He is about a year now. He is about as strong as me, if not stronger. When we go on walks together he jerks me around. I was hoping someone out there might have some suggestions to help me break this bad habit of his. Thanks.
2007-01-13 10:19:34 · 15 answers · asked by Marie 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
There is a special harness they make to help stop that problem It doesn't hurt the animal. What it does is put tension under the front arms and then the animal stops. Of course your pet will whine the first few times you put it on but he/she will then learn not to pull or tug on you.
2007-01-13 10:28:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay first of all try using a "choke chain". It doesnt actually choke the dog. It helps you get control of him. Second, DON'T use a retractable leash. Use one that is non-retractable and also has an extra grip loop at the bottom to keep him under wraps. After you got these things walk him he might freak a bit cause he isnt used to the collar. But, keep walking if you have to drag him a bit do it. Then, if he starts pulling you slightly tug on it so it brings him to a stop or slows him down. I have six dogs and two were like this. I did this now I walk them with only their collar and a retractable.
2007-01-13 10:29:54 · answer #2 · answered by lovethosedogs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the protocal I use with my clients dogs who are leash-lungers:
When you are walking and the dog lunges, stop moving as he will stop once his end of the lead is taut, bring him back to your side and command "sit". This teaches him that when he lunges on the lead, he will have to stop and come back to your side. Walks should be all about him by your side at all times.
You have to do this everytime he lunges, so he gets the idea. If he is allowed to pull on the lead, he will learn that he can walk however he wants and ignore your commands.
Another thing to try is when you notice him moving ahead of you, pull him back to you and start him over by leading him in a counter-clockwise circle back to your side.
Yes, the walks will get boring when you are stopping him every time he lunges, but he will eventually get the idea.
I never use special collars with my clients, except in extreme circumstances, and only then will I use the chain collar. When used correctly, in the P shape, it is a great reminder for the dog while walking to not lunge.
When you feel him lunging, you give a slight jerk to the chain as a reminder to not pull. You should not use the collar at every walk, as he should not be dependent on the collar for not lunging while walking.
You can even stop mid-walk and take the chain off, and then walk with a normal collar.
Hope this helps you. Do not resort to a halti or a gentle leader as they only mask the lunging, NOT solve it.
2007-01-13 11:20:10 · answer #3 · answered by LiaChien 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you have a leash that has a button you push to lock it or unlock it that not so great for the fist time you train your dog how to walk beside you. I'd just get a normal leash and have a really tight grip on it and whenever he pulls stop and say _____ <= what ever your dogs name is STOP or HEAL!! and just keep working at it hes not going to get it at first but if you keep trying I'm sure it will work well i hope i helped Good luck!!
2007-01-13 10:28:16 · answer #4 · answered by Siobhan C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes dogs become "teen-agers" at that age.... You could go to an obidience school for dogs, it helped me a lot (2 newfys and a landseer dog) but also you could try to have sweets with you and practice first in your garden or house, to call him to you and every time give him a snack like a piece of cheese (realy so small just for the taste) and when he doesn't obey, ignore him, but when he does come, be as happy as you can be and give a treat... Then when he's got that, start with the leash, make sure he never makes it to the end of the lead.... Just before he gets there, stand your ground and he'll get the smack you always get... Ignore his reaction, just walk further, when he starts to get to the end of the lead, try calling him, if he doesn't come, again stand your ground, and let him feel what it feels like, and if he comes to you then you pet him and give a treat... always try to fool them, never to punish them or use harsch correctional leads or anything, it will only get worse!
2007-01-13 10:31:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whew! I thought my Golden Retriever was the only fool on a leash. I found a leash that loops over her nose. When she pulls it yanks her nose down. She spends a lot of time going in circles but it saves my arm a lot of trouble. The length of the leash doesn't matter with Golden's. They'll pull anyway. Good Luck
2007-01-13 10:31:19 · answer #6 · answered by bntsoutlaws 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can try an item called a "choker". It is a leash, and when the dog pulls, it chokes him. Not too inhumanely though. When the dog realizes it can't breath by pulling, it will back off and walk with you. This may take a while for it to learn though. Good luck.
2007-01-13 10:24:17 · answer #7 · answered by misplay22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
search for for suggestion from a coach before utilising any coaching kit. not all products are correct for all dogs. I spoke to someone before who've been utilising a prong collar for weeks - the canines's neck grow to be raw and lined with pricks from the prongs, and he though pulled. thoroughly ineffective for this canines. at the same time as the canines starts off to tug, end strolling. at the same time as there is a few slack interior the leash, praise the canines and commence up up strolling decrease again. If he zooms off, end decrease again. you'll not get a procedures the first few situations, yet he ought to wish to at very last keep in mind that pulling receives him nowhere. yet another selection is to coach and walk any incorrect way at the same time as he pulls. similar theory as above, pulling does not get him the position he needs to pass. He ought to wish to also (optimistically) keep in mind that you're unpredictable so he better proper save his eye on you. to do this, he won't be able to be pulling on the end of his leash. finally, provide treats or a toy with you. advantages him at the same time as he's strolling in a well mannered way next to you. then you actual definately will both get excitement from walks!
2016-11-23 16:31:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he starts pulling you around, jerk his leash. It'll disrupt his movement and annoy him. With some time, he'll learn that each time he does that, he experiences discomfort and will do it less and less until he never does it again.
Don't worry about him biting you or anything. If he's been with you for a year, he should love you enough to protect you rather than harm you.
2007-01-13 10:28:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
put a choke collar around his neck and put it right behind his ears, shorten the leash to where he has no choice but to walk right beside you. You can also try to put a doggie back pack on him with a little weight to slow him down if the leash doesn't do it alone.
2007-01-13 10:32:12 · answer #10 · answered by DropTopAle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋