on he like a mad dog!pulling and dragging me all over the place.he never liked other dogs but if we met one while off his lead he would come when i called him.lately he gone really bad,fighting and ignoring me.i cant let him off lead anymore.he used to love his runs.is there anything i can do?
2007-03-06 08:51:08 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
It's pretty simple, enroll in obedience classes and stick with the program. Don't only attend the classes, but do the "homework" as well.
It's a great thing for both of you - You will learn how to control your dog and he will learn how to understand commands. It's also great for his socialization skills.
2007-03-06 08:55:04 · answer #1 · answered by Yo LO! 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can use a tugging technique. This usually only takes a few times and the purpose of it is to get the dog to focus on you.
*You will need a 6' leash
*Choke collar or pinch collar
*The first thing that you will want to do is leash up the dog and head ouside for your walk.
*You walk at a normal speed and as soon as the dog gets to the end of the leash, STOP and turn the other direction.
*Keep doing this, your dog will think that you are crazy, and the neighbors will too.
*Everytime the dog gets to the end of the leash give a nice yank and change directions, with some dogs you will literally turn around not stop, but eventually the dog will get it.
I know that this works, even with the toughest dogs
2007-03-06 16:58:44 · answer #2 · answered by Rocka 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think it's quite clear what the problem is. Is it that he is aggressive to other dogs? If so, you need the help of a private trainer who can give you the techniques to control him and work on changing his reaction when he sees dogs. If the issue is pulling on leash, try a Gentle Leader or Easy Walk harness and train him to walk politely by giving him praise and treats when he doesn't pull and stopping when he does pull. He will soon figure out what he needs to do in order to go for a walk.
2007-03-06 16:56:45 · answer #3 · answered by melissa k 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My buddy has a pup who's the same way, and aropund 3 years old, he got her one of those leashes that wraps around under her belly, and takes the force away from her neck where the choker put it. That thing was awful.
It was seriously a dramatic difference. He actually had every one of us who walked her at least once to try it with this thing just to show it off...it really was like walking a different dog. She's still a bit hyper, but walking her is much more manageable.
2007-03-06 17:01:01 · answer #4 · answered by jdm 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi,
I told a trainer about my lab pulling like a nut .I tried halty and choker and one that went around his shoulders too. No didn't work. He told me to buy the long lead and walk around the yard when he goes to pull you turn the oposite way and he will follow. do that in a square if you have a big enough yard. It worked with mine and he was 130 lbs. now 119. On a diet. Good luck
2007-03-09 13:25:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the Gentle Leader. I also have a lab mix, who at even just 5 mos. was dragging me around. Someone recommended the Gentle Leader to me and it works wonders! He absolutely cannot pull with it on, it is great. We can walk together calmly. Most dogs have some resistance to it at first but they quickly get over it, especially labs who tend to be a little more laid back. You can get them at PetsMart and also online at various websites. Just google Gentle Leader. Hope that helps, good luck.
2007-03-06 17:00:15 · answer #6 · answered by grganne1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Buy a harness. I have a wonderful retriever that did the same thing. W/the harness, she is so much better. When you pull on the leash w/a normal collar, the dog's instinct is to pull forward. When the pull and the dog is wearing a harness, it will pull him or her towards you. I don't know - it worked for me.
2007-03-06 17:01:55 · answer #7 · answered by confused (again) 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Our lab is a big time puller on the leash. We tried a harness. It's helped a lot. Instead of just pulling against his neck (which is ineffective), it pulls back his whole body.
You can also try a no-pull leash as someone else suggested. My friend suggested one that goes over their nose. She said that it's because their nose is very sensitive and when there's just the very light pressure that this one gives, they react quickly w/o hurting them.
Above all, training is key.
2007-03-06 16:58:07 · answer #8 · answered by Trouble's Mama 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have to establish who is in control because right now he thinks he is.
When you take him on walks use a choke on him and don't let him be in charge. Keep him right next to you on a short leash by giving him little jerks. Once you gain control you can then introduce him to areas with other dogs.
By using verbal commands associated with training you will eventually be able to take him off the leash and he will respond to the commands.
Training comes first though...
2007-03-06 16:58:00 · answer #9 · answered by m_c_m_a_n 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When you walk him, keep the collar high up on his neck and keep the leash short, he should walk right beside or even behind you. You shouldn't let him run around without a fence until he learns to be submissive. But I am not a trainer, so you should probably go to a trainer if you want to be safe.
2007-03-06 17:19:31 · answer #10 · answered by colapreteka 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋