Abstract: The present invention is an animal training device with a rigid crossbar and a flaccid attachment to a trained animal. The attachment is ideally a leash, but may also be a halter or harness. The rigid crossbar is configured for two-handed operation and the preferred embodiment is curved to accommodate use across a person's body and bent to provide greater leverage for controlling the animal. The particular disclosed embodiment positions the animal along the side of the user and provides grips to indicate hand position and increase frictional hold on the crossbar.