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Step 1
The best way to have a dog walk nicely on the leash is to train him how to heal properly. You can train him yourself or take him to basic obedience classes. The younger your pup can be trained, the easier the job usually is. In most cases you can teach your dog to be well behaved on the end of your leash – even if he is older.
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Step 2
The Gentle Leader of Halti collarSometimes obedience lessons are too late for a dog that is too habituated to pulling against a leash. There are also some breeds that are more difficult to train to heal than others. But don’t despair: there is a type of collar marketed as a Halti or Gentle Leader collar that can help. This collar wraps loosely around the dog’s muzzle rather than around the neck. Dogs like the feel of pulling around the neck (with a collar) or across the shoulders (like with a harness). They do not like pressure on the muzzle, so this kind of a collar transfers the pressure onto the face. As a result the dog will resist pulling when wearing a Halti or Gentle Leader collar. Give your pup a little time to get used to this new contraption. He probably won’t be thrilled about it at first.
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Step 3
If you have difficulties with a leash pulling dog, you might want to try one of these two methods to discourage tugging. Training is always the best for both dog and owner since, once completed, it lasts for a lifetime. But using a Halti or Gentle Leader collar will also work. And it’s worth it to keep a dog from pulling on the leash and injuring your arm or rotator cuff!
Comments
johnnyutah said
on 5/7/2009 very nice...i will use this advice..nice work on How to Slack at Work (and not get caught) 5*
Gottaloveit said
on 5/7/2009 I've learned that, usually, on the other end of the leash of a pulling dog is an owner who does not understand how to be a strong leader. I have 4 dogs and train each and every one every day..
sonni57 said
on 5/6/2009 I used to have a dog that pulled me down the street with the leash I wish I had this info then.