My dog pulls when I take her for walks. I have a trainer lead which is meant to help but doesnt. Any advice?
2007-11-10 07:28:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
This works without fail, get a simple cloth or chain choke collar and when you walk her make sure it stays at the base of her head. Do not let it slip down her neck, keep it as high as possible.
2007-11-10 07:59:31 · answer #1 · answered by Clee 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
What always helped me was to just say "No!" and give a little jerk on the leash when the dog would pull. That would get the dog's attention and get them to slow down a little. Sometimes using a harness instead of a collar will help, too, because it gives you more control of the dog. Other than these two things, I'd say enroll your dog in obedience classes. I've never done that myself, but dog trainers are used to dealing with dogs, and they should know how to help you.
2007-11-10 15:51:17 · answer #2 · answered by kielsa03 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a dog trainer and would NEVER use a pinch collar. Would you like to walk along having your neck pinched every step or two? Thought not. So why should your dog?
You don't say what breed of dog she is. Some dogs are bred to pull and therefore are more likely to.
However if you heel train your dog this is 'curable'.
Have your dogs favourite treat in both your left and right hand. Let your dog see you put the treat in your left hand and ask your dog to sit by your left ankle. Say 'heel' and shake the treat in your left hand. Step forward and walk a couple of steps (no more than a couple) all the while shaking the treat to keep your dogs attention on the treat.
When you've walked a couple steps stop, ask your dog to sit and give them the treat in your right hand. Repeat the above steps taking more and more steps each time.
If your dog pulls stop, do not give a treat and start again.
There are positive ways of solving problems without resorting to negative ways of training E.g. pinch collars
2007-11-10 15:38:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Group obedience lessons - you and your dog go, great fun for both, socializes your dog too and teaches you how to train him.
Ask your vet for a reference to a good trainer who gives group lessons (not expensive) or try Petco, they also schedule them.
Good luck, try it, it works.
By the way, pinch collars are horrors and most people use them the wrong way - even the "right way" is cruel and unnecessary. Good trainers use the "gentle leader", works great and doesn't hurt the dog.
2007-11-10 15:35:37 · answer #4 · answered by rescue member 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
buy a halti collar, looks like a horse harness, if the dog pulls on the lead his head will turn, trust me it will work, i got a 9 month very muscular staffy that had never been out on a lead he nearly pulled my arm out of its socket, it worked immediately although he hated it, if the dog stops and tries to scratch it off, take his mind of things and get him walking again, he will get used to it, when he is much better revert to a half choke chain and if he pulls just snap the choke which will just remind him not to get into bad habits, good luck hun.........
2007-11-10 16:22:11 · answer #5 · answered by dee dee 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I would suggest getting into an obedience class with an experienced instructor. They will teach you how to teach your dog. A good instructor is entirely invaluable!
2007-11-10 16:46:48 · answer #6 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try a cannie collar,I have huskies and it works on them,saves my arms a whole lot of grief,hope this helps
2007-11-10 16:52:19 · answer #7 · answered by huskystorm 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would use a pinch collar. Some people think they are mean, but i swear by them
2007-11-10 15:32:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
Properly fitted pinch collar will work wonders.
2007-11-10 15:31:45 · answer #9 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋
have ex cop help you
2007-11-10 15:37:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋