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    briannekayleen Posts: 35, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 13, 2009, 07:11 PM
    Dogs not walking on leashes
    My dog refuses to walk on a leash. He simply sits down. I get down the road a bit, then he refuses to go until I let him off the leash. He is a 5 year old great pyrenees dog.
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    Jun 13, 2009, 07:33 PM

    Sounds like he has you trained well to let him off the leash.

    So when you make him lead what happens.
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    Jun 14, 2009, 05:57 AM
    You might try one of the hackamore collars. It has a strap around the muzzle with a separate lead. If he misbehaves, the second lead is used to turn his head away from the bad behavior. I've never used one but the behaviorist on the "It's Me or the Dog" TV series is an advocate.

    Back in the day this one would have been a prime candidate for a slip collar that tightens if he pulls away, but those are out of fashion for a variety of reasons, some good.
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    Jun 14, 2009, 08:33 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Catsmine View Post
    You might try one of the hackamore collars. It has a strap around the muzzle with a separate lead. If he misbehaves, the second lead is used to turn his head away from the bad behavior. I've never used one but the behaviorist on the "It's Me or the Dog" TV series is an advocate.

    Back in the day this one would have been a prime candidate for a slip collar that tightens if he pulls away, but those are out of fashion for a variety of reasons, some good.


    Thank you... that sounds great
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    Jun 14, 2009, 03:42 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Fr_Chuck View Post
    sounds like he has you trained well to let him off the leash.

    So when you make him lead what happens.
    I had to spread the rep before I could give you more! Your answer hit the nail right on the head!
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    Jun 14, 2009, 03:43 PM
    Fr_Chuck has a good point. If your dog knows you'll relent and let him off leash, he's going to balk at the leash. Make it clear that he's going nowhere without it. Don't cave. Catsmine's idea is great, too.

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