how do i stop my dog from pulling?

Answer 1

You can buy leads that go around the nose that will stop this, from a good petstore.

Answer 2

i would suggest a choke chain or a harness that u can put over the dogs face. with a choke chain the dog will soon learn not to pull. when the dog starts to pull give the chain a swift pull to the right ot left depending on what side the dog is at but not from behind. once u have got the dogs attention praise her for not pullin and if she is give a gentle pull to the lead and keep doing this until she slows down and give her a treat for behaving.a harness that u place over the dogs face which u then attach to the lead also this works well to keep the dog from getting distracted but it also gives people the illusion that ure dog may be cross. it feels a lot less cruel though than the choke chain but at the same time the choke chain does teach the dog that its not a good idea to do that again cos it will hurt!
i would also recommend that u let ure dog free to run if possible in ure garden or a wide open area before u bring it for a walk that way the dog will have lost his giddiness and will not be pulling at the lead as much.
Hope this helps good luck

Answer 3

I have a very energetic Boxer.

First, get the Gentle Leader. Best training tool around.

I will warn you that it is not called the 30 second attitude adjustment for nothing. You dog will try and do anything to get it off. Dont worry, it is not hurting them in any way.

When I get the leader out now, my boxer is excited because he knows we are going on a walk, or will be training on something new.

Now when the dog starts to pull. Stop and say Heel. Make the dog sit down.

Another tool to use, when the dog starts to pull, quickly change directions. This will teach the dog to pay attention to you at all times.

You see with a standard leash, the Tension of the cord kicks in his instinct to pull. You have to train the dog out of that. The Leader does just that. It uses the same understanding that is used on a horse. If you can control/direct the nose, then you can control and direct the dog.

Also on your walks - your dog should be on your left side. If you have a long leash, you end up encouraging your dog to pull. When I walk, I have a 3 foot leash that I shorten up - so my dog is at my side, and the leash hangs free with no tension. If he starts to get ahead then it tightens up and he slows down.

You may also need to speed up the pace you are walking. A slow walk will make the dog bored.

You are the alpha dog in your house, you must keep the Alpha attitude.

Answer 4

My friend has a large and playful dog who pulls so hard that she can't keep her footing and has literally been pulled behind Molly! She bought a choke chain collar that has these metal bar-like things attached. Now when Molly pulls, those bar-like things press down on her neck and she stops.

She's never cried or acted like she's in pain, and now Mary Beth can walk her dog without fear of losing all the skin on her knees! Molly is a wonderful dog, just way over rambunctious! This collar has really helped! Hope this helps you a little! Have a great day! Annie

Answer 5

ever time he pulls on the lead stop and start to walk the other way it will take you a long time to get were you are going but it really does work

Answer 6

Just stop each time he pulls, and don't move until he stops - don't pull back though. It takes a little patience but they soon start to walk to heel.

Answer 7

you need to buy a collar and a leash that goes above her neck because this keeps their head up high and walk your dog to the left of you but right next to you not in front of you, if your dog tries to look away or gets distracted tug up on the leah a little and hell get back to walking. hold the leash long enough where his head and chin are up but dont let the leash go as long as it can.

Answer 8

get a harness or a gentle leader. - i am assuming you mean on walks. -

or when ever he starts pulling say no. and stop until he comes back to you, and then start walking again. if he pulls again do the same thing- do this a few times andif he isnt getting it, take him inside and walk him later. and try again.

Answer 9

go to a pet shop and get a lead that goes over his/her head it will attach to her collar and the lead goes under chin when he/she pulls then he/she will do a 190%turn that should stop him/her walking you

Answer 10

I too had this problem from my massive 10stone rottweiller....headhalter put a stop to this.