Re: Dog pulling on leash

Oct 23, 2012 at 4:46 #452580

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Let’s use a little common sense.
Your dogs are puppies. Puppies are eager – they can’t wait to get where they’re going, especially the 8-month-old who now feels So Brave Because He Is a BIG GROWNUP Dog (he thinks) and The World Is VERY Exciting!!!!. He will calm down some as he becomes an adult.
Possible fixes:
Keep him on a short lead while walking, so he can’t take off easily. Use lots of verbal scolding (make sure you sound like you mean it) when he pulls forward. You might also tap his nose firmly when he does this…
Training classes. He needs a little self-control, & training classes may help. Go off to your local Petsmart and sign up. They have puppy classes. Prices aren’t too horrible.
You might try the Premier brand Easy Walk Harness. Refer to Amazon.com for descriptions of how they work ($15.00 & free shipping for orders over $25.00). Link: http://www.amazon.com/Premier-Harness-Large-Black-Silver/dp/B0009ZBKG4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1351003259&sr=8-1&keywords=gentle+leader+harness