lead pulling?

Question

how can i stop my 2year old ameriam lab from pulling on his lead

Answer 1

Labs are notoriously stubborn and energetic. So here's what I do. I use a pinch collar for training. Sounds horrible, and I thought so too until a pet store owner put on around my neck and tugged it. It didn't hurt so much as it was uncomfortable. The first time I used it on my dog (a male boxer) it worked. When your dog pulls against it, let him, but also pull back on the leash a bit and give him a stern "Bad dog" or "no". Don't use his name-he'll begin to associate his name with being bad! It may take a few days, but eventually he will get it. Don't give him too much slack on the leash, by the way! If he can't see you beside him, he begins to forget that you are there!

Good luck to you & your lab! He can learn this & you can teach it to him! It's obvious that you love him & care deeply about his safety.

Answer 2

Taking a dog on a walk starts before you even leave the house. Always make sure the dog is calm before putting his collar on and always make him sit before leaving the house. Have him sit by the door while you walk out the door first, don't just let him follow you out the door, but make him wait until you call him to come out the door. By doing this you are showing him you are dominant, you are in charge of the walk, not him.

Buy a choke collar and place it high on the dog's neck, right under his ears and chin (as they do with show dogs). When walking keep the dog beside you or behind you. If you feel the dog pulling to walk ahead of you tug gently on the collar. If the collar is placed too low on his neck it will ground him, making it easier to pull you, but if you place the collar high as I suggested it will throw the dogs balance off making him aware of you and what you want. Always release the tension on the leash after you correct him, failing to do this will result in jumping and pulling to get away from the discomfort.

It will take time to acheive results with any method, don't give up though, going on a walk is the most important thing you could do for your dog. Walking helps him release excess energy making for a more calm and happy dog at home. It also gives him a chance to escape his "kennel" or in other words your home.

Answer 3

I just love reading the answers to training questions. "hold the dog by the side of your thigh and NEVER let him walk too far ahead of you" In this case it is a lab, and it is doable, but, have you ever tried doing that with a Yorkie whose head is 10 inches off the ground? The answer is the prong collar that another member mentioned. It works for most dogs. Put it on yours and let him pull, he will only do it once or twice before he realizes that getting pinched is not fun. Most dogs correct themselves the first time they lunge and get a correction. It is not cruel and it does not hurt the dog. Do not use one of the halty devices as they are of no use with most dogs that have any testicular fortitude and determination. The "no correction, gentle motivational training only" has caused many dogs to become neurotic and as a result end up at the pound.

Answer 4

There are a variety of collars and harnesses that will help you stay in control without hurting the dog. My suggestion is to try one that has a nylon strap that goes across the top of his muzzle and attaches to the collar, so when he (or you) pulls, his nose is pointed down towards his chest. (I'm sorry I can't remember the exact name of it.) He won't like it, but it will show him that he needs to behave in order to see where he's going.

Also, when I train, I never allow them to wander ahead of me. When you walk, their place is at your side, and always on the same side. Have the end of the lead in the opposite hand, stretched across to the hand that is above the dog. Hold it above the collar, and only give them enough slack to walk comfortably. If they try to leave that space, give a reminder tug and say "Heel!". Don't say "no" or "bad dog" because they aren't doing anything WRONG, they're learning to do what's RIGHT. Give a "good boy" when he steps back in place. Soon all you will need to do is give the command, and they will obey.
Good luck and Blessings

Answer 5

Primarily, a lot of patience. There's lots of recommended ways, but my trainer taught me that, when your dog starts pulling on the lead, to stop and wait until the dog looks back at you and stops pulling. It made sense to me...if the dog knows that it's not going to go anywhere if it's pulling, it should stop. Sometimes a gentle tug helps to get the dog's attention, if the dog keeps pulling on the lead.

Answer 6

Well, You really have to show the dog that you are in charge. Dont give him much lead at all. Make him walk right by your side. If he starts going ahead, pull him back. Reward him for listening and walking at your side.

There are many great books on this too!

Answer 7

I actual have a 4 month previous staffie, theyre particularly stable and obdurate. So please understand a choke chain is the terrific element you're able to do to your canine mind-blowing now, you could desire to be the stable one and enable your canine know you are the boss. playstation additionally they pull like loopy because of the fact they are in a position to't experience you pulling lower back like another canine can, you do not desire your canine dragging you around :P. There are different alternatives, ensure you get a coach to coach you techniques to stroll your canine mind-blowing no count number what you gain this which you do not finally end up hurting her.

Answer 8

what you can do is when you are walking the dog and he starts to pull give him a little more leash and then go the other way with out telling that you are turning around. It will not take to long the dog thinks that you do things with out telling him.

Answer 9

Shock collar.

Answer 10

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