Puppy pulling on leash!!!

[Simmons99]

I think you need to know the dog's motivation for what they are doing on the leash. Chloe is timid and therefore just wants to stay home - but she acts horribly without the exercise. We almost had to drag her while we were walking away from home - we used treats to get her to move forward (it's a lot better now).

Then she wants to pull us back home. So she pulls=stop and she has to sit BEHIND me. It tends to get worse as we get closer to home. When I start walking again I walk really slow - as soon as she steps in front of my stride - I give her a correction on the leash (standard flat leash)- if that doesn't work we sit again. So - I don't let her do what she wants until she does what I want.

I plan on 45 minutes for a walk - but she only walks about 15 minutes of the time. She is getting A LOT better after 5 weeks (age too I suppose) - we can sometimes do the whole thing in about 20 minutes once we get past her issues right when we leave and right when we get back.

[ehayes21]

The longe line method does take some time and space, but it works. It made Rowdy want to stay close and pay attention. Now I had to try the clicker solutions method because Rowdy began walking fine on a loose leash until a distraction appeared. This method is working on him not jerking my arm off in a new direction when there is a distraction present.

[agilityboxer]

Something else to think about is getting a wider collar. I have heard my agility coach recommend this for several of the dogs in her beginner class, as you can hear them wheezing and choking because they are pulling so hard. I would hate to damage their throat even though they don’t seem to notice at the time. I used the GL with my 3 and if you are willing to us it forever it will do the trick. However after a couple months in agility class mine have really learned to stay with me unless I send them out. They are now better on the leash than any dog I have ever had. Good luck!