The reason I came on here is because I need a bit of help. Both of my dogs have been vaccinated and spayed so I've recently started taking them for walks... still on the lead obviously because they're not trained enough or old enough to be allowed to run free. Phoebe is fine and I have no problems with her. She is more timid than jessie at the moment and follows my lead. Jessie constantly pulls on the lead to the point where she makes herself sick. I don't know whether its just excitement at a big adventure or what but I was wondering how I could stop her doing that whilst she is still young so I can let her off eventually. I wouldn't trust her to heel now. A dog is for life and we are his servants!!!
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Re:Pulling the lead
Date: 2007/01/01 13:19
By: KiC
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She might be pulling on the lead because she feels uncomfortable with her surroundings or because she is, as you say, excited. Before you can solve the problem, you need to try and find out which one it is. Try walking her on her own a few times and see how she reacts. It may be that she is still the same then so try a different route, especially if the route you take now is by a main road or body of water. It may be the unknown that gets her so riled up.
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Re:Pulling the lead
Date: 2007/01/01 13:20
By: KiC
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She might be pulling on the lead because she feels uncomfortable with her surroundings or because she is, as you say, excited. Before you can solve the problem, you need to try and find out which one it is. Try walking her on her own a few times and see how she reacts. It may be that she is still the same then so try a different route, especially if the route you take now is by a main road or body of water. It may be the unknown that gets her so riled up.
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Re:Pulling the lead
Date: 2007/01/01 20:00
By: PlayfulPup
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Thanks, I'll try that. I doubt its because shes scared of something - the dog has no fear at all, which is another source of worry for me.
She seems to be more excitable when phoebe isn't around too. Its as if she knows she has the spotlight all to herself.
Think I'll walk her on her own tomorrow, if the weather's not too bad. I'll let you know how she gets on.
Thanks again! A dog is for life and we are his servants!!!
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Re:Pulling the lead
Date: 2007/01/01 21:16
By: rose12
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Hi! It's great to see a new member on here! Welcome Laura! Try leash training her in your yard. If you can get her to understand simple commands like sit, heel, lie down etc when she's on the leash then the likleyhood is she'll respond to them when you walk her. If she doesn't then train her in your yard again until you think she'll respond on walks. Keep doing that until she realises she won't get to walk out until she behaves. She's still a pup so she'd probably grow out of it but training early on never hurts! Hi! I'm Rose in the UK. I love all doggies and love to chat, so message me! Looking forward to getting to know you all!
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Re:Pulling the lead
Date: 2007/01/01 21:49
By: LouiseC
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Sorry honey - can't help you on this one. Molly is my first dog and I get most of my info from my aunt whose had dogs for years. Molly doesn't pull on the lead at all. I would say that you should get it sorted though because keeping a dog who wants to run on a lead is the worst feelin in the world. Molly always wants to run when we take her for a walk, but we can't let her off because she runs away. Training your dog will be positive for both of you, trust me! Hi! I\\\'m 24 years old and have a greyhound called Molly. She\\\'s 4 and a terror, but so sweet and loving! I love dogs in general and my parnter has a long list of dogs he wants - including a Great Dane! As I\\\'m 5\\\'2\\\", that may be a mismatch! Look forward to getting to know you all!
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