Once you finally reach the sidewalk, it is extremely important that you follow the same steps from before. In some cases, it requires that you exhibit even more patience than your dog, but if you‟re serious about maintaining the discipline of the walk without being pulled on, you need to make sure the dog doesn‟t get rewarded for pulling. Bring a bag of treats with you (or a clicker if you‟re using that as a training tool) and whenever your dog properly walks forward at your side with a slack leash, reward them.

If the dog pulls too hard or starts going in front of you, calmly take a few steps backward and make them sit and stay until you are comfortable moving forward again. Always pull gently on the leash to return to the original positions. Never do anything in anger or put too much force on the leash or the dog can misinterpret your actions and pull even harder.
It may seem a little abstract, but the goal here is to teach the dog that when the collar goes tight on their neck, they stop moving. Your voice will not be nearly as effective as that single, sharp physical sensation. It takes longer than many other training exercises, but eventually, your dog will learn that they don‟t get to move forward with their walk until the leash is slack. This forces them to walk beside you without pulling and hopefully without too much excitement.