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Originally Posted by Britster  Have you looked into the Premier Easy Walk or Walk Nice harness? http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...k-harness.html
Jackson wasn't quite as much of a puller as yours sounds like, but he did pull, and the first walk in this stopped it. The difference in this harness is that the D-ring is on the front of the harness, not the back. So whenever they pull, they get pulled in the opposite direction. It worked wonders after a couple days of walking and practice. Just continue what you're doing... the calm approach, stopping when pulling, relaxing, etc.
Premier also makes a Walk Nice harness which goes over their muzzle and that helps with bigger pullers, I think. You can buy these online or at Petco or Petsmart! |
I agree on either of these. It would have saved me some money if I had started with these. The Premier harness worked wonders over the others. However I've found w/the harness that the sizing adjustments want to slip out of place a little too easily. There have been a few times when she has gotten her leg up over the straps even though I had just double checked the adjustments before starting the walk. It may not be a problem w/a bigger dog though. I found that I needed to take up some of the slack in the leash to prevent her from stepping over the leash & getting it behind her front leg. There is a marked difference in the way she walks with the D ring in the front instead of on the back.
I've got the Premier head halter, but have been hesitant to use it. Roxy is such a strong puller it scares me on such a little dog. She's been like a sled dog hooked up to sled. I've used head halters to train large animals, but find it intimidating for her. Of the two brands of head halters that I've seen, I like the way Premier fits the best.
AAR, I've ordered a harness from chattiesmom as my last attempt before using the head halter. At least with hers, I can use the same harness for walking & hooking up in the car. Yea! Otherwise I have to switch harnesses. Hate that! - Good luck!