I adopted a dog a week ago, I noticed when I take him for walks he pulls really hard, especially when he has to poop! I’ve been trying to train him to walk along with me, more of me walking him rather than vice versa but its not working. The people I got him off of obviously had no concept of dog training!
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Obedience classes are good, they teach you how to train your dog. Also there is a great book (maybe library?) called “Positive Perspective: Love your dog, Train your dog” by Pat Miller. It is easy to understand and she is spot on with training.
What I do with my girl (just got her today from our local shelter) is the moment she starts pulling I simply stop walking. We do not get far very fast BUT when I stop walking she returns to me and we start walking again. After a while she pulls less & less because it stops her walk that she wants.
Please, please do not let people talk you into prong or shock collars. Training IS the best way.
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I’m doing basic obedience right now. My trainer hasn’t once handled my dog. He has shown me how to handle my dog by using his own dog but that’s about it. The reasoning is that I need to learn how to do these basic corrections and what not myself. Learn more https://tr.im/fPf5r
I have never considered sending my dog away for training. I guess I haven’t found that much of a problem with him to even think about it.
Again, it may also have to do with the level of training you are looking for etc. No idea lol. I’m not a trainer. I think a first time dog owner needs to learn simple commands and how to handle their dog themselves as well.
If he is in a hurry to poop, I can see why he pulls.
You should really get a gentle leader harness for your dog. He will not be able to pull you and after a few months will not pull at all.
It worked on my dog, who pulled just because he could and would not stop.
FIRST THING FIRST : prong collar’s damage dogs and puppies necks. You should teach your dog in a positive way not a pain way.
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Hello , What you want is to teach your dog Loose-Leash Walking. You must first want to train your dog to walk loose leash INSIDE first then when you think your ready try OUTSIDE. It’s better to start inside so they have less distractions Remember , to carry treats and do lots of praises to show your dog he is doing good. Don’t know how to train? NO PROBLEM! Here are the videos pasted in order to show you the ropes.
First clip to watch: http://youtu.be/AeTBGMYZj5I
Secound clip to watch: http://youtu.be/jJ-qvYh7TVU
More about the trainer : Victoria Stilwell is widely known as a dog trainer, author, and television presenter. Stilwell served as a judge on the CBS show Greatest American Dog and is best known as the host of the Animal Planet dog training TV show It’s Me or the Dog, where she counsels families with problem pets and solves their dogs’ behavior problems. In 2010, she launched Positively, the world’s first global network of hand-picked world-class dog trainers dedicated to providing the public a brand name they can trust in humane, force-free training.
Make him walk next to you his shoulders aligned with your legs, same pace as you. When he pulls ahead get his attention by stopping and nipping his back or neck. And make sure you say no when you do this. He eventually learn you are his leader and he follow you instead of the other way around. But this may take few days/weeks and you cant yell at him you need to remain calm. Its very frustating he will probably ignore you at first but just be consistent.
I used to be a professional dog trainer (police dogs for police departments) and can say that with dogs, they look for dominance. Either you will dominate them, or they will dominate you. It would be best for you to find a dog club in your area which will allow you to bring your dog and they will help you to give it obedience training which seems to be much needed. They will teach you how to do it. Good day.
Prong collar, or when he wants to go in front of you, just slightly yank his leash so you give him a correction.Working for me.
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Perhaps you should exercise your arms and legs… it will give you strength.
Buy a prong collar, learn how to use it, problem solved.