how do i stop my 6 month strong collie pulling on the lead?

Answer 1

Hold the lead in both hands making a loop in the lead. Set off for your walk, as soon as he starts to pull let the loop go and turn around. This way you're never going to be playing tug with him and he'll learn it's going to take ages to get anywhere! This is what they do on the TV show Dog Borstal and it works with a little time and patience!

Answer 2

You can buy a collar which is half fabric and half choker, however it takes a lot of time and a lot of patience. We got a 2 yr old collie in December and he still pulls when he's excited. He goes to training, which I'd definitely recommend, but even then they are very clever and strong willed dogs. You just have to make sure that you keep pulling him back and telling him firmly to "heal".
Another piece of advice is to turn sharply around and walk in the opposite direction. This will confuse the dog and they stop pulling. Keep walking, stopping, turning then walking, stopping turning etc etc until either you feel really dizzy and stupid or the dog stops pulling. I'll let you know in about two years whether it has worked for me - lol.
I would like to add that the half fabric, half choker collar is not like a conventional choker and does NOT pinch the dogs throat. They are recommended by trainers, who DO NOT recommend the old fashioned chokers.

Answer 3

I cannot believe people in this day and age are still recommending the use of choke collars! Unbelievable! Choke collars are for people who do not know any better and who want their dog to do as its told through fear and pain avoidance. Personally I prefer to go down the modern route of the loop technique that has been described by many people above (making a loop, dropping and turning when they pull) or the stopping dead idea. You can also clicker train a dog not to pull, but you would need to see a trainer to demonstrate this properly. Go along to obedience classes - just make sure they are qualified. And I can tell you for a fact that if they are qualified - they will not use choke chains!!!!!!

Answer 4

This type of training takes great patience on your part. Each time your dog pulls you stop dead. Do not look at your dog, do not pull the lead back, do not talk to your dog just completely ignore him. Once he is still then walk on. He will continue to pull until he realises you are not going anywhere until he stops the pulling. Continue to stop etc. until he gets the message and he will eventually. Now this can take some time for the message to sink in but it will work. You just need to be consistent and patient. Good luck!

Answer 5

I have an 18 month old staff who pulls like crazy and we bought her a special anti-pull harness from Pets At Home - it was £9.99 and works brilliantly. When she pull it lifts her front feet off the floor a bit so she can't walk on.
It's brilliant and I think harnesses are a better way to walk a dog rather than with the lead attached to a collar - it's much more secure.

Answer 6

By holding a loop on the lead in your hand, so if you were to drop the lead, it would fall forward slightly (in the direction its pulling and not so its falling over.) Do the following; Walk the dog with a loop in the lead, as it starts to pull, drop the loop and turn 180 degrees and walk away in the opposite direction. They will realise that you've turned, as you dropped the lead, they fall forward slightly and think - hey what happened there? They won't be overly impressed by it, but stick to it. You will notice they wont pull, as they dont like the slight fall forward. You will be rewarded with a dog that no longer pulls, and you will trust them more.

We did this ourselves, it works, honest. The dog we have was left/abandend with us by thier original owner. She pulled, barked continously, went mad at the post, had run away a few times, was never walked properly, never ate properly. But with time, determination and a good regime, she no longer pulls on the lead, she goes off the lead (we trust her, she trusts us) has never ran away, barking and temper at the post is far better controlled. She eats all her meal and has treats, is a healthy weight and has a fab coat. She gets really long walks at the weekends, aswell as a few shorter walks durring the week days. She has good regime, and is alot healthier thanks to our hardwork and her compliance.

Answer 7

try using a prong collar (it looks barbaric but it is not - there is a dead ring in the links which prohibits strangulation) do not use a choke collar , as the are the harshest, most inhumane collars........ you would do very well to take some basic obedience classes.. this works if done properly... when walking your dog,, as soon as he starts pulling,, simply turn and walk the other way , say nothing!! when he is walking with you/looking at you,,, praise and give a food reward... However, as soon as he makes that leash tight , turn and walk briskly in other direction... the dog is going to start to watch you,, which is what you want, because he never knows where you are going... this should only take one day to perfect if you do it enough...... herding dogs usually are very easy to teach this because they naturally like to stay with you

Answer 8

NEVER a choke chain, I can't believe any reputable dog trainer would recommend them these days. They are cruel and dangerous as they can crush your dog's windpipe. Ask your pet shop for a halter. It is like a collar, with two straps attached that fit around the dog's front legs. It doesn't hurt the dog at all but they dislike the feeling of being pulled there, so they stop pulling. It really is that simple! I bought my puppy one yesterday because she is getting too strong for me, and it worked like a charm! She now trots docilely at my heels. Thinking of getting one for my partner, LOL.

Answer 9

hi i had the same problem mine is 5 months old and he was pulling what i did is just use half of your lead so he has no choice but to walk with you .xx do not use a choke chain they are cruel ,just tie half the lead round your hand ,keep praising him if hes doing it well and when he walks with you properly without pulling use the other bit of lead.

Answer 10

I have a strong 3 year old staffy who always pulls but we bought a halti and it has helped as it pulls their head to the side and they don't like that! Good luck. I got mine at a snip from Ebay.