he is a cocker spaniel, black, i love him dearly look after him very well, BUT,, what is mine,, is his!!! i want to take him for a walk, not him me!!,, all comments appreciated
2007-09-21 10:44:45 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
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2007-09-21 10:50:36 · answer #1 · answered by big bill 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Know the problem, or at least knew the problem. Our Red Setter was just the same. We tried many things, the turning around and walking back thing...........out all night must have walked an extra 2 miles! We bought a haltie which fits over the mussel and around the neck, it worked a treat, and almost straight away.
It worked for us but sincerely I hope that you solve your problem. Incidentally we were advised against a choker, you may want to think about it as well especially if you decide to show the dog as it ruins the hair around the neck where it pulls.
Good luck.
2007-09-21 11:18:04 · answer #2 · answered by DIGGER 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to teach him to walk on a loose lead. Let's say you want the dog on your left side. Hold the leash in your right hand. In your left hand have lots of soft yummy treats (hot dog, cheese). It needs to be soft so that it's easy for him to eat. If he has to stop to chew a crunchy treat you'll have to wait for him to finish before moving on.
Using the treat, lure the dog into position by your left side. Give the dog a bit of the treat. With the treat still in front of your dog's nose take a step forward. Your dog should follow your hand. Give him some treat. Continue doing this and you can gradually fade the treat away. Instead of constantly giving treats, give one after 2 steps, then 4 steps. You'll also want to incorporate heel or whatever command you're going to use. If the pup lags behind, call him. Make sure you only reward when he's by your side. He'll soon learn that being there equals yummy treats. You can do the same thing having the puppy walk on your right side. Just hold the leash in your left hand and have the treats in your right. You want the treats to be in the hand closest to the dog for easy dispensing.
2007-09-21 13:15:40 · answer #3 · answered by Skittle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I watched the dog whisperer on TV checking this. He held the lead close to the dogs neck and gave a sharp tug on it when the dog pulled. He also said "No" firmly at the same time. The dog soon clicked on and was walking nicely in no time at all. This is an interesting programme about correcting dog behaviour and you can learn a lot from it. Good luck and I hope you will soon be taking your dog for a walk and not vice versa.
2007-09-21 11:02:03 · answer #4 · answered by sanny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the easiest problem in a young dog to solve.
Remember he is a young member of your "Pack," and as such wants to show you how good he is at going out on a hunt. Your walk is a hunt to him. You have to show him you decide where to hunt and control that hunt. As he starts to pull, do a 180 turn and go the other way. Then when he goes past you to again lead, another 180 turn. All the time tell him when he is at "heel," good boy with a soft voice, this is as he is at heel and before he is about to go in the lead. On each turn command heel in a stronger voice, but do not shout.
He will soon get the message, remember he is young so no yanking of the lead when you turn
2007-09-21 11:02:54 · answer #5 · answered by Juan De La Ribera 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Has he had any obedience training? That's a good start.
Second, I might try wearing Alfie out a bit before walking him--throwing a ball in the back yard for a little while...Ever notice how docile dogs are on the way home from their walk?
Have fun,
TX Mom
2007-09-21 10:53:26 · answer #6 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get an anti-pull harness or one of those head collars....
Is he having enough exercise OFF the lead to burn up excess energy? Spaniels are renown for being "nuts" they are very ACTIVE working dogs with a lot of energy. They are high maintenance dogs who needs long walks.
Link to info from scally wags website about loose lead walking / training.
2007-09-22 01:25:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obedience class!
When you dog pulls ahead, you stop. Wait for him to turn and look at you. Give him a treat. Continue. When he pulls ahead, stop again, or maybe even turn and walk the other way. Repeat.
Treat him for watching you and walking with you. Do not let him pull you. Just stop and let him figure out that you will not walk if he leads you.
Gentle Leader, or Easy Walk Harness is good to help you in this method.
2007-09-21 10:58:03 · answer #8 · answered by Carrie O'Labrador 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pop down to the pet shop, and buy him a 'Halti'. This is a small, soft harness that fits around the head and round his nose. Its not a muzzle, and its not cruel.....far kinder than him being choked by his collar!! You will find it might take him a little while to get used to it, but in no time at all, you will have complete control of your dog while he's out on the lead.
2007-09-22 22:11:22 · answer #9 · answered by murphywingedspur 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Had the same problem with our springer spaniel and they can pull even harder. Answer - get a Haltie collar, the lead then clips on under the chin and the dog cannot get his weight into pulling. Honest it works just fine.
2007-09-21 11:58:32 · answer #10 · answered by KEVIN G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a different collar. Try to either get one that rides high on the neck or else get a gentle leader no-pull harness. As long as he is excited and not aggressive then just getting a better walking device will solve it. If it is an aggressive dog, you need a prong collar.
2007-09-21 11:01:14 · answer #11 · answered by mama woof 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋