praise" its behaviour. "Last but not least, you want to walk around like a crazy person. And I mean like a crazy person.

"This is sporadic walking. We change speed, change direction, as well as mix in a lot of sudden stops, sudden u-turns." Steinberg said that this should be an enjoyable activity for your dog and when it focuses on you, it will begin to view all the environmental distractions as insignificant and look to you for guidance.

In his TikTok video description, he pointed out that these techniques have been successful with every dog he's trained.

However, he stressed that it was important to have a tool to capture your dog's attention, such as a slip lead or a prong collar. Dogs Trust UK points out that a common reason dogs pull on their leads is because they've learned that this is how they progress.

The canine welfare organisation further explains on its : "Whenever your dog pulls, taking just one step with them gives a clear signal that pulling works. Teaching your dog to walk with a loose lead takes a great deal of patience and time. But it'll be well worth it when you're out on a lovely, calm stroll with your best pal."