How long is your leash? What material is it?

I found that everyone has preferences for materials (I myself swear by leather leashes) but I wouldn't go anything longer than a 6' leash and hold most of it in your right (or left) hand while the dog is walking beside you on your left (or right). You'll develop some serious muscles! but if you have the lash in your hands, short, but comfortable for the dog, he'll learn to heel and not pull. If he relaxes, let him have the whole 6' of leash. The second he starts to pull, you pull back on the leash to having most of it in the opposite hand of where the dog is. Make sense? I like leather because it doesn't slip while holding it and reining the dog in. No fiber cutso your hands either.

Nicki is so good that I could now take her out anywhere without a leash and she'd never go anywhere. I never choked her, hit her, yelled at her, etc. Just held onto that leash with authority.