Drive the Dog Bus
Self-Paced
Master loose leash walking with your dog—starting today.
Turn stressful, frustrating walks into calm, enjoyable adventures. Using simple, force-free training games, you'll learn how to build focus, connection, and walking skills that last.
This is a self-paced program, allowing you to work through the lessons on your own schedule and at a pace that works for you and your dog.
Need Additional Support?
While this course is designed to help you succeed independently, personalized support is available if you'd like extra guidance.
Looking for ongoing guidance & accountability?
Explore the 90-Day Coaching Program with Julie.
Drive the Dog Bus
Self-Paced
✓ Follow a clear, step-by-step plan that takes you from foundation skills to real-world walks
✓ Learn force-free training games that make loose leash walking easier and more enjoyable
✓ Overcome common challenges like pulling, distractions, and loss of focus
✓ Watch real-dog demonstrations so you can confidently apply the training with your own dog
✓ Enjoy lifetime access to all lessons and resources so you can revisit them anytime
What Is Drive the Dog Bus?
Drive the Dog Bus is the #1 Loose Leash Walking Course!
Focused on building the relationship between you and your dog through structure, communication, games, & more.
Watch the short video below to learn more!
- Julie
It's exhausting to feel like you're constantly guessing how your dog is feeling.
What do they want?
Why are they pulling?
Why won't they listen?
“I just want to walk calmly with them and show them how much I love them!”
Drive the Dog Bus is a comprehensive, self-paced force-free program that teaches you exactly how to train your dog to walk calmly and politely on a loose leash using only reward-based methods.
You’ll follow a clear, progressive curriculum with short video lessons, practical games, troubleshooting guides, and real-dog demonstrations.
Whether your dog is a strong puller, reactive, fearful, or just needs better manners, this course gives you everything you need for lasting, stress-free walks.
Tired of being dragged down the street?
Join thousands of pet parents who have transformed their life with their dogs today.
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"Julie has been fantastic with our dog Daisy! She took wonderful care of her for us and set our mind at ease while we were away. She loves our pup like her own! She also did an excellent job of training her (and us)!"
✓ Follow a clear, step-by-step plan that takes you from foundation skills to real-world walks
✓ Learn force-free training games that make loose leash walking easier and more enjoyable
✓ Overcome common challenges like pulling, distractions, and loss of focus
✓ Watch real-dog demonstrations so you can confidently apply the training with your own dog
✓ Enjoy lifetime access to all lessons and resources so you can revisit them anytime
Need Additional Support?
While this course is designed to help you succeed independently, personalized support is available if you'd like extra guidance.
Looking for ongoing guidance & accountability?
Explore the 90-Day Coaching Program with Julie.
Proven Force-Free Methods
Learn kind, science-based positive reinforcement techniques that build trust and turn pulling into calm loose-leash walking.
Complete Step-by-Step Videos
Clear video lessons, fun training games, real-dog demos, and troubleshooting for every stage — from foundation skills to real-world walks.
World-Class Dog Training Advice
Lifetime access to the entire Loose Leash Walking course filled with 60+ training videos developed by a professional dog trainer & pet parent just like you.
Join thousands of pet parents who have transformed their life with their dogs today.
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"Julie has been fantastic with our dog Daisy! She took wonderful care of her for us and set our mind at ease while we were away. She loves our pup like her own! She also did an excellent job of training her (and us)!"
✓ Follow a clear, step-by-step plan that takes you from foundation skills to real-world walks
✓ Learn force-free training games that make loose leash walking easier and more enjoyable
✓ Overcome common challenges like pulling, distractions, and loss of focus
✓ Watch real-dog demonstrations so you can confidently apply the training with your own dog
✓ Enjoy lifetime access to all lessons and resources so you can revisit them anytime
140+ 5 Star Reviews!
“I loved having Julie help with my pup. She was extremely patient, flexible and knowledgeable. Jojo is much better at overall leash training. Thank you so much!”
— Nancy“Julie is an incredible dog trainer! ... They were much improved on the leash, we have tools to continue our training. Thank you, Julie :)”
— Margot“I’ve been working with Julie on training my puppy. She has been a HUGE help, coach and friend. She truly cares about my dog as much as I do. I would highly recommend her!”
— Andi“Julie is one of a kind. She helped me teach my dogs how to think and cope without force. I am grateful to have found Julie. You won’t regret it.”
— Cara“Julie went above and beyond to help us. She was a huge help in teaching myself and my husband how to communicate with her. She truly understands dogs and wants to see them be successful.”
— Kelsey“Julie helped us with our two dogs. We thought we needed to rehome our new puppy and Julie saved the day. She quickly diagnosed the issues and taught us how to correct the behaviors. We were successful at correcting the behaviors and gained a dear friend in the process. Julie is a wonderful trainer and great human.”
— Shayne
Meet Your Instructor
I’m Julie Locke, CPDT-KA, owner of New Vista K9s.
With over 16 years of professional dog training experience and a background working with horses, I specialize in helping reactive, fearful, strong-pulling, and “socially awkward” dogs become calm, confident walkers using only kind, force-free, reward-based methods.
I’ve earned 140+ five-star reviews for my patient, practical approach. My mission is simple: help you and your dog finally enjoy walks together without frustration or conflict.
Join thousands of pet parents who have transformed their life with their dogs today.
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"Julie has been fantastic with our dog Daisy! She took wonderful care of her for us and set our mind at ease while we were away. She loves our pup like her own! She also did an excellent job of training her (and us)!"
✓ Follow a clear, step-by-step plan that takes you from foundation skills to real-world walks
✓ Learn force-free training games that make loose leash walking easier and more enjoyable
✓ Overcome common challenges like pulling, distractions, and loss of focus
✓ Watch real-dog demonstrations so you can confidently apply the training with your own dog
✓ Enjoy lifetime access to all lessons and resources so you can revisit them anytime
Need Additional Support?
While this course is designed to help you succeed independently, personalized support is available if you'd like extra guidance.
Looking for ongoing guidance & accountability?
Explore the 90-Day Coaching Program with Julie.