Please Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

Question

I have a 9month old springer spaniel that rules me!!

he is perfect i everyway and proving to be a good working dog, but when i put him on a lead he pulls my arms out!!

I've tried everything with him and really am at the end of my tether!!

please help and give me some advice about what to do or a website that may help!!

thankyou

Answer 1

The others are telling u a load of shite, #
The dog needs training, firm training. Don't say please, you're not asking him to do something, you areTELLING him to do so. When pulling on a lead, the dog should never pass your heel, when he does, give a sharp pull, and say in a firm voice "NO!"
You should wait until the dog sits next to you for 2-3 seconds then carry on walking. Repeat if the dog continues to pull. He will soon get sick of this exercise and will adapt to walking nicely.
If this doesn't work out (which it should) contact ME not those twats at [e-mail]

Answer 2

I have owned springers and I know how you feel! They are SO full of energy.

My suggestion is to start him off on your lead in your home. Walk short distances and when the dog does not pull, give him a treat. Once he has mastered walking on the leash inside, move outside.

This will be much harder as there are SO many distractions outside. If you have a yard, start there first and then move to the road once he is comfortable on a lead in the yard.

When he pulls, stop completly and say NO!

Also, it will help by not letting the dog have any lead to run with. Shorten the lead in your hand and do not allow the dog to be able to run more than a couple feet away from you.

Answer 3

The 'stop walking when your dog pulls' method doesn't work well with hyperactive Springers.
Try an anti pull harness or headcollar, people recommend the Gentle Leader. Its the method used by Roger Mugford (he invented the original Halti headcollar).
Its a very high octane breed, and having the dog in control at this age is not good.
Forget websites; take him to obedience classes; the trainer can demonstrate then watch you as you try, and correct your timing.

Answer 4

I like to use a choke chain. Put it around the top of his neck right under his chin and when he pulls tell him no then just give the chain one good snap up and back at you. Always keep him by your side dont let him get in front of you because that will make him " pack leader". The choke chain is used to mimmic the bite of the dominate pack leader in wild packs. If he were to try to lead the pack in the wild the dominate male would pin him the ground and bite his neck untill he surrendered. The chain is just a quick snap to mimmic that bite. Tell him No then snap it once. It takes a few but I promise you he'll learn really quick .
I've trained dogs for 4 years and I use the choke chain on my dog he comes to it and knows when we walk it is on my terms and we break when I break and mark only where I let him. It is really a good tool without having to use a pinch chain.I've trained many of dogs with it a few of which are service dogs and they wear them every time they go out. It doesn't hurt them it just gets them out of the train of thought they are in (pulling and leading) so that you can redirect them to do what you want them to do. Good luck.

Answer 5

Hi, i have just got a Border Collie, and she pulls on the lead. I take her out, and use a firm voice with her, pull her back, and say, don`t pull!!! It is hard work, but she is getting the message, she is getting so much better on the lead, you just have to persist, but if it does not work, there are dog trainers who will help you to train him on the lead, look on the net, for someone in your area. I used to have a springer spaniel, and she was the same, but i just persisted with her, and she became so obedient she was almost human!! Good luck!!

Answer 6

Why not try a Halt lead- you can buy these from most pet shops
They fit over your dogs nose, every-time your dog pulls his head will be turned away from the direction he's heading- this is very annoying to a dog as they like to see where their going.
I feel this is a safe way of gaining more control over your dog on the lead, It causes no distress, no pain, and no injury to windpipe.
Give it a go (can buy a halt lead for under a £10)

Answer 7

First, you need to use a choke chain. Be sure it is the right size. To figure this out, bring your dog to a pet store and someone there will help you get the right one. Second, when your dog pulls, rather than use your strength to pull back, just snap the leash real quick to get his attention and then praise him for not pulling. It has to be done on a quick motion or it won't catch his attention. Using positive reinforcement is the best for dogs.Good Luck and hang in there, it will get better!

Answer 8

This site can help alot:

http://www.dogpsychologycenter.com/

Cesar Milan, I seen an episode where he taught a couple how to lead their dog, not her lead them. What he did was, when the dog would walk ahead, he would gently tug on the lead then stop walking. He would not start walking again until the dog calmly stood beside him. He repeated this every single time. He also wrapped the lead around his hand to shorten it so the dog didn't have the room to go ahead. Hope this helps!

Answer 9

Try watching the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar will show you exactly what to do to be a "pack leader". I have picked up many useful tips from that show. He often shows dogs that pull away from you when on the leash. Good luck.

Answer 10

Try him in a harness I've got an English Bull Terrier and she used to pull like mad and lean on it constantly untill we got a harness now she's as light as a feather. Tried her on a choker too didn't make any difference she just leaned even more.