Our dogs take us for the walk. We have tried halti collars, and attempted the dog whisperers advice to stay calm and assertive. Nothing seems to help, therefore they are missing out on the enjoyment and so are we!
2007-03-23 09:16:48 · 11 answers · asked by naturalphase 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Try using an Easy Walk Harness. It is the best piece of equipment I have encountered. A regular harness helps a dog pull more efficiently. Think about it, harnesses are what we put on "working dogs" to help them pull better. An Easy Walk Harness is a harness that clips in the front, at the dog's breast plate, instead of on the dogs back. Then, if a dog pulls, it actually makes the dog's face/chest to look back at the leash holder. When the dog stops pulling, the pressure is relieved and he can walk normally again.
Equipment is used to train the dog and teach him what you want, with the ultimate goal of having a dog that will no longer pull, even when the equipment has been changed to a simple buckle collar and lead. (This of couse takes lots of time and practice)
When walking your dog, be sure to verbally praise and reward often when your dog is doing what you like, ie: no pressure on the collar. Your dog will learn in no time what you want (no pressure ont he collar) and where you want him (closer to you, not out at the end of the lead).
2007-03-23 09:42:23 · answer #1 · answered by SDHATL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although they may not look nice, prong collars are awesome. They are self correcting collars, and therefore you do not have to yank, jerk, or pull. Because if your dog tries to pull ahead, you simply stop in your tracks, when the dog gets to the end of the lead, it will give him a slight pinch. Then you simply step forward to loosen the collar, and take two steps back slowly to redirect him to where he should be. These are amazing, and are not damaging. However never pull, jerk or yank on the lead, and you have to get it fitted by a professional.
Yes lots of treats, the idea here is that when the dog is close to you everything is ok and good, and when he tries to go the environment is what causes the pinch, so then he will learn to stay next to you and not pull.
2007-03-23 16:59:16 · answer #2 · answered by michelle d 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As you have already found out, halti collars are a complete waste of time, and money. Cesar Millan (Dog Whisperer) is able to work and communicate with dogs because he has a natural talent with dogs. Just like there are naturally talented musicians, there are also naturally talented animal people (they're not afraid of dangerous animals, instead, they're fascinated by them). Not anybody can just grab a dog, and work with it like he does. You probably would have to work with him personally for him to go into further detail about his training methods..
Back to your problem, any type of harness is also a waste of time and money. A harness that goes around his chest will work against you. Harnesses are used for tracking, and PULLING. On top of that, you cannot correct a dog with a harness. If it attempts to get to something really bad, guess what? He's not going to care about the no-pull harness, and will pull you like Santa on a sled.
The last answerer suggested to get a prong collar, and I agree. Each time he pulls on the leash, the prongs will tighten against his neck, and he will ease off on the pressure. I walk my 70lb German Shepherd, my sister's 85lb Shepherd, Pitbull and her in law's stubborn Bulldog, they all wear prong collars. They walk great in prong collars, and many times, beside me.
You can also correct with a prong collar, by jerking on the leash. There are some dogs that, despite the wear of a prong collar, will refuse to ease down on the pressure. These dogs require a jerk on the leash (correction), while they wear a prong collar. I can go more into detail about this, email me at jm_460@yahoo.com
Prong collars are much more humane than choke collars, and dogs don't choke themselves with a prong collar.
2007-03-23 17:54:08 · answer #3 · answered by J.M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pronged collar and treats. Oh and lots of love and affection when they respond correctly, and when they don't respond correctly, be assertive and calm.
A pronged collar is not inhumane just to let you know, it is specifically designed to go around the dogs vulnerable parts, as opposed to a regular choke chain which can crush them.
Good Luck!
2007-03-23 17:48:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ceasar Millan's Illusion collar
2007-03-23 18:01:16 · answer #5 · answered by dawn_in_daytona 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A no pull harness has worked best for me.I have the strap where I can walk two at once and it only took five minutes for them to learn to walk together. It really was amazing..
2007-03-23 16:48:05 · answer #6 · answered by Dixie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is a good question my dog already listened to me but most people just puts on a chocker callor and have them learn the hard way or they make the leash short so they have to walk by your side then if they get good with a short leash you can extend little by little but most of the time dogs go ahead of you is because they are excited
2007-03-23 16:29:59 · answer #7 · answered by horse_lover 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a Pit Bull and she tends to try to "Walk ME"!!! So when she does this I stop and make her stop and tell her " Quit Pulling " and now she's getting it through her head that I do not want her to pull.
2007-03-23 16:24:54 · answer #8 · answered by iceez81 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well you could yank on the leash. you could tell it no. or, my dad does this, when my dog pulls at the leash stop your walk until your dog stops. after while of repeating this the dog will get the idea
2007-03-23 16:29:38 · answer #9 · answered by dreamkidd4 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have you tried walking him on a harness. You can still pull him back without choking him.
Also, Gentle leaders are miracle workers.
2007-03-23 16:21:06 · answer #10 · answered by Tiff 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋