Choose a safe, easy-to-handle version and keep the first session short.
leash game
Serpentines and Spirals
Teaching your dog to follow your movement changes without leash pressure.
4-8 min Level 4 moderate Supervised activity
How to try it
Start with the easy version.
- Set two or three wide markers.
- Walk smooth curves and reward near your side.
- Add tighter turns only when your dog stays relaxed.
Common mistake: Making the path too tight, which causes pulling and frustration.
Track: How many turns your dog follows with a loose leash.
Where this fits in the finder
Best for walking focus, body awareness, handler engagement
Location yard, quiet park
Equipment cones or markers, treats
Safety facets low chew risk, treats, yard, outdoor
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Helpful gear
Simple tools that fit this game.
Choose a safe, easy-to-handle version and keep the first session short.
About this guide
This is a research-based starter description, not a record of a hands-on test. The game name appears in the public Brain Training for Dogs module map; our short instructions are an editorial starting point, not a reproduction of a paid lesson.
For general enrichment and reward principles, see Blue Cross: Enrichment for dogs and Dogs Trust: Training with rewards. These sources do not endorse this specific game or confirm it fits your dog.
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