Leash-training my dog?

Question

My dog is always pulling away when we go for walks, and choking himself. How do I stop him from doing this?

Answer 1

The quick fix is an easy walk harness. They throw off the dogs balance and makes it near impossible for them to pull. The best way to train a dog to walk on a loose leash is to walk, but when the dog pulls, stop. Eventually you will have a dog that learns he will only get to take a walk if he keeps the leash loose.

Answer 2

Even if some peopel say to get a choke collor dont becasue it ruins their air way. But if u get a pinch collar they work great. They have these little prongs on them that when they pull it pinches there skin. Or you could get a harness but the one the goes over there noses along witht he back work better than just the oens that go on their back. When he does pull snap back with the leasha nd give a sharp no. No matter how much he is choking or panting remeber that if he was truly hurting himself he would stop it . And when you walk hold the leash up over his head it gives better controll for you. And untill he knows how to properly walk on a leash dont let him have the whole length of the leash give him only a little bit.
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Answer 3

what i do is swing the leash ( i have a circular one) in fron of my legs it tells her to go no farther and it works as long as im doing this she'll stay by my side because she doesnt want the rope to wack her in the nose when shes been doing this with out trying to jet forward for a little while i stop twirling it and if she stays by my side i say good girl and give her a treat ...the second way is to stop and pull back and make her sit befor eyou continue going on every time she jets forward i make her stop and sit when she is being good i say good girl and give her a treat ( the first way to train her works better than the second in my opinion but it's hard if they're short dogs)

Answer 4

I disagree with using a harness. Harnesses put slight pressure on a dog's trunk area will only encourage them to pull more. It is better for their necks, yes, but not to stop them from pulling.

I have learned an effective way to teach your dog not to pull, but it takes a little patience and consistency on your part. I first work with a dog in an area with little distraction, to help them focus on what we are learning. Have lots of small, yummy treats like some cheese or chicken cut into little pieces. Put the dog on leash and just hold a small amount of food in your hand touching the side of your leg of your leg. Your dog will notice the food and when they are loose leash, at your side just let them have the food and tell the "good dog". Start walking and continue to hold small amounts of food at the side of your leg and only give them the reward when they are at your side and able to take the food without you moving your hand away from your leg. The key is only to reward if the dog is walking on your side and can take the food from your hand while your hand is touching the side of your leg.

If the dog moves out of position, stop all motion, treat in hand at your side and patiently do nothing. Wait it out, your dog will realize you are stopped and will remember the treat in your hand and return to your side to get the treat. When they return, give them the treat and say "good dog" and begin walking. With practice, the dog will learn that if they walk at your side, they get a regular payoff of treats from the side of your leg, and walking stops and no treats if they stray away from you and they must return to your side and walk at your side to get the treats again. The key is being patient and not moving until the dog comes back to your side to get the treat and pair that return with a "good dog" and food, so they know that is what you want.

The more you practice, the better they get at the game. To get the reward, they need to be at your side. Everything comes to a stop if they move away from your side and can restart if they return to your side. In time you will not need treats, and you will only need to stop moving when your dog strays away from your side and they will immediately curb back to you to get you to do what they want - which is to keep walking.

Be patient, and keep their distractions at a minimum at first and work in the yard or house to help them get the idea that being at your side means a walk, anything else means you stop and go no where.

Best wishes.

Answer 5

Your best bet is Obedience Classes. They will advise you of the different options that you have and you will learn how to teach the dog the proper way to heel.

Answer 6

my 9months old dog did the same thing, it was like she was walking me instead of me walking her. i take her to beginner classes now at pet-smart and they recommended me to get the gentle leader. if you have a pet-smart around your area i highly recommend you to get one . they work great, i can now finally walk my dog with her right by my side. they cost about 24.00 dollars but trust me the money is well spent. good luck.

Answer 7

Use a no pull harness.They do work.