My 6-month-old golden retriever pulls constantly on walks. I've tried stopping when she pulls but she just waits me out and then yanks forward again. Nothing is

Stopping in place doesn't teach anything — it just tells her pulling doesn't work right now. She waits, you move, she pulls again. You're in a loop. The skill she needs is 'tension on the leash means reverse direction immediately.' Start in a low-distraction area. Walk normally. The instant the leash tightens, pivot 180 degrees and walk the opposite direction without warning or verbal cue. Don't stop, don't wait — just turn. She'll scramble to catch up. When she does and the leash goes slack, keep walking. Repeat every single time tension appears. Most goldens need 200-300 reps before the pattern clicks. That's 10-15 short sessions, not two walks. The first week will feel chaotic. You'll walk 20 feet in 10 minutes. That's normal. By week three, she'll start checking in before the leash tightens because pulling became worthless. If she's already overstimulated the moment you step outside, you're starting in too hard an environment. Practice in your driveway first.