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Originally Posted by MissSophie  I tried one of Victora Stillwell's techniques last fall, trying to get Sophie to quit pulling on the leash when we went for a walk. She said to turn the other way each time the dog pulls, throwing them off guard. Repitition is the key. I spent an hour outdoors, turning around constantly. Sophie was so frustrated and upset that I gave up. She just didn't "get it", and I felt so bad for her. I looked so easy on TV.  |
I hear you. What I've done is interspersed the turn around with the full stop, and come command. So sometimes if they pull, I say NO PULL, and immediately come to a full stop, then issue the come command. If they come they get a reward either a treat, or verbal and hand praise, or a little toy. Then onwards we go, next pull I might turn around or turn at right angles and continue walking.
I try to take a short walk focussing on the no pulling, and then plan to end up in a park, where their reward is to retrieve toys, and run around like the hellions they can be
I have a very long lead that I use to allow the pups to run around with, and a short lead for walking.
I keep my training to short 10 minute timeframes, that will increase as the pup gets older; it also helps me from getting too frustrated too