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Behavior, Housebreaking, Obedience / Re: need help with pulling on leash
« on: March 31, 2007, 01:46:33 am »
yes! Wasn't sure how to explain that one..but you put it perfectly. Essentially the idea is that the dog cannot pull you if he isn't moving forward..so If you throw in random about-faces or sharp turns, it will keep him on his toes enough to distract from the need to pull, and allow you a break from the constant pressure on the lead long enough to attach a command.
So you would walk on, let him pull you a bit, then immediately turn sharply and say heel or loose lead, pulling him off balance a bit as you turn - causing him to turn with you and usually work to catch up. Then when he begins to pull again, do the same thing. Eventually you can time it to where the dog is never really given the opportunity to be out of the "heel" position, therefore you set him up for the positive reinforcement and the ability to introduce the command. Be sure to keep yourself, and him moving though. It's sort of about staying two steps ahead of your dog.
So you would walk on, let him pull you a bit, then immediately turn sharply and say heel or loose lead, pulling him off balance a bit as you turn - causing him to turn with you and usually work to catch up. Then when he begins to pull again, do the same thing. Eventually you can time it to where the dog is never really given the opportunity to be out of the "heel" position, therefore you set him up for the positive reinforcement and the ability to introduce the command. Be sure to keep yourself, and him moving though. It's sort of about staying two steps ahead of your dog.