Quote:
Originally Posted by RemydeHaviland  Would definitely try to work with them separately
The following worked for us:
1) If you are using a retractable lead get rid of it. Use a short lead.
2) Keep the pup always on one side of your body. I'm left handed so Remy is always on my left.
3) Bring a healthy supply of treats with you and put them in a pocket on the other side of your body.
4) Wind the lead around your hand so your pup is next to you with only a little slack. Put a treat or two in the hand that is not holding the lead just above the pups face / nose so he sees / smells it. Begin walking slowly. With Remy, his attention was completely glued on that treat. Praise and say "good heel" over and over. Once you've walked a bit, stop, get him to sit and give him a bit of the treat. Begin again.
It took a while but we made good progress. That is not to say Remy *never* pulls, he still will get excited and take off pulling. But I would say 90% of the time during our walks he is by my side walking steadily.
I could not imagine trying to train both simultaneously! Good luck! |
Thanks! I will definitely give that a try once the rain stops. It's pouring all this week...ugh!