Be a Tree

The instant the leash goes tight, stop dead. No pulling back, no yanking, no talking. Just plant your feet and wait.

Freezing works because it flips the math. Pulling used to buy forward progress; now it buys a full stop. Your dog will not believe this at first and will test it hard — your opening walks may barely clear the driveway. That is the method working, not failing. Dogs read patterns fast, and a few honest, boring walks rewire the habit.