Enjoy walking your dog- how to stop your dog from pulling

Enjoy walking your dog- how to stop your dog from pulling

As an owner of two very boisterous dogs, this author can testify to how frustrating it can be to walk dogs that constantly pull on their lead. Not only does it make dog walking uncomfortable, but at times it can even be dangerous.

Walking your dog can be pleasurable, however! There are a few ways that you can tackle pulling so that your dog stops and you can once again enjoy walking together. Dogs often pull because they are very excited. Once you have your dog's lead on, stand with him on the lead for a couple of minutes until the excitement to pass and then they may walk calmly.

Often the problem is one of control. Unfortunately, your dog may believe himself to be the alpha dog in your pack' and this is why he is pulling. Reinstate your position as top dog' with some basic obedience training. Without this training you may always find that you will always struggle to control him. Ensure your dog sits calmly before you put his lead on and walks calmly to the door. If they do not then stop immediately and do not continue until they have calmed down.

Once out on your walk, it is important to keep your dog focussed on you. As you walk stop frequently and get your dog to sit when you stop. If your dog pulls immediately, stop again and get him to sit. Each time the dog does as you ask praise him and maybe even give a small reward.

Other dog trainers recommend rather than forcing your dog to sit, simply changing direction when the dog pulls. This means that the dog soon learns that if it pulls, it doesn't get to go in the direction that it wants to. This also reinforces you as the pack leader, telling your dog which way you will walk.

Of course, these methods require patience and time. A more immediate way of tackling with pulling is to invest in a collar or harness specifically designed to stop pulling. There are a number of different types and a visit to any pet supplies shop will show the full variety. Ask the retailer or a vet for recommendations. One highly respected brand name is the Halti collar these come in different sizes according to the size of your dog and mean that whenever your dog pulls it is automatically turned so that it is facing away from where it is intending to go. The collars are designed to be kind to your dog, allowing freedom to pant and yawn whilst controlling misbehaviour.

Finally, if possible don't always take same route when walking your dog. They are pulling because they are excited and are anticipating the walk to come. If they are slightly unsure of where they are going, they are much less likely to pull.

Most of these methods require some persistence but if you are consistent you should see some improvement within a short while, your dog will collapse in its dog bed on its return and you will have had as much fun on the walk as your dog!

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