I agree. Use a step in harness, and work with him on not pulling.
Have him positioned at you leg. Position the leash so it is straight down yourleg with just a small amount of slack. if he tries to pull ahead, correct him.
My two have been taught to respond to a touch and the shhhhhht like the dog whisperer does. So now when I want them to pay attention, i just use the shhhhht. and they focus on me. |