leash behavior
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| We have a puller, and we use a prong collar.
There's a great description of it here: http://forum.oes.org/viewtopic.php?p=8097#8097 If that doesn't work, you can graduate up to the Halti or the Gentle Lead, both of which go around the dog's snout and connect to the leash under the chin. HArd to describe, but extremely effective. We used that for a while before stepping down to the prong collar. Good luck! I'm sure others will chime in! |
Hi and Welcome to the forum! 
There are quite a few methods that will work to get him to stop pulling. The main key is consistency with any training. It took us a long time to get to a point where we feel successful in the training. Some would suggest a new type of leash and collar...ex..halti, gentle lead, prong collar,(the prong collar should be researched before using) We used the start/stop method. I would make Jack sit by me and give him the command for him to start walking forward, and if there was any pulling I would give him the command to stop or would pull the leash and make him physically stop while telling him to do so. It only took a little bit to teach him to stop, but a lot longer to figure out that we would only go forward if the leash was loose. We brought the favorite treat...marrow bones and that always helps. It did take awhile, and what I learned from my experience with both Jack and Annabelle, is the longer the walk took the more it seemed to sink in. It does take awhile, and I tried other things first that worked, but not consistently. Good luck with your new adopted sheepie! 
Stormi and co. |
| The Halti collar works for us - it fits around the head in almost precisely the same way as a horse's bridle (but without the bit).
Anyway, as it fits around his head, if Woof tries to pull it simply turns his head toward me, and so he stops immediatley. The Halti collar only cost me £8.00 ($16.00 approx) - and is an absolute godsend! |
| Hi and welcome! In addition to all the great advice, we use a harness. It fits around her body with a leash attached on her shoulders. It helps with the pulling, but it also prevents them from choking and hacking if they do pull on it. Stormi's method of stop and go works well for us... you have more control with the harness, but if they decide to pull, its the training that will stop them. Hopefully! LOL |
| Hello!
I've only used the prong collar during training but I've had great success with the gentle leader. The bottom line however is that the dog has to recognize you as the leader/alpha. Without that - he'll do pretty much what he wants to do. And as Stormi mentioned - consistency is critical. Can't be wishy washy about that - especially with sheepies. Good luck! |
| I used to use a body harness on Willow (she's a puller), but she developed a hot spot from where the harness was rubbing. Then I discovered the Halti collar. It is the best purchase I've ever made. Anytime Willow tries to pull, the collar causes her head to turn towards me and she stops walking. She's not a big fan of wearing it, but it definitely makes for an easier walk. I highly recommend it. |
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