my german shepard dog who is eight months old still pulls on the lead and i really cant handle it
is there anything i could do to make him stop him from doing this?
also when you call him he will come and sit on you.. like on your lap
is this a sign of effection?
2007-07-04 10:36:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Your dog is just eager to get wherever you are going and wants to explore ahead of you. She is showing you affection by sitting in your lap, 8 months old.......she is big.
2007-07-04 10:40:42 · answer #1 · answered by thinkbig 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
MY DOG USE TO DO THAT TOO.
I started training her in the house. I have a chessy. Chesapeake Golden Retriever. I would grab her collar, arms on my side and have her walk next to me, Saying SIDE! That is all I ever have to say and she will be by my side.
I would tell her good girl and give her a treat after the training. She sometimes wants to run in front of me but I say NO! side! and she again walks be side me.
My dog knows all kinds of tricks and commands. It does take patience. I don't let my dog lay on me, however she is allowed to lay beside me. Now she will lay her head on me. which is fine. She is my best Friend
This may take a few days, German Shepherds are great dogs. I am also sure she wants attention if she is getting up on your lap, which also means she like/loves you. YES signs of affection.
I bet you spoil her like I do mine...LOL
2007-07-04 17:54:06 · answer #2 · answered by Chhaya05 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dogs pull on leashes for one reason--it works! If we didin't move forward when they pulled, they wouldn't pull. Do not go forward when he pulls. Wait for him to stop pulling, no matter how long is takes. Walk in the opposite direction EVERY time he pulls. A good obedience class will give you instruction in more detail and teach you how to to him. Dogs will sit on you for various reasons, but it could also be a dominance thing and should be discouraged if so.
2007-07-04 17:43:44 · answer #3 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don,t know where you live but yes Pet-smart can help you with Obedience classes . All Dog owners have to learn how to walk the dog . Remember you are the master . Not the dog .
This will help to keep the dog from sitting on you not good . Unless you are playing , all these thing,s you must learn together with you,r dog .
2007-07-04 17:55:35 · answer #4 · answered by bigfred1954 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is pulling then he will need some training to really learn how to walk on a leash.
Yes i take that as a sign of effection
2007-07-04 17:39:06 · answer #5 · answered by SillyHilly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really need to get him into a basic obedience class. Try to find a trainer who has worked with large dogs before.
One method you can try is start with saying "good" in a quick chirpy voice and then give him a treat. Do this several times in a row so you have his undivided attention. Keep the treats soft and small so they don't have to be crunched.
Next put your leash on him and do it about five more times.
Say, "let's go" and begin to walk with him next to you and immediately say "good" and give him a treat. Do this every 10 seconds or so as long as he is next to you with a loose lead.
If he begins to venture out in front of you and pull, give him quick tugs on the lead. Not one big one, but a bunch of annoying little ones and say his name and a negative word like "uh-oh". As soon as he starts coming to you walk right into him with eye contact the whole time. Continue walking and as soon as he is where he should be repeat "good".
You have to have treats on you at all time.
I would also say you should practice the word "look" or "watch me". Do this one anytime at home. He is sitting on the floor chewing on his favourite toy, say his name and " look"... put the treat in front of him to get his attention and pull it toward your face. As soon as he makes eye contact with you, chirp the word "good" and give him a treat. Do this about 40 times a day divided into about 3 or 4 sessions.
Hope this helps. It is how we got all our big dogs, Shep's included, to walk on a loose lead. Lots of rewards.
Patience and consistancy.
Basic obedience class is a must and great way to bond.
Have fun
2007-07-04 17:50:57 · answer #6 · answered by willodrgn 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have a german shepherd who is 6 months old and 80 lbs..my big baby boy...yes he pulls me too but i got him to stop doing that by using a choke collar with prongs on them...it may sound horrible but it really isnt...i just tug on the collar and immediately he slows down and doesnt pull me...i have asked alot of obedience class trainers and they told me to use that...i only use it when walking him...i never have him wear it in the house...
2007-07-04 18:42:52 · answer #7 · answered by Carol C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing he pulls on the leash becasue you haven't trained him not to.
Sign up for a training class.
In the meantime try using one of these options to manage the pulling on walks:
The Gentle Leader
http://www.premier.com/pages.cfm?id=17
The Senible Harness
www.softouchconcepts.com
2007-07-04 17:51:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
All dogs show affection by getting close to you. A sharp jerk down on his lease when he pulls and the command stop will break him of his pulling, but you need to be consistant about it.
2007-07-04 17:40:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a chest strap on leashes and will control them more. Don't let him get in front of you or else he will think that he is in charge. Sitting on you is a sign of affection, if he rolls over on his stomach, that means he summits to you.
2007-07-04 17:45:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋