He shakes and will not budge whenever I put it on him. I've tried all the suggested things, as doing it in the house first, a choke chain, and a smaller just around the ears. Nothing is working. The other one (1 1/2 months younger) is doing fine with the leash. I won't be able to show him like this. Help, please?
2007-02-27 03:57:41 · 10 answers · asked by carrollwheat 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
the easiest way to leash train is to put the leach on the dog and let it go around the house with it on. Dont pick it up. After a while walk the dog around the house with the leash. Let the dog go where it wants to go. then go outside with the 1 dog. Let it go where it wants to go. Then try going for a walk. If that doent work use bait or treats to take the dogs mind off the collar. Keep the dogs attention on you not the leash. After a while the dog will calm down.
2007-02-27 05:00:40 · answer #1 · answered by gary b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you leash train your puppy it is best to use a nylon 6ft lead. Have a clicker, when the puppy pulls on the lead, pull the lead with a little force. If the puppy stops the pulling momentarily use the clicker or small treats (work well too) reward the puppy. Another way is walk and put a treat in your hand and have the puppy walk along side you to get the treat. Remember praise the puppy when it has done what you wanted. Try using a leather collar istead of a choke collar because after awhile some dogs get immune to the choke collars and does not bother them at all. I have a dog who use to pull and originally started out with a choke collar did not work. The treat in hand and walk worked well with her. Good Luck!
2007-02-27 12:41:08 · answer #2 · answered by iknow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old is the puppy? Clip the leash on and let him drag it around the house for a few days. When you do start out holding the leash have lots of treats ready and reward any forward movement with treats and praises. Once he has all his vacs,you may want to enroll in an obedience training class. Good luck
2007-02-27 12:03:25 · answer #3 · answered by W. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the one puppy is doing fine and the other is not, try walking them at the same time. Some dogs just need to see others doing what is asked of them. I know when I had a puppy I could not get her to walk on a leash, go to the bathroom outside, or even quit bitting people. We wound up with a rescue dog and HE actually trained her. She became very good at walking on the leash, going outside, and she even quit bitting.
2007-02-27 15:14:04 · answer #4 · answered by clytisciasha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consistency is the key. If you go about trying a million different things you will only confuse the puppy and frustrate yourself. Set up a routine and don't vary from it if you can help it. Some puppies just take longer to learn than others.
A firm hand, a nice reward snack, and belly rub on occasion is always a must. But remember this, some dogs, no matter their lineage and beauty, will never be show dogs, and there's nothing wrong with that. They call them pets.
Good Luck with the Pup.
2007-02-27 12:08:59 · answer #5 · answered by Homer S. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to work every day with him. You have to be the one who is in control not the dog. He knows that if he doesn't move then he is in control. And you are NOT the top dog of the house, he is. First, I would keep trainging inside the house. But I would put a lease on him and make him go everywhere you go inside. If he choose to stop then I would make him move. If this includes moving him physically by putting up his legs then do so. When he does what you want, you must reward him with praise and love. When he doesn't, don't reward him at all. You can use treats as well for reward.
The problem I have is that my dogs try to pull on the lease. I just plant my feet and pull them behind me. Today, I don't have that problem at all.
Good luck, if this doesn't work. Then I would seek out a professional trainer for animals.
2007-02-27 12:11:34 · answer #6 · answered by redtigersword5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you bring a new puppy into your home there will be a period of adjustment. Your goals are to help your puppy to quickly bond to his new family, and to minimize the stress associated with leaving his mother, littermates, and former home. If there are already dogs in the new home the transition may be a little easier as the puppy is able to identify with his own kind. Obtaining two puppies would be another option. Most puppies, especially those obtained before 12 weeks of age, will form attachments almost immediately to the people and any other pets in the new home, provided that there are no unpleasant consequences associated with each new person and experience.
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2007-02-27 12:10:06 · answer #7 · answered by dhaarvi2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep trying. Make sure the leash is lightweight and let him wear it around the house. Dogs, like people have different temperaments. He will eventually get used to it.
2007-02-27 12:03:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hope you can get him to if that is why you got him.
but if you tried everything i don't know what to tell you.
did you try letting it have the leash on without you holding it, try to leave it on him for a day but watch it while you do so it don't get caught on something that will hurt it.
2007-02-27 12:03:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use a head harness with my dogs (125lbs each)
It is like night and day. It is not tied around their neck and almost works as a muzzle but not really..... check with you pet store for the halti harness.
2007-02-27 12:03:13 · answer #10 · answered by MomOf2Girls 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋