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How to get your dog to stop pulling?!

Débuté par Oak Tree Leaf , févr. 27 2010 10:30

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Oak Tree Leaf
Posté 27 février 2010 - 10:30

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Figured I'd ask here for some input on you animal owners...

My dog is a terror, just finished walking her and when we almost got home she decided to tear off after another dog just to choke herself with the leash...

I almost feel like I'm the one being walked as she pulls my everywhere...

I've tried many things suggested on you tube and google search about how to make a loose leash walk...

Trying to keep her attention to me is almost impossible!

She is a fairly good sized dog, i'd have to double check what she is a mix of, but she looks like a labrador(but a bit smaller).

Any input or advice on how some of you may have trained your dogs? :lol:

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Posté 27 février 2010 - 10:38

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The dog thinks its in charge of you. You have to take control of the station. Don't move unless the dog has stopped pulling. If the dog starts pulling correct it in a stern voice without screaming. try and stay in control the whole time. And if the dog dose good its important to reward it when you get home

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Posté 27 février 2010 - 10:45

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Posté 27 février 2010 - 10:57

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My sister has two dogs who are a right pain in the arse when it comes to dragging etc... She bought them two collars (http://www.cannydogc...CFZJr4wodHWCbeQ) found here which comes in handy. So basically whenever she tries to drag you to a certain spot she will be putting pressure on her jaw forcing her to abide to your side. Luckily i don't need one since i have a greyhound... fingers crossed anyway.

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Oak Tree Leaf
Posté 27 février 2010 - 11:01

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JRCHOharry wrote...

My sister has two dogs who are a right pain in the arse when it comes to dragging etc... She bought them two collars (http://www.cannydogc...CFZJr4wodHWCbeQ) found here which comes in handy. So basically whenever she tries to drag you to a certain spot she will be putting pressure on her jaw forcing her to abide to your side. Luckily i don't need one since i have a greyhound... fingers crossed anyway.


Not that I'm judging, but doesn't that seem kinda cruel? :unsure:

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Posté 27 février 2010 - 11:11

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Yes It dose, and I am judging. Just train the dog properly.

Modifié par Celrath, 27 février 2010 - 11:14 .

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Posté 27 février 2010 - 11:24

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Celrath wrote...

Yes It dose, and I am judging. Just train the dog properly.

Well seeing as how she has a full time job and a family to look after sometimes it is does become a burden to train two unintelligent dogs. And how is it cruel? It doesn't hurt the dog in any way, all it does is stop them from being able to drag you from corner to corner. If anything, the retractable leads are the worst.. I've heard too many stories where dogs have broken their necks because their owners keep jamming the lead when the dog is running.

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Posté 27 février 2010 - 11:31

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That looks very similar to a Gentle Leader, which I've seen on several dogs, both small and large, and in no way has it ever hurt the dogs or seemed "cruel". A pronged choke collar is cruel, or a shock collar.

It's not polite and IMO arrogant to judge someone you don't know. Someone needs to get off their high horse.

Modifié par chiliztri, 27 février 2010 - 11:33 .

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Oak Tree Leaf
Posté 27 février 2010 - 11:51

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chiliztri wrote...

That looks very similar to a Gentle Leader, which I've seen on several dogs, both small and large, and in no way has it ever hurt the dogs or seemed "cruel". A pronged choke collar is cruel, or a shock collar.

It's not polite and IMO arrogant to judge someone you don't know. Someone needs to get off their high horse.


I wasn't trying to judge, i've just never seen them around here before. Just a standard collar and leash is all I've ever seen(and the occasional body harness type of leash), so it caught me a bit off guard..

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Posté 27 février 2010 - 11:51

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As long as the collar doesn't harm the dog, it's fine. Some dogs need a type of collar like the canny collar to get control--it's not cruel in the least.



We have a now-50 pound, 9 month old puppy who's a mix of golden retriever and German shepherd predominantly. He's big enough to pull my daughter off her feet if he goes fast enough. We took him to puppy training, and the dog trainer who taught the class told us when the dog starts pulling, you immediately stop walking. Say 'Easy!' or whatever word you want to use. Once the leash is loose again, praise and start walking again. If he races ahead and the leash tightens up, stop walking. Eventually, the dog will figure out that in order to walk, the leash has to be loose.

Here's a better description:

http://www.petplace....eash/page1.aspx

and

http://www.dummies.c...-the-leash.html



I got my training collar from Handcraft Collars, and I use this one:

http://handcraftcoll...bda4fcd44070bb7



We got the adjustable one since my puppy is still growing like a giant weed. It's working very well, and it is excellent quality. You can order online, but some of the info on their website needs updating, so it's better to phone them.

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Posté 28 février 2010 - 12:01

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Get a cat.

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Posté 28 février 2010 - 12:05

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Oak Tree Leaf wrote...

chiliztri wrote...

That looks very similar to a Gentle Leader, which I've seen on several dogs, both small and large, and in no way has it ever hurt the dogs or seemed "cruel". A pronged choke collar is cruel, or a shock collar.

It's not polite and IMO arrogant to judge someone you don't know. Someone needs to get off their high horse.


I wasn't trying to judge, i've just never seen them around here before. Just a standard collar and leash is all I've ever seen(and the occasional body harness type of leash), so it caught me a bit off guard..


The last sentence of my post wasn't directed towards you. You said you weren't judging, and I believe you. I did want to inform you that the gentle leader is NOT cruel and does not harm or cause pain to the dog. If my post came across the wrong way, I apologize for not making it clear what was directed towards who.

The last sentence was directed towards Celrath, who was quick to judge and get on his high horse.

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Posté 28 février 2010 - 12:10

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SleeplessInSigil wrote...

Get a cat.


I have one of those too!

Meow!

*edit*
no harm done chili! Just a misunderstanding!

I've also tried the standing and not moving when the leash becomes tense, unfortunatly the dog doesn't always look back at me or come to me even when noise is made, she just continues explore the area that we stoped in...

Modifié par Oak Tree Leaf, 28 février 2010 - 12:16 .

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Posté 28 février 2010 - 12:55

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Try turning and walking in the opposite direction when she does that, then. It took awhile for my dog to get the hang of it, and he still likes to rush ahead like a lot of puppies do when they see something that's exciting to them. Unfortunately, he's too big now for that, so he's going to have to learn. Make sure to praise your girl a LOT when the leash is loose, too. That part is really important. I use the clicker-treat method for training (clickers are very cheap--got mine from the dog trainer for a couple bucks). When the dog does something correctly, you click and then give a treat as soon as you're able. We've used it for housebreaking--I click as soon as our dog goes outside, and give him his treat once he's done with his business.



It sure does take some work to train our puppies, doesn't it? :)

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Dark Lilith
Posté 28 février 2010 - 01:03

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Obedience training!

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Posté 28 février 2010 - 02:01

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i use a special rope collar, it loops back on itself like a P, so basically a choke rope



if the dog is pulling, try stopping pulling the dog to your side and waiting for it to calm down, its a test of patience. if you are making him stay while he still really want to go forward hes gunna bolt, if he calms down, and you keep him at a heel position as best you can, he should get the idea.



you could just put the beat down on the dog and assert yourself as alpha :D

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Posté 28 février 2010 - 02:13

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Jae Onasi wrote...

It sure does take some work to train our puppies, doesn't it? :)

But it's worth it. ^_^

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Posté 28 février 2010 - 02:59

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As a lot of people have said: never let the dog walk in front of you. The stop-and-don't-move-once-dog-starts-to-pull method is very useful. Be in charge. Be consistent most of all. It'll take time, but you have to be firm. I once lived with my aunt's dog who had never been trained before and she was a royal terror. I'm not even a dog person (I love cats), but by the end of a month she more or less learned to walk next to me although once in a while she'd fight. If I'd stayed longer in that house and kept up the training, I'm sure things would have improved even more.

Oh, and I found this website very useful when I was trying to train her. Have a read. :)

Modifié par Amberyl Ravenclaw, 28 février 2010 - 03:04 .

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Posté 28 février 2010 - 03:05

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The gentle leader is the way to go. It's completely harmless and it actually works!

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Posté 01 mars 2010 - 03:55

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Dark Lilith wrote...

Obedience training!

We're saving the black leather harness just for you, my dear. :P

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Posté 01 mars 2010 - 04:00

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If your dog starts pulling, immediately change your direction. Your dog must feel like the follower, not the leader. Yes, you may look like you are mentally challenged as you walk your dog the first few times, but it's worth it in the end.

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Posté 01 mars 2010 - 05:09

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i had a large boxer once that was completely nuts! Always trying to pull me. (passed away at age 17, very good dog)

I talked to a vet for advice on ways to keep him under control without hurting the dog and he told me to get one of those "chocking collars", whenever the dog pulls the leash, the collar tightens, untill the dog learns that if he doesn't pull, the collar won't choke him. Don't worry, according to the vet, a dog's neck is MUCH stronger than a person's. With time the dog will not want to pull you and will follow, and in the rare occasions he tries to pull you, all you have to do is give a little tug on the leash and the dog will understand you want it to stay close.

Important! Don't forget to reward your dog when he learns to not pull the leash. Your dog has some labrador in it, one of the smartest breeds. In some time you won't even need a leash and the dog will keep at your side at all times.

Another one: EVERYTIME you need to pull the leash to get the dog close, say STAY (or your language equivalent). When the dog recedes, pull 2 more times, always saying STAY on a command voice. If the dog stays at your side, reward it (with a dog biscuit). Stop for a few seconds (wait for the dog to finishing eating), say LET'S GO, or C'MON (commanding voice) and resume walking. Do this some 3 or 5 times during walks and in one week your friend will be calmly walking beside you.

When i did this with my dog, the STAY command worked even when the mailman arrived at my house's gate.

Remember: you're not only the dog's friend. You are its master, its boss.

Final hint: Commanding voice is not the same as shouting. I forgot to tell this to a friend and got quite embarassed, lol

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Posté 01 mars 2010 - 06:54

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Wow, something right up my alley since I was a dog trainer! :) The reward system is the way to go. Reward him for a job well done, and be assertive but not overbearing. Show him you are the leader of the pack. Whatever you do, do not yell or even lightly hit him, as it will ruin is trust in you. I know alot of people joke about beating him but if you've seen the animal abuse I've seen (broken bones and swollen faces), it sorta looses its sense of humor.

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Posté 01 mars 2010 - 07:12

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187 Lifeless wrote...

Wow, something right up my alley since I was a dog trainer! :) The reward system is the way to go. Reward him for a job well done, and be assertive but not overbearing. Show him you are the leader of the pack. Whatever you do, do not yell or even lightly hit him, as it will ruin is trust in you. I know alot of people joke about beating him but if you've seen the animal abuse I've seen (broken bones and swollen faces), it sorta looses its sense of humor.


Cool, a specialist! Erm... was my method correct? :whistle:

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Posté 01 mars 2010 - 03:12

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Force them to stop... But kindly. I got four, on occasion five dogs, now I don't walk with all of them... Hell I mostly don't but on occasions that I do if they start pulling I just pull them back and if they still won't listen I tell them to sit and they mostly listen at that point.

Dogs are great, really... I just hate leashes. I love walking my dogs when they can just walk around freely, they seem to listen a lot better then for some reason.

That said, it helps that my dogs trust me very well. 

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