My male MinPin who is a 1 yr and a half will not walk properly on his leash. I don't know what to do.. I tried the walking in different directions when he pulls a different way..He's so little but is so strong. Well anyways, any suggestions on how to have him walk properly? I can't enjoy my walks..
2007-06-30 15:01:57 · 12 answers · asked by Texas Gal 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
All the answers are correct too but if you want to train him at home and spend no money here is what you do:
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f the dog is walking on a loose leash, you walk right along with him and enjoy yourself. But the moment he tightens the leash, you come to a dead stop. Then pull the dog to your side and have him sit. Don’t move until the dog is sitting beside you on a loose lead. You need to show the dog that he doesn’t get to take one step forward on a tight leash….ever! And pulling should cause him enough inconvenience that he would just as soon avoid it.
When the dog sits, start walking forward again and praise him; click and treat if he does a good job of staying with you. Hold only the end of the leash, giving your dog “free rein.” This is not heeling! You are simply teaching “keep slack in the leash.”
If he immediately lunges forward again, simply repeat the procedure of pulling him back and having him sit until he calms down.
If your dog is too strong for you to do this, and pulls you forward despite your best efforts, consider using a device called a Halti. It is a very humane tool that controls the dog’s head without discomfort to the dog, and dramatically reduces the dog’s pulling power.
Once your dog is being reasonably well mannered on your normal walks, it’s time to introduce some challenges. Start with walking your dog in new areas and in busier situations then usual. The more that’s happening, the more your dog will be prone to pull.
here is also a video link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoJPUH6ULLc
2007-06-30 15:20:51 · answer #1 · answered by My Name Is Trip 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Watch "the Dog Whisperer" by Cesar Milan
2007-06-30 22:05:42 · answer #2 · answered by Blastermaster 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Enroll in a dog obedience class. PetSmart has them. He & you will learn how to walk properly on a lead, and many other fundamentals of good dog behavior!
2007-06-30 22:05:25 · answer #3 · answered by madmax 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hah, I rescued a mastiff once, walking him was crazy. I got a special collar that has a piece that goes around the dog's snout. This was the safest way I could stop him from yanking my arms out of their sockets. I got it at Petsmart. And it stopped him. And did not seem to hurt him any. mastiffs360.com
2007-06-30 23:34:07 · answer #4 · answered by Mary p 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes find a dog obedience training school. There are more training clubs in the lower part of Texas than in the panhandle of Texas . That is where i live right now
2007-06-30 22:06:09 · answer #5 · answered by Skyhoss 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES I CAN HELP
get him a lead harness.
they go around his nose when you walk him...
i saw the NUTTIEST dalmatian before he had his lead..he was INSANE you couldnt walk him anywhere....once they got the lead (i think they call it a "halti") he walked like a show dog instantly....its all in the way he was properly directed......
2007-06-30 22:09:22 · answer #6 · answered by JennyBoBenny 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a Gentle Leader head halter. They come with DVD's that show you how to train with one. Also, enroll in an obedience class so you can learn how to teach him.
2007-06-30 22:10:24 · answer #7 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
umm...usually there's a lot of websites that you can find on google that helps with that kind of stuff..I really don't know what to tell u cuz my dog does not walk on leashes very well. he sits in the middle of the sidewalk and I have to pull him..lol maybe u can teach him to heel? sorry that's all I can say.
2007-06-30 22:06:51 · answer #8 · answered by CraazyGurl 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i suggest u get a body leash instead of a neck leash so he wont choke himself and from there u will have a better chance 2 control him good luck
2007-06-30 23:26:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
show him that ur the dominant one and he has 2 listen 2 u. i dont c how the walking the dif way wuld work though
2007-06-30 22:07:21 · answer #10 · answered by Isabella 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋