I don't have a problem with medium to small dogs with teaching them, but I'm not strong enough to hold bigger dogs back! I want to know how you can teach larger dogs to correctly walk by your side on a loose leash and have typical walking manners.
Do chain collars really work, and if so, how do you properly use them? A head collar maybe? Again, how do you use them?
Any other tips would be great!
Thanks =]
Go to a dog trainer they will tell you all about the chock chain and how to walk your dog properly.
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Go to a dog trainer they will tell you all about the chock chain and how to walk your dog properly.
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I use head collars on my dogs and they work great. I use the Halti brand. It has a loop that goes over the nose and a clip behind the ears. When the dog pulls the leash, attached on the second ring under the chin, gently pulls the head down. The dog will instinctively stop or slow down when this happens. It works just like a halter on a horse. Never pull or jerk on the leash as it can cause injury to the dog. Choke and pinch collars both cause pain to stop a dog from pulling and can cause lots of damage if used incorrectly. Also you have to have the strength to make the correction while the dog is pulling. I recommend head collars.
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If you physically can't hold a dog back and you're worried about the dog pulling you into the street during training, then using some sort of tool would probably help. Just remember to train in addition to using the tool or when you remove it, the dog will return to pulling!
What tool you use depends on the dog. Some dogs accept and walk well on a head collar. Others don't. Some dogs respond best to Prong (Pinch) collars. Others don't. At this point i would choose a tool YOU fell comfortable using and have a trainer teach you how to use it correctly.
There is no "bad" or "wrong" tool as long as it is used properly. The only thing i suggest staying away from is a harness of any kind – even the no-pull ones make it easier for the dog to pull and you don't want that.
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hi, ive been around large dogs all my life. you just have to teach them how to heal. my mom always used the chain, but dont pull so hard so they dont choke. i noticed with them that the more you walk with them and get use to it they will walk by your side..get some training books or look online. they can give you some advice on how to walk them.
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You need to buy a pinch collar. Get the kind that is not sharp to the touch. The best kind you can get are manufactured in Germany. These collars are not cruel to the dog. It only pinches the dog when you snap and release. It is a good tool in teaching and training your dog from the moment you put it on. Have a professional put the collar on the dog and show you the correct way to use the collar and how to adjust it. You will be glad that you got the collar for your dog because you will not have to rely on your strength to keep it under control. I was able to teach my dog to Heel with the collar. When your dog gets in front of you, use the collar to get it to come back to you and return to your side. The same rule applies when the dog pulls. Once you have the dog at your side, shorten the leash, start walking, and tell the dog Heel. As your dog gets the idea, gradually increase the amount of leash.
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