32 and threads it through the ring 34 and clips the distal end of the leash to the dog 39 s collar he then grips the wand at the handle end and begins walking with the dog by his side and with the distracting end extending downwardly as shown if the dog should attempt to move forward of the handler he would merely place the distraction end near the dog 39 s nose and shake it causing the pebbles in the can 18 to rattle the combination of the wand end and the rattle will signify to the dog that he is not to move forward of the handler note that at this time the leash need not be pulled tight to restrain the dog as it will recognize the visual and audible communication provided by the distraction end of the wand with the dog walking slightly behind the handler the wand will be held substantially horizontal to the ground as illustrated in fig1 should the dog start to move forward relative to the handler he will simply lower the distraction end of the wand and perhaps shake the rattle if it is needed when the dog returns to the proper position the.