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I know they are strong as im walking a mastiff x American bulldog at moment, most big leads Will do the trick but can you not start by training it?
Seen a lot use the rope lead
Seen a lot use the rope lead
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you can get those halti head collar things that pull their head round to the side if they pull so its uncomfy and they walk slower, but they always look soooo uncomfy on dogs, and i imagine yours has a big squishy face that would make that even worse.
Mine has a halti harness which has a loop at the front and on the back (with a double ended lead)so if they pull you can pull them round towards you rather than just tugging helplessly behind them. Dunno whether they would be srong enough for a big strong dog though, they have plastic clips. Mines a whippet.
Dogs do kind of just get into the habit of pulling, especially the bull breeds, they kind of think its their job to pull. There are few techniques for stopping this which im sure you are trying. One thing with a strong dog is to pull them side ways rather than tug backwards, as they only resist that. So maybe some kind of harness like a halti one, that has loop at the front on their chest (and a double ended lead) so you can get control that way. Worked a treat on mine. When he pulls he ends up going in a circle back towards me, haha! Resistance is futile!
It is annoying tho, and it does get a bit tangly attached in two places, but once they've learnt you don t actually want them to pull, you can take it off and just use a lead on his back.
Mine has a halti harness which has a loop at the front and on the back (with a double ended lead)so if they pull you can pull them round towards you rather than just tugging helplessly behind them. Dunno whether they would be srong enough for a big strong dog though, they have plastic clips. Mines a whippet.
Dogs do kind of just get into the habit of pulling, especially the bull breeds, they kind of think its their job to pull. There are few techniques for stopping this which im sure you are trying. One thing with a strong dog is to pull them side ways rather than tug backwards, as they only resist that. So maybe some kind of harness like a halti one, that has loop at the front on their chest (and a double ended lead) so you can get control that way. Worked a treat on mine. When he pulls he ends up going in a circle back towards me, haha! Resistance is futile!
It is annoying tho, and it does get a bit tangly attached in two places, but once they've learnt you don t actually want them to pull, you can take it off and just use a lead on his back.
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oh just realised mines got his on in my little avatar picture, also to date the only harness he can't get out of as it attaches to his collar.
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EzyDog leads and harnesses are fab. Built well for stronger dogs. Their lead have shock absorbers and their harnesses are thick strapped with lots of padding.
I prefer using a harness as I feel it gives you more control over the dog.
I prefer using a harness as I feel it gives you more control over the dog.
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I am a harness user too.
I don't use the ones with the lead attached to the back as I feel it can do a lot of damage to the spine etc.
The lead attaches to the front and when the dog pulls it causes them to turn and face you.
It works so far, then the rest is down to training
I don't use the ones with the lead attached to the back as I feel it can do a lot of damage to the spine etc.
The lead attaches to the front and when the dog pulls it causes them to turn and face you.
It works so far, then the rest is down to training
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This is a simple and way to stop your dog pulling, all you need is a long lead, or two leads joined together, can be used with a collar or harness.
I used this method on Lily (for a couple of months) she was dreadful on the lead when we got her, it worked like a charm
http://www.agilitybits.co.uk/bits/pulling.html
I used this method on Lily (for a couple of months) she was dreadful on the lead when we got her, it worked like a charm
http://www.agilitybits.co.uk/bits/pulling.html
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I'd go with two leads actually- one attached to his collar and the other attached to a Dogmatics head collar, or a long training lead attached at each end onto both of those.
That way round you can give him release of pressure on his head collar if he's walking nicely and you can steer him away from trouble spots.
Obviously once you've got some training done and he's walking nicely you can then go down to one or change the balance between the two. I like EzyDog leads and collars too- the collars are lovely and soft on the dog's neck as well as being really strong and washable. Molly's last collar was replaced after 3 years with not a mark on it (replaced just because I never want to end up in the position of the clips failing and I reckon that after about 1000 walks it's closer to failure so I replaced it) and she's now in another extra wide EzyDog collar.
That way round you can give him release of pressure on his head collar if he's walking nicely and you can steer him away from trouble spots.
Obviously once you've got some training done and he's walking nicely you can then go down to one or change the balance between the two. I like EzyDog leads and collars too- the collars are lovely and soft on the dog's neck as well as being really strong and washable. Molly's last collar was replaced after 3 years with not a mark on it (replaced just because I never want to end up in the position of the clips failing and I reckon that after about 1000 walks it's closer to failure so I replaced it) and she's now in another extra wide EzyDog collar.
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I have a Staffy cross who really knows how to pull on the lead. I use the EzyDog harness and EzyDog Neo collar for him and would recommend them both.
The EzyDog collars also come in extra wide fittings too as this spreads the strain of the lead and doesn't damage the dogs neck.
The harness is machine washable and I just put this in a pillow case when it washed to avoid the fittings scratching the inside of the washine machine drum.
Cannot recommend them highly enough. It would be best to go into a shop with your dog to make sure you have the right sizes though, they are not hugely adjustable but there is a little there.
The EzyDog collars also come in extra wide fittings too as this spreads the strain of the lead and doesn't damage the dogs neck.
The harness is machine washable and I just put this in a pillow case when it washed to avoid the fittings scratching the inside of the washine machine drum.
Cannot recommend them highly enough. It would be best to go into a shop with your dog to make sure you have the right sizes though, they are not hugely adjustable but there is a little there.
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Hi All,
Have you thought of looking at the Buddy Belt harness?
They are easy to get on and my dog seemed to start behaving himself more.
I found that they were not easy to get in the UK so I decided to open my own online store, and today there is a 10% discount on all Buddy Belts. Please visit www.pawsandplay.uk.com
Have you thought of looking at the Buddy Belt harness?
They are easy to get on and my dog seemed to start behaving himself more.
I found that they were not easy to get in the UK so I decided to open my own online store, and today there is a 10% discount on all Buddy Belts. Please visit www.pawsandplay.uk.com
