direction of home. So then I think, she's settled down and we walk on past the driveway, but once we pass home she resorts to pulling again. We walk back and forth in front of the house a lot trying to get her to settle down. I praise her constantly when she does it right and stop constantly when she pulls and tell her "NO!"
Why does she act this way?
2006-10-03 13:27:15 · 12 answers · asked by Dellajoy 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I agree with Carsen...buy a choke chain, at least this worked for me. Consider this, dogs are jockeying for position and basic pack animals, so if you show dominance, they will follow you and act accordingly. It seems that you've done some great steps so far, with praising, and affirming dominance by firmly saying "NO". Continue to do this, and continue walking her. Over time, a dog will find the walking habitual and so long as you reinforce the action, they generally take suit.
I only suggested the choke collar, since I did this, in order to first off handle my dog and diminish the overpowering of him. My dog is over 50 lbs, so I had to try whatever worked. I didn't have time and didn't see cause in pet related group training, basically because I was too embarrassed at his behavior. My consistency and patience worked best. Understand your animal is likely to become excited the closer they get home, this is their safety retreat, and if you stop at that spot or hesitate a canine can notice this and respond.
You're doing what sounds like a great job, just have to continue doing it. Extend your walks to other areas, and greater distances, so that the anxiety of distance isn't an issue. Be patient, but remain dominant and consistent. Nothing we learn as humans is overnight, so we can't expect overnight changes in our canine companions.
Be well!
2006-10-03 13:43:28 · answer #1 · answered by Manatee 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She is not understanding what you want her to do. When she gets just a little ahead of you say, 'come' & at the same time walk backwards a little so she has to come. When she comes, have her sit in front of you. Praise. Ask her to heel. Take your lead and have her walk to your right side and behind you until she is at your left side. Have her sit. Then say Heel. when she goes ahead of you, repeat. Make sure to praise her when she heels correctly and no more than 15 minute lessons at a time.
She is misinterpreting what NO means. So don't use it. She is getting a different message. Get a dog training book from your local library. It is important that humans be educated on how to train a dog before beginning training. There are many different styles of training dogs out there. Find the training method that suits you and you feel at home with. You and your dog will be successful partners when you keep this in mind.
2006-10-03 13:40:16 · answer #2 · answered by Animaholic 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
3 day cure:
Get limited slip choke collar, wont kill them and wont cause the kind of pain a pinch collar causes. Get 20 ft lead, 15 ft lead, and 6 ft leash. Get treats and a pouch for them.
Put collar on and let dog wear it without a leash on it or anything for a few days and then training begins. Let dog wear it with present collar at same time.
After a few days of wearing collar you do day 1 of training. Attach 20 ft lead. When dog gets in front of you turn around and go the other way. When dog hits end of lead it will start back to you. When it gets to you stop and pet it and love it and treat it. Do this for about 20 - 30 minutes.
Day 2, do the same thing with 15' lead.
Day 3, same thing with 6 ft leash.
Now on walks the dog will stay with you most of the time. Love it and treat it often while it is staying beside you and looking at you.
If dog forgets and starts to wander off or stops paying attention to you, turn around and go the other way to remind it. Always keep the leash loose during this until it gets to the end and then it will tug the dog back towards you.
2006-10-03 13:54:32 · answer #3 · answered by boyandhisdog2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Chow Chow that did the same thing. She wouldn't even walk in a straight line. She hopped from side to side as she pulled me along the road. I bought a "no pull" harness at a local pet store. It has padded straps that loop around her front paws and a collar portion around her neck. When she starts to pull, the leg straps tighten and she eases up. It was like a miracle personal trainer for my dog for only $8.99. She now walks well with a regular collar.
2006-10-03 13:37:40 · answer #4 · answered by TJMiler 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try using a no pull harness. It has padded loops that go under the front legs and then fit around the neck. once the dog begins to pull it will tighten up making the dog ease up. I used one on my dog and he now walks right beside me properly without the harness. You can pick one up from just about anywhere... even wal mart. They range from 8 to 15 dollars in price depending on the store and they size needed.
2006-10-03 16:53:51 · answer #5 · answered by jenny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my siberian husky use to do that as well i dont neccesarily think its b/c they want to go back home........but that they are excited b/c they are away from home and once they get close to home they know there going back home.
Everytime she starts pulling on the leash. STOP WALKING until she takes a few steps back to loosen the lead. Also good to teach heeling. I made/make my dog(s) coem and sit (in a heel position) everytime they pull. now all i have to do is say heel before leaveing the yard and they walk on a loose lead.
2006-10-03 13:33:53 · answer #6 · answered by lizzy_2121990 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 75 pound puppy, and have been using the anti-pull harness that I bought at Zellers it works wonders. The spiked choker would do the same thing, but it will give u control because it hurts. Between the two I would suggest the harness.
2006-10-03 15:14:00 · answer #7 · answered by unclear_tag 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog can be just as bad but using a harness makes him easier to control. You can get one from your pet shop. You will probably to persevere with the pulling back and telling her 'no' or 'ah-ah' but also try keeping her on a shorter lead so she's walking by your side.
2006-10-03 13:35:31 · answer #8 · answered by starchilde5 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who knows why, but I was converted to believe in and use pinch collars. I have had large and giant breed dogs and always used a regular choke chain. You have to put very little pressure on a pinch type collar and the dog WILL obey. You are more apt to hurt them by struggling with a chain or even a collar.
2006-10-03 13:30:47 · answer #9 · answered by c.arsenault 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe u should run w/ her. get some good exercise! Then she'll be worn out and stop pulling. well she'll need some rest.
2006-10-03 13:49:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋