[Checkers]

The other answer is to train both dogs to walk on a heel. There was a point when we actually had four dogs two dalmatians, shepard, and a cocker-spaniel mutt (long time ago, on the farm) and I had two dogs on one side with the coupler, two on the other side with a coupler. All four dogs knew I was the leader and we walked when I walked. No tangling because we all had the same purpose. Now.... at that time I also did not permit pottying on lead because we had a big yard they were turned out in prior to the walk for that... and I still only allow Checkers to do his "I need to go" pee when we first leave for walks, but I do not permit stopping every three feet to "mark territory". When we are walking... we are walking... not playing. There is a difference, and with a little work the dogs will quickly learn what to do, and when. Most of it has to do with your own body language. I admit I am not as strict now because I just have Checkers, but if/when we get another dog, I will probably start being more strict again. Now, I still practice times when Checkers must behave and walk calmly at my side every day just to reinforce the behavior and my status as leader.

-Cheryl