Be a tree.. so if your dog is pulling stop moving and do not move till they easy on the leash. then move forward.
As to turning around and going the other way... always loose leash as a leash is a safety net not a tool and a tight leash sends the signal that there is something you are to be afraid of.
So as you are about to turn and go the other way give the dog a warning call, so as to not pop the leash as popping is abusive and not needed to train.
Once you have the dog coming up to were you want it lots of praise and lots if you would like rewards at that spot.
Now if you are not going to go trailing any were near the leg and not pulling is ok even if it a little forward of the proper heel postion. Dogs are not out to take over the world or dominate they only want rules.
Remember that which you want reward that which you do not want ignore.
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