My 9 month old lab is such a good boy, walks nicely etc... except when he sees another dog coming and is so desperate to play he is nearly pulling me over? He weighs 5 and a half stone and i weigh nine, i am finding it a real pain?? literally! Any suggestions, have tried a gentle leader and a harness don't want to use a choke chain??
2007-02-12 03:07:17 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
A gentle leader is the same as a halti, i think and he hates this, i tried putting on at quiet times at home for a couple of weeks before he went out on it, as suggested by a friend. I have tried to go out on numerous occasions but he just tries to get it off the whole time, even with treats?? I work on the canal and want to walk him there at lunch times. You cant cross the road when another dog comes unfortunately and there is nowhere to go out of the way, i do believe that it is not unreasonable for me to do something as millions of other people walk there every day and i would like to be able to enjoy it with my dog. Will sit when another dog comes but pulls again when they get there. Some dogs do not want to say hello??
2007-02-12 03:57:38 · update #1
you need to get your pups attention. I wouldnt bother using the harness as your giving the dog something better to pull you with.
the leader is the best as it stops the dog from pulling. this is because if they pull you they pull themselves. it acts like an opposite reaction to the dogs pulling action.
as soon as you see a dog comming dont give him chance to react to the dog, stop, and make him sit. if he stands tug the lead and make him sit again.
You need to be in control... another way is to have some treats handy or a toy that he loves. keep this in sight as he passes other dogs.
Hope you find something that works for you both.
2007-02-12 03:27:21 · answer #1 · answered by jojo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good for you for not wanting to use a choke chain. It doesn't sound like it would help him much.
Self-control exercises (such as Sit or Watch me) are essential. Make him do these when a dog is approaching. Once he does, tell him he can say hi to the dog. But, if you start to walk and he immediately starts to pull, repeat the above. Teach him he doesn't get to greet the dog unless he is polite. If he won't behave, cross the street or walk in the opposite direction - no play time for him.
This will take lots of repetition for him to get it. If you have neighbors or friends who are willing to help you practice (even if it's just three to five minutes a day), he will be under control much sooner.
2007-02-12 03:15:10 · answer #2 · answered by melissa k 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I truthfully have a 4 month previous staffie, theyre quite good and obdurate. So please comprehend a choke chain is the final difficulty you're able to do on your dogs amazing now, you'll be the good one and allow your dogs comprehend you are the boss. playstation in addition they pull like loopy via fact they'd't sense you pulling back like another canines can, you do no longer p.c. your dogs dragging you around :P. There are different options, make certain you get a coach to coach you the thank you to stroll your dogs ideal whatever you accomplish that which you do no longer finally end up hurting her.
2016-10-02 00:31:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used a halti dog lead on my dog (as recommended by my vet). It works an absolute treat, she complained a bit at first but once she got used to it I couldn't believe the difference.
My vet recommended not using a choke chain.
2007-02-12 03:47:52 · answer #4 · answered by jane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a choke chain and be very firm. If he does go past politely then praise him madly. Try him in a park to meet as many other dogs as possible. Try a dog training school. Stop the game he is playing of me versus you where he is winning hands down.
2007-02-12 03:21:36 · answer #5 · answered by SYJ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
there is a head collar called a halti that works very well fits over the head and round the muzzle the lead clips to a link at the side of the muzzle and when the dog pulls it tightens gently when the dog stops pulling it relaxes again.
2007-02-12 03:17:39 · answer #6 · answered by puzzled? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure the gentle leader is fitted properly? You should walk in the oppsite direction, away from the other dog if possible. If that's not possible, stop and distract his attention away from the dog so he cannot pull you and cause you, or himself harm. Distract him with treats, a toy, or just hold his head so he cannot see the other dog.
2007-02-12 03:13:20 · answer #7 · answered by BUCK_ID 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have this problem, while watching dog whisperer! (good tips) he delt with a same situation. You get a thinner coller and put it round his neck like normal, but higher up. and keep the lead straight up too, dont pull tight, only when he pulls then bring him/hre by your side. the 1st time i tried this i was amazed, he walked by the side of me i couldnt believe it!! everytime i see another dog, i just move the collor up his neck as far as possible and sorted!!
2007-02-12 20:39:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest getting a prong collar. it is a training collar that when the dog pulls it tightens with prongs. it is safer than a choke collar in that it wraps around the larynx and doesn't crush. you can add links to it as the dog grows and you can also put little rubber caps over the prongs. I have used this collar for years and it does not harm the dog but it makes him/her stay close to you.
2007-02-12 03:13:21 · answer #9 · answered by Mark B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ya I was watching the Dog Whisperer and he says that when you take the dog out on a lead and he starts pulling you , you stand in the one spot, hold the leash tight and just flick the tip of one of his ears. Then when he looks around at you you tug on the leash and say no. He'll soon get the message.
2007-02-12 03:12:27 · answer #10 · answered by specs appeal 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋