Pulling!!!!
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My doxie’s name is Frazzle and for very good reasons, I am always Frazzled by her. She is 16 months old, she has as much strength as my yellow lab! She has begun pulling on walks and everything I have tried does not work. Any ideas would be so helpful!
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July 19, 2006 @ 9:58 am
Ever heard of Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisper. I’m currently trying some of his tips on my “puller” of the pack. First, the human has to go out the door first, then the dogs. This is to show who’s in charge, you. Then they must stay beside or slightly behind you…I know, I know…easier said than done. I have started going on just short walks with my “puller”. If he starts pulling too much, I stop, correct his position, and go forward. I’ve noticed that he pulls forward if we have one of our other dogs with us, he doesn’t do it as bad by himself. I’m not sure of the answer, but I am very interested in looking more into Cesar Millan’s methods.
July 19, 2006 @ 10:15 am
Here is a link to the book Cesar’s Way: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307337332/sr=8-1/qid=1153321987/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-1227857-3323135?ie=UTF8
I’ve heard a lot of people on the blog and other friends are having very good luck implementing his ideas.
Here’s the link to his site on National Geographic as well: http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/dogwhisperer/
Good luck!
Your pals,
Roo & Deb
July 19, 2006 @ 10:18 am
Here’s the link to the book Cesar’s Way: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307337332/sr=8-1/qid=1153322186/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-1227857-3323135?ie=UTF8
Several people on the blog are using it and I have family and friends who are having great results implementing Cesar’s simple ideas.
Here’s the link to his site at National Geographic as well: http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/dogwhisperer/
Good Luck!
Your pals,
Roo & Deb
July 19, 2006 @ 11:19 am
I love Caesar Millan, oh do I love this man:))) I have read his books, have all his shoes on DVD. He is a dog psychologist, he trains humans, not the dogs:)) To read his book is one thing, but to see one of his shows is so helpful because you can actually see what he’s doing. He definitely has a way with dogs, he grew up watching them on his grandfather’s farm. He watched both wild and domestic dogs, and learned behaviors that were common in both. His theory is all about balance, and the energy we are sending our dogs. He says exercise, disipline, and then affection, and in that order. He jokes because we treat our dachsies as if they were our children, so we give affection first, which creates a dachsie that isn’t balanced. He also says that dogs need rules, boundaries, and limitations to achieve balance in their lives. I have applied many of his teachings to my own boys, and if I’m consistent it really works. My husband keeps saying to Marley, my youngest dachsie, “sorry Marley that Caesar came into your life”:) My husband doesn’t buy into any of what Caesar does, he thinks it’s all common sense. I tell him, that’s why are dogs are so well behaved right, that shuts him up. I would strongly recommend his books, and if you can watch his shows that will really help:))) I wish Caesar knew he was being talked about on the blog, he would be grinning from ear to ear. He did a show once where two dachshunds were very controlling, and he said that dachshsunds are one of his more challenging breeds, but he loves a challenge and loves the dachshunds. His most favorite breed of dog is the Rotwieller (sp?), close to a dachshund:))) I hear this mans name and I go crazy:))
July 19, 2006 @ 11:19 am
I meant to say I have all his shows on DVD:)
July 19, 2006 @ 12:05 pm
I was wondering about you having his shoes Bobbi!
I have a puller too… Greyson and I have a cure for pulling but it takes a lot of work and commitment. I was taught this tecnique from a local trainer.
Start with your dog in the “heel” position. When they are there and waiting you say (looking straight forward) “Heel” and you take off with your right foot (dog should be on left).
AS SOON as your dog starts to creep out of the heel position you make a 90 degree or 180 degree turn. Often times this means you’ll be walking “into” your dog or down their throat so to speak. Obviously you need to be very careful not to kick or step on them when they are small and prone to back injuries. With a big dog you don’t have to be quite as gentle. But you do need to move quickly and kind of “startle” the dog back into the heel position. Once you turn, the dog goes back into the heel position and you repeat every time they start to creep out.
It will freak your dog out and keep them on their toes because they never know what the heck you are going to do! The neighbors will think you are nuts because you keep changing direction, but it WORKS! Your dog needs to watch for your motion… no verbal commands… no warning. I taught Ruckus this way and it worked with him. He and my lab used to pull - no more.
Hope this helps,
Lee Anne
July 20, 2006 @ 2:31 am
I have heard that if you stop and walk in the other direction,wait for the dog to catch up and when they are level with you turn and continue the walk,give the dog a treat when he is walking correctly,they apparently do eventually get the message when they realise they won’t get very far if they pull and if they don’t they get a treat.
Rhona