GHOST R1D3R Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Just a little problem When i am walking little devil she pulls like mad a lot of the time and she seems to struggle to breath at times. She is also very strong and at times nearly pulls me over which is a hard thing to do as im not the lightest. using a training lead and collar advice please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kells xx Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 keep at it.... use treats and positive reinforcements it can be done but will take time and patience if she pulls ahead then stop, put her in the sit position and turn the other way.... and again if she pulls stop and turn the other way the first few times you wont get very far but after a while you will be able to walk her nicely without much pulling...... seeing cats/litter/squirrels may make this more difficult but trust me it can be done.. i walk 2 huskies and a gsd in one hand!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circe Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 I know the feeling, I am my dog's personal sled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 what about getting a harness I heard it helps with pulling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHOST R1D3R Posted August 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 what about getting a harness I heard it helps with pulling? Its an option i am willing to try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 a regular harness won't help much tho. Maybe WYDWL? [MENTION=2703]Staceybob[/MENTION] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kells xx Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 harnesses will help BUT you will still need to sort the underlying problem of the pulling..... there are no quick fixes.... she will simply learn to pull with the harness.... you have to go back to square one and start again with lead training Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MollynDiesel Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 WYDWL harness works brilliantly for loads of people I use a WYDWL harness and a halti head collar. But like Kelly said whatever you choose you still have to keep up with training so eventually you could have her walking nicely back on a lead and collar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staceybob Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 I can get you a WYDWL harness at a discount. They lead from the front as opposed to the back stopping that lunging effect that dogs do (Opposition Reflex). The harness will help aid you in training your dog to walk to heel. I can get them as cheap as £18 and they are Money Back Guaranteed. The only thing that really exempts the guarantee is chewing. Stacey xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvMyKai Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 You could also use a control harness that you can get from Pets At Home, has 4 attatchemnt points for different uses e.g. morte control, control of direction etc and also doubles as a car harness, its what i use for my Kai and it helps a lot, echoing what everyone else has said, it wont be a quick fix but persistent positive reinforcement and you should improve x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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