My dog has bad leash manners...any advice???

My pup is about 9 mos. and her leash manners seem to be getting worse. She constantly pulls on her leash as soon as we step out of the door for her walk. I constantly pull her back and use the command 'slow' to try to get her to walk at my side but it doesn't phase her one bit. I rather not go pay someone to teach her when i know i can do it myself so any advice is greatly appreciated. I know they make those metal collars with 'teeth' that face inward that tighten on the dog's neck when they pull. Has anyone had success with these type of collars???





Thanks:)My dog has bad leash manners...any advice???
I suggest you both enroll in obedience class so you can both leash the proper way to use and walk on leash. Collars and harnesses don't cure the problem of pulling.My dog has bad leash manners...any advice???
We have a german shepherd pup, one year, approx 80 pounds. He used to pull (hard too) on the leash. My husband always said ';Heel'; and would pull him back towards him and would stop walking until 'Boss' would stop and sit next to him. Then my husband would start walking again. Everytime he pulled forward too far, my husband stopped, called ';Heel'; and waited for Boss to sit again. Eventually he got tired of it and got used to the walk.





Obedience class is always an option since she's still a pup!
There is a product called a Gentle Leader (there are others that are variations, as well.) I found it to be very effective - especially for my very large Golden Retriever.





The thing wraps around the dog's muzzle, and the leash attaches under the dog's chin. If the dog gets too far ahead, the design of the halter turns the dog's head back to face you. The dog learns pretty quickly that it can't get too far ahead!





After weeks of pulling on the golden's leash and scolding, I was able to walk her using two fingers within a few minutes.
I trained both of my chihuahua's by putting the leash on them and letting them walk around the house with it on for about 15 min at a time several times a day. They didnt like it at first, but they got used to it quickly. Only do this when you are with them so they wont get hung up on something or worse yet, hang themselves.
Yes. Pinch collars work wonders with dogs that pull, but I think it would be a huge advantage for you to go to training classes to learn how to use one properly. In a training class, you're not paying somebody else to train your dog, you're learning to do it yourself. This, IMO, is the hands-down best way to learn to train your dog.
My dog was horrible on her leash and the metal collar with teeth is called a pinch collar. When they pull the teeth pinch them. It took my dog one time getting pinched with it and now she is an angel on the leash. I still put the pinch on her every time we take a walk but it worked much better than a choke collar. The choke she just kept pulling on and gasping. I would recommend getting a pinch.
I think you should refer to one of those harness things, that way it wont hurt your dog. Before crossing ANY road, you should make her sit for 3 secs, then ';walk on'; this will train her to behave on the roads. Also when she pulls, try stopping until she comes back to your side. Or try simply pulling back on the leash when she pulls and saying heal or side or something, reward her when shes good. GOOD LUCK!!
my do gdid that too.


i just started walking into the opposite direction so suddenly that i just puuled him, too.


he did not like that at all and after a while he realised when he pulls me, i start dragging him into the other way.so he quit.


but u gonna have to keep it up and stay hard, cause as soon as she sees that u ain麓t hard enough she麓ll get u.





and i think those typ of collars are awfull and my friends dog didn麓t care at all, he only got a blue toung cause he could not breath anymore
no spike collars, that's abuse. they make a plain old choke collar, i've bred and raised dobermans, and find that a stern grip and quick jerk with a no or heal, accomplished alot. be persistant, she will be the better for it. she will acknowledge you with much respect. try not to swat or anything. keep her moving a quick pace so she has no time to ';stop and smell the...'; well you get. exercise and persistance will be your key. stay monotone voiced as much as possible. try not to raised your voice unless absolutely nessecary. you will both be happier with the results, good luck and enjoy the kisses, she will be full of them.
A dog trainer told me to make sure the dog knows that the owner is dominant. Make sure that you go outside FIRST when letting your dog out. This is part of them understanding that they need to heal and walk beside or behind you. If you let your dog out first - they will never get the concept. Good luck -
Yes but it depends on the breed and if you are using that collar right. The person that answered to enroll in obedience has it right.





I used to feel exactly like you about the cost etc.. BUT after seeing how it helps with socializing and the new things you learn and friends etc I am a firm believer in going ahead and enrolling. BUT find someone GOOD that knows their stuff. Ask a vet or ask around.





Until then a much easier and miricle working leash is the GENTLE LEADER.





They are a tad expensive so you might want to shop online first. Good luck.
You are talking about a prong collar. This is only for people who know what they are doing to use on their dogs. A 9 month old shouldn't need that. All you need right now is some basic obedience and training lessons. Its very much worth it.
The collar is not my favorite method. I use it for fear biters and other dog aggressive dogs.





You need a good obedience CLASS - not just fancy equipemnt. You also need to work with your dog every day - outside of walks and playtime.
try a halti or a gentle leader.


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hi my english springer spaniel is the same we recently brought her a gentle leader and that has helped so much it works in the same way as a head collar on a horse.
A anti-pulling harness can be very effective Do not get a Choke Collar with teeth if you don't know how to properly use it they can do damage
she will learn eventuly not to, my dogs do that but there rarely on leashes
I hate prong collars. They can be effective, but I think it can be done more effectively with a good old fashioned choke chain. Used properly, they are not cruel and in time, once your dog hears the links clinking together, you won't even need to correct the dog, it will correct itself.


Make sure you get a choke chain to fit the dog properly. It should barely slide over the dogs head and you should be able to hold it close to the head and directly behind the ears. These are sensitive pressure points on a dog and you WILL get a dog to react if you correct the dog firmly but not cruelly when the choke is directly behind the ears. There's lots to read online about the correct use of a choke chain for training. It will take some time but soon, you'll have the dog walking WITH you instead of dragging you out the door.





Taken from www.essortment.com:





A choke collar can be an invaluable training aid for you and your dog. Used properly, a choke chain is both humane and effective. Used improperly, choke collars are ineffective and dangerous. Be aware pug dogs or other flat-faced canines should not use a choke chain or collar as it can cause serious harm. Luckily, it's very easy to use one properly.








**A Good Fit





First, you should select the collar appropriate for your dog. Choke collars tend to come in one of three varieties: nylon, chain, or a prong collar. While all three operate on the same principle, this article discusses the effective fitting and use of a chain collar.











Start by measuring your dog's net. No need to be terribly scientific, just wrap a piece of string or length of fabric around his neck, an inch or so behind his ears. Slip two of your fingers under the string, and then cut it so that it's 2 1/2 inches longer than that. This is the collar length you'll need.








Now take your string--and your dog, too, if you can--to the store. Purchase a collar the same length as your string. The ';collar'; will be a straight length of chain made of specially shaped links with a circular loop or ring at either end. If you brought your pooch, try it on your dog.








Note that a choke chain is not a do-it-yourself proposition. The links are designed so that the metal rings slide over them easily, without catching.








A collar that fits properly is one that can still slip over your dog's head, but is slightly snug when fitted behind your pup's ears. It should have room for you to slip at least two fingers underneath while still having about two inches of leftover chain.








To form a collar out of the chain, drop the chain through one of its rings. If that's too difficult to visualize, try it this way: place the chain on a flat surface. Fold one third of the chain over itself. One of the end rings should be on top of the chain. Pull that bit of chain through the ring.











**Wear it properly





Even though the collar is just a loop of chain, there's a proper way to wear it. These instructions assume that when you work with your dog, he is to your left. If you walk your dog to the right side, then reverse the instructions.








With your dog in front of you, arrange the chain in your hands so that it forms the shape of the letter P. The end of the chain with the empty ring should be on the left, and the ring should be down. Now slip it over your dog's head. You do this because a choke collar works on a yank and release principle. It'll yank no matter how you have it on, but it will only release quickly if you've done it right.








Pull the collar up a little, so it rests behind the dog's ears.











**A choke collar means no nonsense





Your dog should only wear the collar when it's business time. No matter how dashing, it's not apparel for every occasion.








Use the collar when you're training or whenever you're sure you're going to enforce commands. Putting the collar on the dog tells your dog, ';you need to pay extra attention to me for what we're doing next.';








Do not use the collar on everyday, meandering walks, when the dog is unsupervised, or without a leash attached. A choke collar chokes. An unattended animal could get caught on something and then choke himself.








**Attention and correction





A choke collar is used both to remind your dog you need his attention and to correct the dog. The former is simply a matter of procedure and routine. The latter is the ';choke';.








Don't think that choking is going to leave your dog coughing and wheezing. Worn correctly, the collar releases very quickly. The device is meant to simulate the way in which momma-dogs grab miscreant offspring by the back of the head with a little shake. That's why you move it up around the ears.








To perform a correction, pull the collar or a leash attached to it firmly and quickly. Say ';No!'; while doing so in a firm voice. Release the tension just as soon as you apply it. The release is the difference between a humane, effective correction and literally choking your dog.








In time, you'll hardly ever need to issue a correction. The collar is helpful for people who can't communicate authority with their voice, or for dogs that are easily distracted. The dog will view the collar as a signal that he's working and should give his attention to you. So get a good fit, wear it properly, remember to release the chain, and, while you correct a dog for misbehavior, remember to reward him for the good.
I use a face harness. The brand name is Halti, but there are other kinds that are just as effective. When your dog pulls, her face will be pulled down, and as that is uncomfortable, she won't want to pull. I think the spike things are cruel, and unnecessary.





Your dog probably needs more off lead time, she will pull much less if she is well exercised.





You might also want to try a non-violent dominance technique, that will ensure you are the alpha, and your dog listens to you. At the end of a day, when you will be sitting for at least an hour (say watching TV, reading the paper), make her sit, down, stay by your feet. The first day, she will want to get up and do what she wants to do. Put the lead on her, have her sit, down, stay, and then put your foot on the lead close to her head so she has to stay put. You will only need to do this the first day. Dogs are very practical animals, they will do what is convenient. Do this for a week.


The next week you do the same thing, but a little distance away from you


The third week, you put her across the room from you, in a partially obstructed view


The last week, she is in another room, and has to stay there until you call her.





This is very effective in getting your dog to obey you. You can repeat this if she ';forgets'; who is in charge. Just making her stay will re-enforce who is in charge.





Never underestimate the value of a trainer. A well behaved, well socialized dog is a joy. Ten to fifteen yrs with a rowdy, untrained animal very unpleasant. It is always great when your dog is welcome everywhere, because she knows how to act, and what is expected of her.
I have had great success with the basic choke chain. And about a 15 to 20 foot leash, how it works is you place the dog in a create for about 2 hr before you take the dog to park or a field where you can walk about 10 to 20 paces. Stop and as soon as the dog is not looking start to walk away from the dog. Don鈥檛 look or pet the dog while you do this in about 1 to 4 days the dog will begin to watch you and not everything else. Don鈥檛 jerk on the leash just walk. And hold on to the end of loop with both hands do this for about 30 to 45 min every day and watch the results. The dog will actually start to heel on their own.





Note: make sure that you walk a square pattern stopping at the corners wait for the dog to not be paying attention to you. But don鈥檛 look or praise the dog just walk. After each session just drop the leash and stand on it for about 10 min. relaxed and the take the dog home don鈥檛 play or feed dog for 1 hour treat the session just like it just as normal part of life. I would try not to use the pinch collar unless the dog is a large dog and you can not control it or it is too strong, but only as last resort. Also try to do this in the cool part of day.
Don't use any training tool without proper guidance. Yes the collars work on some dogs but you SHOULD NOT use them on a puppy. They do NOT cure the problem, they just make it more manageable.





Enroll in a basic obedience course - it is well worth the money. You get to learn the proper way to train the dog AND the dog gets to socialize.





Until then: When the pup pulls, you STOP and wait. When the pup comes back to you give her a treat. If that doesn't work then sharply turn yourself around and walk the other way - both methods teach her that if she pulls, she doesn't get to go where she wants to go. It worked for my puppy.
Start of by making her wait at the door.


When you put your hand on the door handle, say ';wait' and open the door-if she tries to bolt, shut the door as fast as you can, or step in her way. Then repeat it until you can open the door and she sits there looking like ';You can't fool me, I know you're just going to close it again.';


Then tell her what a good girl she is, and say ';go on'; or some sort of a 'release' phrase so she knows that she doesn't have to wait anymore.


Before you jump ahead and use a prong collar, try doing a few things instead;


When you are walking her, and she begins to pull-immediately do a 180 and start walking in the opposite direction. This will force her to come and walk the other way. When she does it in that direction, change directions again. IWhen she is walking at your side, without pulling on the leash, or even ahead of you and still allowing the leash to have slack, then tell her what a good girl she is.


Another way to do this is to just stop dead in your tracks when she begins to pull. Don't say anything, don't do anything, just stop and stand there. When she turns around and looks at you, then you can say ';good girl'; and carry on. She'll realize that when she pulls, everything stops. I've never worked this way, but the last trainer I took my pup to for puppy obedience reccommended doing this.


It can be pretty patience-trying when you do this, but it does work. She needs to realize that by pulling, she will not get where she wants to get to, and if she walks on a loose leash, then she gets to carry on and keep walking.


Prong collars work well, but the dog has to know what it is doing wrong before you can start correcting it. Therefore, the dog has to know what the command ';slow down'; or ';heel'; means, before you can correct it for doing it incorrectly, or not doing it at all. If you begin correcting before your dog thoroughly understands what your command means to do, then you will just be beating a dead horse, because the dog will not understand.No collars or harnesses are magic-tools that will solve problems-pinch, choke, and prong collars are all used for correction (in which case, as i said, your dog must know the command 100% before he/she can be corrected for doing it wrong). Every harness or collare requries some sort of training along with it.