i have 7 month old jack russell and she keeps pulling on the leash,this causes her to cough etc and ppl think im choking her(quite embarressing),im also worried she may damage her throat etc over time, has anyone any ideas??
2007-03-13 08:08:31 · 29 answers · asked by Ash 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
There are lots of ways.
i have a hulti on my 9mnth old border collie. this has stopped her from pulling.
you should also teach your dog to heel. another way is every time she pulls turn the other way (it is best to do this in a park) then she will realise that when u walk her and if she pulls on the lead she will turn and walk the other way even though she wanted to pull you in that way and soon she will learn. we did this with my staffi x when he used to pull and no he doesnt from this method,
2007-03-13 08:15:41 · answer #1 · answered by Laila's Mummy! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you get a long training leash hold it quite tight in your left hand make a loop and hold the end of the lead in your right hand . When your dog starts pulling let the loop go and turn around suddenly taking the lead around your body , the dog is then following you . Keep this going needs a bit of practise but doesnt take to long for them to learn
2007-03-13 08:17:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a 6 month old weimaraner/standard poodle mix who is already 75 lbs, and used to pull like crazy. My husband and I have learned that by bringing treats with us (we use little pieces of turkey hot dogs, or even sometimes just his plain ol' dog food) and by calling his name every once in a while when he starts to pull, he will turn around to see what we want, and then we reward him with a treat, being sure to praise him constantly when he is NOT pulling. we also purchased a pinch collar (they're a little scary-looking, but they do NOT hurt the dog) and he's a dream on walks now - a completely different dog. You have to be sure to properly use the chain though, do not use it as punishment. When he starts to pull, quickly jerk the chain back, give him a command such as "no pull" or "back" or whatever you like, and immediately release it back to normal. The dog should stop pulling right away (if he even starts at all), and you have to praise him so he knows he's not in trouble.
2007-03-13 08:28:42 · answer #3 · answered by my_stoney_baby 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have three dogs all of them pulled like mad on the lead so what i done with each one individually is take them out on their own and place a choker chain on them, I placed it behind their ears at the top of their neck and used a short leash when walking, she'll learn that your leading not her, if she pulls ahead just tug her back slightly not to hard and fingers crossed she'll stop pulling, when she learns that your in charge loosen the lead and let her roam to do her business, after much time all my dogs behaved and now I can walk them all together, hope that helps somehow.
2007-03-13 11:46:12 · answer #4 · answered by AmazonKaty 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Buy a dog harness,they are not expensive, allthough the dog will still pull at least you are not letting it damage it's neck and throat.I had to get a leather harness for my staffie as he used to pull like mad and damage his throat. He only wears it when I take him out and I have total control over him at all times, and he has freedom of movement without damaging himself.He is so used to it he will even try and flick it on aver his back to get it on,funny to watch,but a blessing for the dog.
2007-03-13 08:24:41 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ive had the same problem with THREE dogs that we owned. we just got a new dog & i took her for a walk yesterday and she is doing the same thing. this will not cause her throat damage so dont worry about that. every time she starts to pull, jerk back very quickly, and do this until she stops pulling. it sounds crazy & abusive, but seriously it will work.
2007-03-13 08:16:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem with my staffy but I have eased it off slowly by using the heel command and taking treats (low fat of course) everytime he pulls I stop say heel and then steadily walk repeating heel (sometimes it takes a while to get to where I want to go ) I have 3 other dogs that dont pull so it has worked for me
2007-03-13 08:29:00 · answer #7 · answered by woo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have 2 immediate ideas........ go to your local pet store and ask them about "gental leaders" and / or a harness. Both will stop the pulling and be a much better walk for your dog. The other suggestion I have is obedience classes... these aren't immediate, but in time will prove to a great asset!
Enjoy your walks!
2007-03-13 08:21:09 · answer #8 · answered by incredimom2 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should tierd her out. Then when you go for a walk keep the leash short and right by you and do that for a while you need to show the dog that your incontrol.Plus i saw that on the dog whisper
2007-03-13 08:15:46 · answer #9 · answered by Blondie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Got to PetSmart and get a "training leash". It's like a regular leash, but it has a "bridle" looking thing attatched to it that goes over the dogs head. When he pulls, it will clamp his whole head like a muzzle, which will teach him not to pull when he walks...worked like a charm on our HUSKY and we thought we would never get that "get up and go" out of him that Huskies have...he walks on a leash like a pro now!! :)
2007-03-13 08:17:36 · answer #10 · answered by beetlejuice49423 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋