Pulling too much!

Lieja

Another vote for the Dogmatic. My malamute can pull like a train when he wants to get to something and the dogmatic means I can keep control.

While I agree training is important, with some breeds and the nature of some dogs, it would be silly to risk them being able to get out of control. My dog knows how to walk perfectly, but if he wants to get to something badly then all his training is forgotten. It would be irresponsible of me to not have a 'device' which allows me to keep control.

Babbawah

Buying some kind of fancy lead attachment is NOT the answer.

Doing just a little research into how best to train a dog is.

I'm gobsmacked that sooo many folks are allowed to be responsible for dogs when they really shouldn't be allowed the responsibility for anything more important than a waste paper basket !

Jacko_amz

Thanks everyone, we've start the day with a trip to the park where he has an hr ball catching then I do some small 10 min walks on the lead during the day doing the treat and walking other way etc, it's working well ��

As for your comment babbawah I'm quite offended, there's no need for such rudeness. Not everyone find training easy. Think before you comment as to wether it will be appreciated.

Johnny_Dangerously

Babbawah wrote: »

Buying some kind of fancy lead attachment is NOT the answer.

Doing just a little research into how best to train a dog is.

I'm gobsmacked that sooo many folks are allowed to be responsible for dogs when they really shouldn't be allowed the responsibility for anything more important than a waste paper basket !

I think that's a little harsh. While I agree the optimal solution would be to solve the problem at it's very root, that can be tricky and not always 100% possible on an adult dog. Besides, many trainers recommend aids to help owners on the journey. The OP has just come on to ask some advice on a dog that is proving bit of a challenge. She's also mentioned back problems which would suggest solving the pulling is important quickly which would be helped by a device.

Please try and encourage people who are seeking help. We're all dog lovers and none of us have the right answers, just opinions and experience of what we have learned.

Group hug:D

Johnny_Dangerously

Jacko_amz wrote: »

Thanks everyone, we've start the day with a trip to the park where he has an hr ball catching then I do some small 10 min walks on the lead during the day doing the treat and walking other way etc, it's working well ��.

Glad to hear it's going well. One thing I should have mentioned on the turning thing, is the key is to not notify the dog you are turning. The point of the excercise is for the dog to notice you have changed direction on it's own. This builds the understanding that it needs to pay attention to your direction and learn to follow. This is easier on a long lead so you can keep it slack.

Apologies for repetition if you already knew that.

Paradigm

Babbawah wrote: »

Buying some kind of fancy lead attachment is NOT the answer.

Doing just a little research into how best to train a dog is.

I'm gobsmacked that sooo many folks are allowed to be responsible for dogs when they really shouldn't be allowed the responsibility for anything more important than a waste paper basket !

Your method is????

Babbawah

Paradigm wrote: »

Your method is????

Infinately better than yours.

Stand to one side, !!!!!!, & let us grown ups debate the important matters.

Lieja

Well that escalated quickly!

krlyr

Habit of Babbawah on the Pets board. Comes to a thread, insults the OP and all the replies, yet doesn't contribute anything to help (or any advice given is old fashioned and outdated). Best off just ignoring, really.

GBNI

Get over yourself Babbawah. If you've nothing helpful to add, don't bother commenting.

OP, I use a Dogmatic on one of mine and it is a great training aid. She is gradually improving but it gives me that bit of extra help when required, especially when we meet other dogs.