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I don't know if the dog necessarily thinks it's the boss of you if it's walking in front. It knows you're not a dog. However, you will have much better control if your dog walks by your side. Also, people are usually warned to watch out for dogs walking in front, because it indicates their owners don't have control. So I guess maybe it depends on what impression you want to give. Do you want to look cool and in control, or do you want people to leave you alone with your scary, loose canon dog? ;) |
Just so you know, I tried the whole running around in circles and every which way tonight. About ten mins with each baby... and by the end, they were either walking beside or behind me hahaha I think they thought I was crazy. haha I will see how well they walk together tomorrow (on a coupler) and if I need to have "crazy lessons" I will continue it til I see greatness! ;) Thanks, it looks like this will be JUST want my babies need! Lets hope when they get together, they do it right! :D |
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Good for you! Now, WHERE were you during your crazy walk? Keep us updated on how it goes!!! |
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You need this leash!! No more pulling it works with our larger dog too and has amazing reviews on the website it's literally amazing Teddy does not pull and more and even if he does you can't feel it because of the bungee I can't tell you how awesome it is. EZYDOG - EZYDOG CUJO LEASH 40" RED |
OMG!! Ok, have to take out my frustrations with this here so Wookie doesn't sense it!! LOL I tried the Easy Walk harness in size Small, was too big. Took it back and tried the Petite size, too small. Saw on the package there was a Petite/Small size for in between dogs, but no one carries it. Finally found a place online that had it (for $22!) so ordered it. It came yesterday, so we tried it out last night. Still freakin came off!! I thought I had it tight enough around his mid section, but I guess I didn't. I spent some time on the phone with the company that makes them last night! (Oh yes I was ready to give them a piece of my mind!) And they lady was very nice and told me it really sounds like it is not tight enough on the anchor straps (the back strap and the belly strap). She said to make it so that you can barely get one finger under it. She said a lot of people make the mistake of not getting it tight enough cause they think it should be like a collar, but it has to be very snug. She also sent me to a website that shows proper fitting. So, we are gonna give it another go tonight.....if it doesn't work we are going to become couch potatoes!!!!!:animal-pa |
A question about these different types of harnesses: I have Thor in the standard Puppia harness, but the opening is a little too small for his head, and he doesn't like putting it on or taking it off. I do like it because it pulls across the entire chest, rather than around the neck and chest. I have not used any type of nylon strap harness because I thought the straps might irritate his skin, and cause matting. I do prefer the snaps to velcro, just because I feel like the velcro might not hold. I even got the next generation Puppia harness which has an adjustable neck hole but it was way too big for Thor, even tightened all the way. I would prefer to get Thor a nylon strap harness if I weren't worried about abrasions, because this type of harness definitely encourages pulling. Thoughts? Opinions? Recommendations on another harness? |
Louie is laying with his little head on my leg looking up at me....he KNOWS I am reading about leash training. He can walk an entire hour on his back legs: people think it is cute but I don't want a circus dog. Last night I got on my bicycle and rode around with him beside me on the leash. I could hardly keep up with him and it was the cutest thing. A little scary at first but he loved it. I am reading Cesar's books and learning so much and get so excited to try things and then Louie does his own thing and I get frustrated. Calm is something I need to work on ... maybe I should sleep with the book under my pillow. |
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The starting point is getting a harness that fits correctly You're never going to be able to train a puppy that keeps slipping out of its harness But the trick to leash and walking training is stance You have to project yourself as the leader and where you go and how fast you go will be determined by you Cesar Milan is great at this Take in a few of his episodes you'll see how it's done |
Thanks for all your suggestions. I really need them. |
I didn't read all the replies, but I have the same problem with the EZ Walk harness, but I think it's cause I can't get it adjusted right on Chip. Have you tried a gentle leader? I have one for Smokey who is a BIG time puller and it works wonders. They don't like it, but it helps a lot. I know some people get concerned about the collar part, but the hook is actually underneath the nose - the collar won't hurt them because there is no pressure on the neck. When they pull, it pulls their head down towards the ground (because the hook is under the nose) and they stop... at least for awhile. When he comes back by your side, then you can reward him for walking nicely. |
I recently attended a dog expo and saw this leash called a whacky walker. I was skeptical. My dog is 6 years old and has always pulled on her leash. Well the guy convinced me to buy this leash, it's sort of like a rubber bungie cored. Every time they pull, it gives them a little correction. It has been great for us. Not sure why it works, but for us it was a miracle. Wackywalker.com |
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What's the different between the "urban" and the "Wacky walker"? It says they're two different sizes, I think. Should I just get the regular? Jackson is bigger at 13 pounds so I don't want a tiny tiny leash. |
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The Urban offers a little more control as it only stretches from 1.5-3 feet. They both come in teenie (1-5lbs) and the small (6-12lbs) but some of the colors are limited in the teenie regular wacky walker. |
I have a completely different method that I learned in obedience class. We are using clicker method. It's hard to get down low enough to treat a little bitty dog while still on the move. They took a dowel rod (the kind you get at Lowes or Wal Mart) and dipped it in peanut butter. I hold it right where I want Sadie to be walking. Every few steps I click and give her a lick. As she's progressed I move the stick out of her line of sight. As long as she's at my left side she gets a click and treat (lick) every few steps. It's made a world of difference for us. I admit I feel a little dorky out in the neighborhood. The premis is though that they will learn that normal is loose - not pulling. Eventually that is just how they do it. |
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Oooh, that's a good idea. I've heard of holding a treat at your pant leg, but with Thor, I'd have to be crawling on the ground along next to him to make that work. A stick with a treat makes a lot of sense. |
LeRoy could pull me down the street on a sled----oh the power of a stubborn 10 lb. yorkie:eek: I have tried everything and nothing worked, even tried a professional trainer. I bought a wacky walkr and absolutely love it!! He seems to know that he can't pull it and gave up rather quicky. I wear a treat bag and praise him as he walks beside me. I went to a quiet area and walked in a really crazy pattern over and over with him following me at my side. He is exhausted when we are done but I finally feel like I have some kind of control. He still goes crazy when he sees people and dogs and I pick him up and walk in the opposite direction without reacting and that seems to help.:thumbup: |
I know this is kinda an old thread, but Uni was exactly the same. I had her on a 6ft lead, pulling and crying like crazy, tore her back nails off to the point where they bled. Well I did the thing I wasn't supposed t do, get her an extra long retractable leash. Now she's fine. Oh might I add that when she was off leash she was fine, looked at me for direction, even with distractions. As soon as I got the leash on her crazy light turned on. Worked for us, don't know if I would suggest if for others, but you know. IDK |
I'm going to try this as soon as Penny wakes up. She is going to puppy class now and have not had luck with leash training. My DH said we should forget the class but I want to continue, anything we can learn is a plus. I will go out in the yard soon and act crazy with Penny. |
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OMG! This is EXACTLY what im going through with Teddy and he's 3 1/2. I don't know how to stop it and I've tried many things. This is why with the new puppies I've started training with them right when I got them:rolleyes: |
I have that same problem. I was in Tuesday Morning the other day and they had a leash/halter called the "Sporn Halter". They had a small so I bought it, knowing it would be too big for Molly right now (she is only 3 months) but it was only $4.95 so I thought what the heck I'll try it. I took her out one time and even though it was too big it really seemed to work. When I went to remove it the snap thing stuck. I took it back to TM to exchange for another but they were all out of smalls. I went to the web site and the same halter listed for $21.95 but I may still order it. It would be worth the $21.95. here is the link if you want to check it out. www.sporn.com - Mesh Non-Pull Harness |
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It's only sold in stores, but I'm sure there's a walmart near you, they are everywhere! It has the mesh part on the chest, the fleece wrapped part that goes under the arms, it's basically the same thing, just not the name brand. I noticed a much lesser pull from her, even though she still pulled, but now I have a retractable leash with this harness and it's good now. :) |
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I recommend using a harness and starting with a regular leash, not the retractable ones. And start with the leash short enough where your puppy can only walk beside you. Once he understands that you are walking him and you are leading him, you can give him a little more leash, as long as its loose. If he starts pulling, take some of the leash length away. Eventually he will get it. That worked for my puppy and now at 7 mo, she can walk on a "lose leash" when it is long and she rarely pulls. I still haven't upgraded to a retractable leash as yet though... :) |
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I took my champion puller Max out last evening and employed your method. My neighbors are now convinced that both my dog and I are completely nuts. Max was confused and started following me immediately. The exercise must be mentally exhausting because he sat down several times to force me to stop. We took forever to go half a mile and back. This morning, I was tired and decided to try a regular walk. Much to my surprise, Max started moving in zig zags and figure eights down the street. :rolleyes: Does this qualify as a success story if he pulled less? |
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