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Originally posted by cinde33
Here's my dilemma:
I can't control my dog when I absolutely have to! Now I am sure this must have something to do with respect, alpha-ness and training....or maybe I'm missing something..... let me present an example. |
What sort of collars are you using on your walks?? If it's a plain buckle collar, get a pinch (prong collar) and have an experienced person show you how to fit it and use it properly. OR, get a choke collar and follow the same advice above (proper fit & useage).
Ben was a meatball on walks until he LEARNED how to walk properly on leash. He was corrected for pulling and was never allowed to go where HE wanted to go. *I* am in charge when out walking, unless it's a potty time walk, or he is on a leash walking on a wooded path with me.
One good 'pop' with the prong collar and Ben suddenly remembers that I am there! I have had to use a good hard correction on him only about 3 times in the past 2 yrs due to him being a butthead and trying to chase or grab something he was not supposed to (one being a rollerblader...the other two were squirrels). After the rollerblader incident, when the young man was headed back our way, I told him to 'Leave It', gave him a tiny pop on the collar as a reminder and I swear he thought about trying it again, but he gave me a look like "I better not, huh Mom...". Of course, as the guy came by, I praised the heck out of him for not attempting a rollerblader ambush and we continued on our walk.
Once you get back into obed classes, it's a matter of keeping up with it, every day, even after classes are completed. Obedience is a lifelong thing in a dogs life...just as your commitment to the dog to keep him safe and healthy.
It sounds as if he doesn't respect you and he's being allowed to get away with it.
Like WorkingDogz said...Toughen Up...your dogs will love you for it!!