Understanding how to stop your dog from pulling is something
that every dog owner needs to overcome in order to be able to walk there dog in
an enjoyable manor. Many dog behavioral problems also stem from the fact that
the dog is dragging you along the street. To put it simply your dog thinks it
is in charge of the walk or in dog terms it sees itself as the pack leader!
There are so many gadgets, leads and collars out there but
none of them can solve the problem if your dog thinks it is in charge, all these
devices will do is attempt to divert your dogs energy elsewhere or cause pain
in an attempt to stop your from pulling.
If you find yourself having to correct your dog every 30 seconds then
there is something fundamentally wrong. The funny thing is this, your dog knows
how to walk nicely on the lead it is far more than simply training it, you have
to at first convince it you are the pack leader.
Think of it like this. Your dog understands that on the
walk, somebody has to be the leader, and your dog is simply taking the lead! It
is more of a psychological battle than a physical one, at least it should be.
This first stage of the walk is actually ensuring that you are the pack leader
inside the house before you look to venture out as no dog will let you simply
take control over the walk, (the most dangerous place compared to the den) if
you are not in control inside.
Here are some key tips to try before you venture out:
After bringing out your dogs lead wait until your dog calms
down even if this takes a while and only attach it when your dog is calm. Never
rush this stage.
You need to first learn how to stop your dog from pulling
inside your house or property before going outside – there are some fantastic
videos that show all of this.
Walk first around the house going around the tables and
furniture in your house with your dog following you.
If your dog pulls out in front of you then simply change
direction, leaving your dog behind you.
If your dog drags backwards then gently hold the lead firm
for 10 seconds then call your dog to follow. They have no other options and so
will follow you if you are patient.
Control the doorways – you should always walk through the
doorways first when your dog is on the lead
Practice walking in and out of the front doorway with you
going first – keep doing this until your dog relaxes and gives up waiting for
you to make the next move
Check your posture – make sure that you are relaxed and calm
and that your shoulder is down and arm is straight at the elbow
Of course there is a big difference between actually
watching how to stop your dog from pulling and reading about it! Whilst I can
give you all the advice in written form there is nothing quite like actually
being shown it on a video.
One such site is run by professional dog trainer Doggy Dan
who uses a gentle but very practical approach to dog training. In the site you
will learn exactly what steps to take to establish yourself as the pack leader.
The site The Online Dog Trainer is great for owners who want to really understand
and treat the cause of their dog’s problems and not just use a band-aid
solution. CLICK HERE:
Click on how to become the pack leader
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