I have tried all available leads and chains with no success.
2006-10-01 09:21:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
buy a harness from the pet store it goes under your dog and around the chest when your dog pulls and you pull them back it pulls them from the chest they soon learn not to pull
2006-10-01 09:25:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I used a chain collar (aka 'choke' collar, i hate that name) and kept a firm grip on the leash. When my dogs (german shepherds) forged ahead, I made a sharp 180 degree turn and the dog got yanked around with me. I gave lots of praise and an occasional treat when he/she was walking properly next to me,and every time they pulled ahead I did that snap turn again. It took a while but eventually they learned to keep an eye on me and where I was going, rather than trying to take me for a walk!
Good luck!
2006-10-01 09:30:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop walking ... really. And if you have to, just turn around and walk back the way you came... also relax when you walk, keeping a short length on the lead, each time the dog moves ahead of the toe of your shoe, give a little yank (corrective movement). continue to do this each time, be consistant. it helps to walk faster with purpose. Be the alpha!! you can do it!! you'll also notice the longer you walk the dog, the better he'll behave
2006-10-01 09:23:10 · answer #3 · answered by tampico 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Halti or Gentle Leader works fantastic! Both of my dogs pulled like crazy, even with choke chains on. I put a Halti on them and no more pulling. Now walks are enjoyable.
It looks like a muzzle but doesn't constrict the mouth like a muzzle. It's like a halter that you put on a horse. It works because it controls their head. Where the head goes the body must follow.
2006-10-01 10:03:52 · answer #4 · answered by scarlette12 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can also try a pinch collar which is easier on the throat than a choke collar and gives more immediate feedback. You could also try some training, like in a class with a trainer who would teach you how to use treats and praise to teach your dog to pay closer attention to you.
2006-10-01 17:30:17 · answer #5 · answered by krispgonzalez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch THE DOG WHISPERER on the National Geographic Channel if you get it in your area. He give truly great advice and recommendations on all kinds of canine behavior (and misbehavior). You'd be surprised how easy it is to correct bad habits by watching the show. (This is not a advertisement - only a satisfied 'customer'!!!!)
2006-10-01 13:34:09 · answer #6 · answered by Murphyboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to walk him and keep the lead very short and up around the back of the neck.Make him match your pace only stop when you want to stop.Keep doing it he will eventually catch on.
2006-10-01 09:29:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him for more walks and make sure you are walking for a long time (an hour if you can). He will start to learn to walk with you in time.
2006-10-01 09:25:19 · answer #8 · answered by Gone fishin' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋