Buddy is a mixed breed lab/bluetick mix, that i've had since forever, He's 5 years old, and he's pulling me every were, I've tryed choking collars, pulling him back ward and saying no. heel, ect.... nothing seems to work. He's the sweetest dog, and doesn't do anything else he's just always in the lead, and pulling me until i run. He then runs by my side, but when i slow, hes right back at it... Any ideas?
2006-12-12 01:49:54 · 17 answers · asked by Ally D 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
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YES, work with a choke collar again. Move the collar up his neck until it hugs him right under his head on the highest part of his neck. (Show dogs are trained this way espec. the big ones) IT WILL TAKE TIME BUT IT WORKED ON EVEN THE MOST HYPER OF MY GREAT DANES.....When they start to pull hard DO NOT RUN WITH THEM because they will think that your okay with it and you just want to join in. As soon as the dog starts to pull you to hard and you feel like you cannot restrain him....Stop, Lightly slap his head (Not a punishment slap, mainly like a hug and your patting his jaw but firmly NOT HARD!) (dont think that I am telling you to strike him, god no!) and that will grab his attention and you will pull him out of that state of mind and you tell him no, hold him as firmly as you can until he calms and he will learn eventually that you are in charge of the speed. If he refuses to cooperate then sit him down (Its best to hold them down if you can...but I know your sweetheart is big!) Until they calm, Each time increase the length of his hold) Sooner or later he will learn, "If I listen, mommy will let me play when she says the time is right"
It is a good idea to let your dog burn energy though or he will have way to much hyperness all bottled up that he will be unwilling to learn, so if you have him a big pen or could use one, chase him around or play fetch or just find a way for him to move before you walk him IT WILL HELP
Also I agree with the person up your page a little....
EVERY time he pulls, turn about..just go the opposite direction..As soon as he is walking nicely move forward, but as long as he is pulling, keep reversing direction..He will soon learn he only gets to go in circles if he pulls..<
2006-12-12 02:02:00 · answer #1 · answered by ContessaVampira 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would highly recomend you use chetco's idea, you don't need a choke coller, shock coller etc. Just use a regular coller or halty. It sounds like Buddy thinks he is the leader of your pack, and thats why he blasts of infront and expects you to follow him. There are other things you can do at home or on your walk to help him understand that YOU are the pack leader and not him. Always make him do something for his treats, make sure when stepping outside or through a dorway that you go first. When getting him ready for going on a walk make him sit and stay still before you even think about clipping the leash on. I would first practice chetco's idea (changing directions when he starts pulling you, holding the leash 6in from his neck) in your back yard or somwere else with grass, incase he makes you fall over. If you think you can hold him fine, a parking lot would work great as well. Please don't pick mine as best answer, as I have realy just enforced the ideas of the others who have answered you. Good luck!
2006-12-12 02:24:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yet another vote here for a Gentle Leader. Your dog has had a lot of time to 'practice' pulling you. You need to (nicely, kindly, and fairly) change the picture for him. Watch the DVD that comes with the GL (especially so that you're prepared for all of the sad, tortured dog looks that he's going to give you....) Introduce him to the GL with a big fistful of treats (chicken, steak, etc) and remember, don't remove the GL from his face when he's trying to rub it off etc. as you'll be rewarding a behavior that you don't want.
If he rubs his face a lot or does headstands to try to remove the GL, quickly slide your hand down the leash to his chin and gently pull his face up to interrupt the behavior. When he stops the fussin', reward him and move on. Your dog may fuss for a while - be patient. Your problem is totally solvable - don't worry!
good luck
2006-12-12 03:34:58 · answer #3 · answered by Misa M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to show Buddy that you are the dominant or Alpha leader. Do not let him go out the door before you, make him stop and stand by your side, take a step and make him stay behind you. Don't let him go to the lead or he will think he is Alpha. If he starts to pulls you along, bring him to a complete stop and make him stay behind you again. Repeat this until he gets the idea that you are the boss. If all else fails watch the Dog Whisperer on the Discovery Channel.
2006-12-12 02:03:31 · answer #4 · answered by tbird 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
there are a number of "professional" strategies available, yet what I do for my canines is to characteristic water to the foodstuff. I put in approximately as much as somebody might positioned milk of their cereal. And so which you recognize, my canines is a lab combination that we've been given from a rescue. whilst the police discovered her she replaced into in a pen with a momma tiger and cubs... so she has reason to eat speedy. Now she eats at a good velocity and we don't would desire to be concerned approximately her getting dehydrated.
2016-10-05 05:21:19 · answer #5 · answered by sashi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try routine. Walk him the same time, everyday. or every other day. And walk him often. Maybe you should comprise by jogging with him for a while. If he has been coped up he's going to need to run a little...and if he you still can't keep up, maybe you should buy one of those retractable leashes and give him the ability to speed up a little. But you need to be persistent. and i'm sure he'll get the hang of it.
2006-12-12 02:02:19 · answer #6 · answered by a_e_n_87 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Try a halti or gentle leader. They are head collars. It will take some getting use to but once they learn to wear it . you will see a big difference. They can't pull in a head collar cause when they try they just turn their head and it will make him mad for a while till he learns to accept it . Good luck. OH and the head collars come with training DVD's .
2006-12-12 01:55:01 · answer #7 · answered by casey s 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I like to do this in an empty parking lot..Keep the lead very short, like 6 inches from his neck..EVERY time he pulls, turn about..just go the opposite direction..As soon as he is walking nicely move forward, but as long as he is pulling, keep reversing direction..He will soon learn he only gets to go in circles if he pulls..
Also, don't allow him to put his head down to sniff things, except when he needs to poop..
If you don''t have the strength for that basic training, you might consider this product..I got one, and it is magic! I bought mine of eBay, where they only runs $12, and it arrived from UK in just 6 days..>> http://www.cannyco.com/ Watch the videos, and see if they look familiar,
2006-12-12 01:56:05 · answer #8 · answered by Chetco 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know he's 5 years old, but you could still try obedience training. They usually have some classes at PetsMart.
2006-12-12 02:05:38 · answer #9 · answered by Julie F 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try a pincher collar, I had a lab that physically pulled me down I had bad knees anyway and he wanted to go and go and if he seen a squirrel or anything he would lunge. I put the pincher collar on him and after the first walk if he would see it he would do what he was expected to do. Carry the collar with you in your pocket or something as a reminder to the dog.
2006-12-12 02:01:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋