If you
find that your dog is still pulling you may have the lead too high on his chest. Try
moving it down a bit lower. Don't be tempted to scold the dog. We're using
only praise here for something done well. You'll be amazed at how quickly this
method works and how easy it is on the nerves for both you and your dog. There
really is no place for prong collars, shock collars and choke chains.
If you have a small dog or you can't get along with this method then why not
try a halti or a training harness. Lots of people have had a success
with these and they are well worth a try. See the
Doggie shop for a selection of haltis and
harnesses.
see also Road Testing the Halti harness
and Road testing the Easy Walk harness
Finally, if you've tried
everything and you still feel
that you're getting nowhere with your dog training don't force it. Find a
good dog trainer who can watch and tell you what's going wrong. All dogs are
different and you need to find what's right for both of you. However, I can promise
you that whatever method you use, praise and reward will have a much more lasting effect
than correction.
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