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Originally Posted by chattiesmom  In order to have a peaceful walk using a coupler, you need to train each dog to walk politely individually before putting them on a coupler. Once they are walking nicely, then you won't need a no pull harness  .
I learned this the hard way while training my miniature horses to drive. All I'm going to say is..... to avoid disaster, each individual needs to be well trained BEFORE teaming them up. |
Thanks! I figured that I would have to work with them individually on this, but was hoping that I didn't have to! Sometimes its hard having two babies b/c to teach them tricks and stuff I usually have to work one on one.
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Originally Posted by QuickSilver Just a note, they probably ARE competing. The dominant animal walks in front. When I was dog sitting, it was pretty hilarious to walk Thor and his guest together. Thor was constantly trying to run in front of the other dog, and that dog would literally hip-check him at the last second to prevent him from getting in front. |
Yeah, that's what someone was telling me. That if your dog walks in FRONT of you then they are the dominant/master over you. I don't honestly care if my dogs walk in front of me - is that a bad thing? Or is it very important for them to walk beside me? I just don't want them to pull so I will start working with them this evening!