text: how do i teach my dog to walk with a leash?   your dog is probably testing you. you have to show him/her that you are the master, not him/her. male dogs are more likely to be unruly. to train him to do as you want, give him a slight tug on the leash when he does not respond properly and tell him no--a slight tug not a jerk. also give him encouragement when he does well--a treat and a good boy or good girl.