[majd jano]

Hi all my name is majd and my dog name is rexy he's two years old I bought him weeks ago I love him and I really want him to walk with me without chain
So please if any one can help me I will be thankfull o_O

[joypulv]

Buy a cloth leash instead of a chain.
But you (and he) need months of training before you can walk him without keeping him from running into the road or jumping on someone or ruining someone's lawn. And many cities and towns don't allow a dog off your property off a leash anyway.

[LiveLaughDance]

You can buy a cloth lease and one of those halter things instead of a regular collar- those give you more control and its more comfortable for him (and doesn't choke him when/if he pulls). Have fun with Rexy! (:

[LadySam]

You can buy a cloth lease and one of those halter things instead of a regular collar- those give you more control and its more comfortable for him (and doesn't choke him when/if he pulls). Have fun with Rexy! (:

Actually the old standard harness with the clip on the back provide little control, especially if you have a dog who tends to pull and throw his weight around, and I have seen more dogs slip out of a poorly fitted harness than a properly fitted collar.
Harnesses may be fine for well behaved dogs, but in this case he has only had the dog for a few weeks.
I have seen some dogs that respond well to the harness where the leash hook goes in the front, but not all do, they will simply back up and pull against you.
I have never used either we use greyhound collars that are more conforming the neck size on walks.

Majd, I am very safety oriented when it comes to pets, Unleashed walks are never a good idea in the vicinity of houses, roads, other pets, livestock, or people.
And Joy did note that there are usually leash laws that prohibit it.
Only in a secluded, open area and then you have to trust and know that the dog will come back to you when called. If he takes off you may never see him again.
This is a new dog, I wouldn't chance it.
Go for the cloth leash, steer clear of the retractable type, in many situations they can be dangerous.

[LiveLaughDance]

Actually the old standard harness with the clip on the back provide little control, especially if you have a dog who tends to pull and throw his weight around, and I have seen more dogs slip out of a poorly fitted harness than a properly fitted collar.
Harnesses may be fine for well behaved dogs, but in this case he has only had the dog for a few weeks.
I have seen some dogs that respond well to the harness where the leash hook goes in the front, but not all do, they will simply back up and pull against you.
I have never used either we use greyhound collars that are more conforming the the neck size on walks.

majd, I am very safety oriented when it comes to pets, Unleashed walks are never a good idea in the vicinity of houses, roads, other pets, livestock, or people.
And Joy did note that there are usually leash laws that prohibit it.
Only in a secluded, open area and then you have to trust and know that the dog will come back to you when called. If he takes off you may never see him again.
This is a new dog, I wouldn't chance it.
Go for the cloth leash, steer clear of the retractable type, in many situations they can be dangerous.

Really? Wow. I just saw on The Dog Whisperer that the harnesses are better... I've only used one once on my little Chihuahua/Weiner dog. But he's a little guy and he doesn't pull a lot, I just thought it would be more comfortable. (: but thanks for that info. I didn't know all of that!

[LadySam]

I was admittedly thinking much larger dog, but the chance that a small dog can slip out of a harness is still there. It happened to me not long ago with my 10 pounder while traveling.
And her harness was nice and snug. I only used it because she protests to a collar so much.
No more harnesses for her ever again, it's a collar, no matter matter how much fussing I hear.
No doubt they are more more comfortable for the dog, but I'd rather be safe and either make her wear the collar or hold her in my arms.