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Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | (show all) How do you get your dog to walk on a leash?       #256027 - 04/03/06 06:22 PM Edit Reply Quote Snow for Sarala Reged: 03/12/03 Posts: 5430 Loc: West Coast, USA We took her to puppy training when she was about 6 months old. And it didn't work! And she is getting WORSE as she gets older. No treat nor toy appeals when she is out of the house...she just won't listen. We've even used a gentle leader with no success Any ideas? PLEASE PLEASE PRETTY PLEASE...I'm the walker in the family and I'm depserate! Thanks everyone *hugs* Sarala -------------------- Formerly known as Ruchie Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     What does she do while on the gentle leader?       #256033 - 04/03/06 06:32 PM Edit Reply Quote ecmmbm Reged: 02/23/03 Posts: 1622 Loc: North Carolina That is what we use, or else Samwise tries to drag me down the street... but he is getting better and does especially well while on the leader. Hmmmmmm... -------------------- Take care, Michelle ...the greatest of these is LOVE. (I Cor 13) Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: What does she do while on the gentle leader?       #256036 - 04/03/06 06:36 PM Edit Reply Quote Snow for Sarala Reged: 03/12/03 Posts: 5430 Loc: West Coast, USA She STILL PULLS!!! Can you believe it? Sometimes she paws at her face and even gets it to come off. She's a naughty dog There has to be some way to get to her to trot like a lady Any thoughts? Thanks for responding Michelle *hugs* (And yes...sometimes she DOES pull me down the street *sigh*) -------------------- Formerly known as Ruchie Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Have you tried the harness?       #256044 - 04/03/06 06:46 PM Edit Reply Quote Sailing Away Reged: 03/31/05 Posts: 304 I put Chloe in a full body harness that goes over her head and around her middle with two thick straps connecting the neck and midsection belts. The leash then connects to the midsection. Chloe (all 11 pounds of her) tried to take the lead but with the harness it is easier to keep her under control, except for a squirrel spotting which she hasn't every grown out of. I know that we kept her on a short leash for what seemed like ages to keep her with us. I kept telling her "such a good doggie" "good Chloe" and when she started acting up, I turned right around and went home. She finally realized to get to go further she had to behave. What type of dog do you have? I know the puppy stage takes forever to grow out, but be patient during the training because they have such big loving hearts. -Michelle Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Have you tried the harness?       #256046 - 04/03/06 06:50 PM Edit Reply Quote Snow for Sarala Reged: 03/12/03 Posts: 5430 Loc: West Coast, USA No I haven't! Are these expensive? Maybe I'll go buy one TONIGHT LOL I have a 2 and a half year old lab and shepherd mix. She's a BIG girl for a LITTLE me LOL Maybe a shorter training session would help? Right now I take her on a 20 minute walk. I use her to help keep me feeling safe on my walks...but maybe slow and steady will win this race? I hadn't thought of that. Is the harness like a muzzle...I'm having a hard time picturing this? Thanks for the ideas!!! It's really super to see you around again! *hugs* Sarala -------------------- Formerly known as Ruchie Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Have you tried the harness?       #256050 - 04/03/06 07:00 PM Edit Reply Quote Sailing Away Reged: 03/31/05 Posts: 304 I think the one I got for Chloe was about $10-$15 from Petco. It is made out of webbed nylon material. I have had the same one now for about 5 years. Thanks...its great to be back here with everyone. I have missed everyone and kept you all in my prayers. -Michelle Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Here's a web link for what it looks like       #256052 - 04/03/06 07:02 PM Edit Reply Quote Sailing Away Reged: 03/31/05 Posts: 304 Dog harness Wasn't too badly priced...and I was about right on the cost. Yeah memory bank!!! -Michelle Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     What kind of dog is Chloe...she's beautiful? n-t       #256053 - 04/03/06 07:02 PM Edit Reply Quote Snow for Sarala Reged: 03/12/03 Posts: 5430 Loc: West Coast, USA -------------------- Formerly known as Ruchie Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Here's a web link for what it looks like       #256054 - 04/03/06 07:05 PM Edit Reply Quote Snow for Sarala Reged: 03/12/03 Posts: 5430 Loc: West Coast, USA Thanks Michelle!!! I'm def going to consider this! As well as a shorter training session. Thanks again *hugs* -------------------- Formerly known as Ruchie Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: What kind of dog is Chloe...she's beautiful? n-t       #256058 - 04/03/06 07:09 PM Edit Reply Quote Sailing Away Reged: 03/31/05 Posts: 304 Thanks I let her know! She's curled up on my feet right now keeping them warm. She's a Bichon Frise/Yorkie mix. She has a big huge mane going on right now since we are letting her stay long to keep warm. She gets her summer cut in two weeks. Hope it's warm or sweater time again. She has super soft fur that feels more like human hair than fur. -Michelle Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | (show all)

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