controling a mad dog

[zzxxee]

my dog always acts nuts when he goes out for walks how do i stop him pulling on his lead?

[jules77]

You may be best to enrol in a local dog training obedience class. However, if he pulls, you should not continue with his walk, but stop and walk the other way, everytime he pulls, you should repeat the process. It can be a very lengthy process, but letting him pull and continue with his walk, will not get him out of this behaviour.

[Pefejoha]

This is exhausting but its always worked for me: When he starts to pull, tug sharply and pull him in beside your leg so you've got him on a very short leash. Hold one end of the leash in one hand so that the leash loops in front of you and the 'short' part close in the other hand. Because his freedom is restricted he'll get fed up but you'll be in more control. When he begins to pull less (which may take several walks!) let his leash out a little and praise him so he knows its a reward for being good. If he pulls again tug sharply and shorten the leash again - gradually he'll learn that not pulling gives him more freedom of movement.

[happy_face]

I had a staffie just like that but did what has already been described, walk in the opposite direction. Yes I looked ridiculous in the park and Yes it was time consuming, But it worked.
If you let the dog pull you, it still gets to its destination. He'll soon learn that he needs to be following you.

If you do this everytime he pulls you'll find that slowly but surely every walk will only need a quick reminder to start with and eventually he won't pull at all.
Good luck

[MiniN]

totally agree with Jules and happyface, keep changing direction every time your dog pulls.

we are currently training our 1 yr old Collie pup and it does take time, but the more you do it, the quicker they learn.

good luck x

[mirela]

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=xEXT-qwuCvQ