I have a border collie i have took him training and he done really well apart from the pulling side of it. My border collie unfortunatly has an enlarged heart and when i walk him he just wont stop pulling. I am worried because he makes his breathing really bad when he does it as he has an enlarged heart. Does anyone have any ideas on how to stop him pulling.
2007-08-29 05:45:38 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
my dog does that to and i always shorten the leash so that she walks beside me and she understand after i do that that i am the leader and that i am calling the shots, not her.
2007-08-29 05:50:23 · answer #1 · answered by Always There Alice 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My dog did this also. I realized it was because she thought she was in control. You need to shorten your leash and place the collar right under the jaw bone so it holds the dogs head up- like they do at dog shows. This keeps the dog's nose up, which will help keep the dog focused and not freaking out over every new smell. It will take time to train the dog not to pull, but it you "practice" regularly everything should work out. Also when preparing to walk your dog, make sure you go out the door first. If it starts pulling, stop, make the dog sit, let it calm down then continue on your walk. Your dog will get the message he can only continue if he behaves properly.
2007-08-29 06:18:42 · answer #2 · answered by Really now 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a doberman and she was terrible at pulling, after a few months i dreaded taking her for a walk as she was just too strong for me. Then someone suggested the Halti dog head harness......oh my god, it's a miracle, instantly no more pulling, no more me getting tangled in the lead and generally looking like i had no control. my dog isnt at all bothered by it, the 1st couple of times she kept rubbing her nose, but now we both enjoy walks a lot more, you can get them at pets at home or i got mine on ebay, they're around £8,(well spent!) and come in a variety of sizes. Hope this helps
2007-08-29 07:59:00 · answer #3 · answered by vicky b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to use a halter instead of a leash on the collar - won't stop the pulling but your dog will not choke so much and get is breathing shortened.
2007-08-29 05:50:27 · answer #4 · answered by rescue member 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
one way is to just stop walking when the dog pulls. once he lets the leash go slack start walking again an as soon as he starts pulling stop. keep this up and he will learn that if he is pulling he will not be allowed to go forward. it takes time but it works,
2007-08-29 09:12:16 · answer #5 · answered by janemull 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Halti's are best in my opinion.
They don't stop the dog from pulling, but when they do, the head turns round making it pointless to do so. It doesn't hurt the dog, and the dog will learn quickly that it is pointless to pull.
2007-08-29 11:35:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have collars that are designed to help dogs with this problem. SO you can look in Jeffers.... petedge, petsmart.com etc. and maybe get one of them. My sisters golden ret. is like that and the collar really helps out a lot thank goodness cause she is too big a dog to be pulling us around...
2007-08-29 05:50:43 · answer #7 · answered by ME 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use an anti-pull harness, its less mean and won't strangle! When he's pulling, yank him back, say "heel" and if need be, make him take a few steps backwards so he learns that if he pulls he ends up having to retrace his steps....
2007-08-29 07:25:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a sharp yank back on the lead every time he pulls. Praise and treats when he walks at heel.
2007-08-29 05:50:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Shorter lead,, teach him to walk to HEEL
say "heel" the shorten the lead so he has no choice.
remember to say good boy.
Eventually he will learn the meaning of HEEL
2007-08-29 05:50:25 · answer #10 · answered by steven m 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋