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Originally Posted by bubbleh1  I walk Oreo everyday and he enjoys it but it seems like I'm not taking the lead because he is always ready to go and pulls me during the walks. I do have a extender leash which lets him have a little more freedom. I just need to know tips on how to take the lead so I'm not being literally pulled all the time.
Thanks
TJ |
When he goes to take off, you yank him back gently. Use a harness so you don't let him choke himself as he can hurt his throat. When he goes to walk ahead of you, pull him back to your side. Do it constantly so that you are always a step ahead of him. Eventually he will walk next to or a step behind you.
Don't let him use that extender leash to take off - he doesn't need freedom he needs discipline and leadership. You walk the dog, he doesn't walk you. You lead.
It takes time to do but I get comments by people on their porch or walking by for how well behaved Cesar is on walks. He is by my side and stops at each street intersection.