Walking on lead

[iloveu_20]

Hey I am still trying to train my 8 month old English mastiff to walk on a leash with out pulling me.. Not going to well I use a Holtie on his brother which works awesome but he hates it so much.. Any other suggestions???

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[Hector]

I would introduce a prong collar or a slip leash. First learn about leash mechanics, body movement, and timing. Search on youtube: conversational leash work, pressure on pressure off, teaching leash pressure. It's like a dance, but the basics of it is so very important. You can also achieve nice loose leash walking skills on a flat buckle/martingale too. All the mechanics are the same.

 

[season]

I would introduce a prong collar or a slip leash. First learn about leash mechanics, body movement, and timing. Search on youtube: conversational leash work, pressure on pressure off, teaching leash pressure. It's like a dance, but the basics of it is so very important. You can also achieve nice loose leash walking skills on a flat buckle/martingale too. All the mechanics are the same.

Yep

 

[Hiraeth]

What techniques have you tried to get her to walk next to you? Pulling back? Changing directions? Luring with treats?

It would be easier to give suggestions if we knew what you have tried already versus just giving you suggestions. I can think of about 10 different ways to teach LLW successfully.

 

[season]

Great "how to video" using a prong. [video=youtube;6nxKaTYQFJI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTiKVc4ZZWohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nxKaTYQFJI[/video]

 

[season]

And another.[video=youtube;OTiKVc4ZZWo]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTiKVc4ZZWo[/video]

 

[FosterMom]

I use a Gentle Leader.

 

[DennasMom]

Any time there's pressure on the leash, STOP. I don't even say anything, I just stop. When the dog looks back at you in confusion, tell them to "come around" (i.e. come back to me and return to a heel position)... once in position, continue walking.

The reverse-directions when dog pulls idea is also a good one. Keeps the dog focused on what you're doing, instead of hunting for squirrels.

You can also do the treat-in-front-of-nose thing, so you can reward staying in position, but that gets old fast. And if the dog knows what "heel" means, and is just ignoring you... it's time to move on to a different method of communication & enforcement (i.e. prong or slip collar).

 

[DennasMom]

I'd add that you can use the "reverse-direction" activity as a game and make it really upbeat and fun... you'll look crazy to the neighbors, but it will really get the dog focused on you and excited to stick with you, which is a win-win for you and the dog.

 

[iloveu_20]

We ended up trying the holtie again and we had a great walk today with it yay!! I hope he grows to like it more because this is my favourite I don't like the prong colloryand the slip doesn't seen to get him in the right spot..maybe I'm to short lol

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[season]

We ended up trying the holtie again and we had a great walk today with it yay!! I hope he grows to like it more because this is my favourite I don't like the prong colloryand the slip doesn't seen to get him in the right spot..maybe I'm to short lolSent from my E6653 using Tapatalk

What ever you decide to use it's going to be up to you to teach your dog what's expected on the walk (no pulling) and not just cross your fingers hoping he "grows to like it".

 

[DownDogDaddy]

Any time there's pressure on the leash, STOP. I don't even say anything, I just stop. When the dog looks back at you in confusion, tell them to "come around" (i.e. come back to me and return to a heel position)... once in position, continue walking.

The reverse-directions when dog pulls idea is also a good one. Keeps the dog focused on what you're doing, instead of hunting for squirrels.

You can also do the treat-in-front-of-nose thing, so you can reward staying in position, but that gets old fast. And if the dog knows what "heel" means, and is just ignoring you... it's time to move on to a different method of communication & enforcement (i.e. prong or slip collar).

Thank you. I needed to see this. Odin is a puller. When I stop walking he keeps going, choking himself silly.

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[season]

I'm not trying to sell ppl on using a prong. But when a dog is choking due to pulling and the tool being used then why not use a tool (prong) that doesn't choke your dog? They won't pull or choke with a prong. And it doesn't hurt them. Makes no sense to me.


Carpe Diem

 

[DownDogDaddy]

You make a good point season. I'm trying to decide between the prong and gentle lead but am leaning more towards the prong.

 

[season]

You make a good point season. I'm trying to decide between the prong and gentle lead but am leaning more towards the prong.

I know many are against the prong, hell, I was before I decided to actually try one and I'm glad I did. I use it on every walk Solo and I go on. Never once has he been "hurt" become "aggressive" because he has it on. People that jump on that propaganda bandwagon have an agenda. My agenda is simple. Use a tool that is safe and effective. I don't even remember the last time I've ever had to make a correction while on a walk. He corrects himself. Then you'll have people that say, "Then why do you continue to use it if Solo walks so well?" My answer is simple. "Why not?" It works and it's safe. Simple as that. If you do decide on one, let me know, PM me or whatever. I can send you some great vids that show how to properly fit it. The best brand to get etc.

 

[DownDogDaddy]

I'll definitely do that season.

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[tmricciuto]

I agree. I used the gentle leader on my bigger girl and was really concerned that she would hurt herself. She would try to run or pull hard and it would wrench her neck. We are much happier with the prong.


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[season]

I agree. I used the gentle leader on my bigger girl and was really concerned that she would hurt herself. She would try to run or pull hard and it would wrench her neck. We are much happier with the prong.


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Yeah, those gentle leaders, in my opinion, are terrible.