My mom's pulls on the leash really bad when you take her outside. This morning she pulled so hard the leash came out of my hands. She thought I was going to play with her and she took off running and wouldn't stop. She was almost in the road until I yelled at her. Finally she layed on the ground and then I got her. Just thank god a car wasent coming or she would of got ran over.
2006-10-19 07:57:39 · 23 answers · asked by ? 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You need to be in control when you take your dog for a walk. Keep her on a short leash, and whenever she starts to lurch away STOP WALKING and tell her firmly but calmly to "heel". Guide her to your side and start walking again. If she tries to run again, repeat: STOP WALKING and tell her firmly but calmly to "heel". Guide her to your side and start walking again... You may have to do this several times before she gets the idea. Don't let the walk last more than 15 minutes if she's not responding to your commands. And don't yell at her if she doesn't "get it" right away.
If you're consistent, she'll learn that you are in control; she doesn't get to go anywhere unless she stays beside you; and her walk will be cut short if she misbehaves.
2006-10-19 08:04:51 · answer #1 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well how often does she go for walks? Sounds like she may have some pent up energy. She probably needs to be walked for a hour everyday. Lotta work I know. Also when you are walking her and she begins to pull just tug back and make a deep throaty sound which lets the dog know that you do not approve, you may even want to stop walking and have the dog sit down. Stay calm and in control. Do not get angry because the dog will pick up on that. I watch a lot of "The Dog Whisperer" and that is what Cesar Mill an does on the show. Also do not let your dog walk in front of you. Only at your side or behind you. Your dog must know that you are the leader and that your dog is following you. Check out Cesar Millan's website for more tips.
www.dogpsychologycenter.com
2006-10-19 08:10:09 · answer #2 · answered by Kamunyak 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hold the leash in both hands across your body. You should have the end in the hand farthest away from the dog, and then hold the middle of the leash with the hand closest to the dog.
When you walk, don't let the dog get ahead or behind you, keep him as close to your side as you can.
If he suddenly pulls, pull back on the leash and make him either stop or sit. You need to re-direct the bad behavior (pulling) into a behavior that you control (sitting).
Good luck!
2006-10-19 08:05:51 · answer #3 · answered by Marie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Often a harness does not help with control, often it can have the reverse effect. If you use a short lead you will have greater control and get something like a "Gentle Lead" head collar which will also help. This will not choke your dog. A short lead on it's own together with a walking stick stops the dog from pulling. The bottom of the stick is placed under the dogs chin when it pulls and this stops the dog pulling. Unfortunately you may feel a bit daft carrying a walking stick.
2016-05-22 02:39:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shorten the leash, get that collar high up on the dog's neck (without gagging or dragging the dog), walk erectly and confidently. Do not let the dog focus on distractions and correct the dog if it tries to throw a tantrum, pull or run off.
2006-10-19 09:08:40 · answer #5 · answered by Stephanie W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This happened to me once. Actually twice. Many times.{she's not anymore.} My dog ran all the way out my cul-de-sac and almost in to the street I got her when she stopped to smell a pine cone:-). Once a car was coming, but she was OK. I watched a video and this is what it said: Take the leash and hold it gently, but not with any bends. When your dog tries to pull away, tug at it kinda hard.
OK that's what it said. I tried it and it worked.{my dog is a Scottish Terrier.} Sometimes you can hold a treat and call her name or shake a box of treats.
Hope this helps,
Chica{my dog's name}
2006-10-19 10:09:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the answer above said, every time she pulls, stop, or turn the opposite direction. Aslo, keep the leash very short, so that she is right beside you and can't get enough ahead to pull...
If you can afford a new collar for her (About $15) the Gentle Leader is a very good investment.. It doesn't allow a dog to pull..This is what they look like> http://images.google.com/images?sourceid=navclient-ff&ie=UTF-8&rls=GGGL,GGGL:2006-18,GGGL:en&q=gentle%20leader&sa=N&tab=wi
You will find them at most pet supply shops...Don't let the sslesperson convince you that the Halti is the same..it isn't, and doesn't fit as well.
2006-10-19 08:04:19 · answer #7 · answered by Chetco 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Get a halti, it goes over the dogs muzzle like a horses headcollar. Attach it to her lead and choke chain but DONT pull it you will damage her neck.
And it does fit as well as a gentle leader, but only if you know how to use it properly (which some people obviously dont) If it is adjusted right then it will fit. And you obviously get the right size for your breed.
2006-10-19 09:00:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only surefire way to stop her from pullin on the leash is unfortunately an obedience class. But besides that when she starts to pull, give a big jerk to keep her from running. It works with my dog. And keep a short leash.
2006-10-19 08:04:36 · answer #9 · answered by Hayden 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A good start is to walk the dog on a short leash. When she trys to pull just yank it and tell her no. It will take a while and should be done diligently. Just remember, let the dog know that you are the boss.
2006-10-19 08:02:52 · answer #10 · answered by DeltaQueen 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋