LaurenBay
Well-Known Member
So Ralph is just superb in every way and is very much part of the family now (owned since Dec) he is super well behaved on walks, BUT in a new place and new surroundings he is so so strong, I can hold him, but it isn't enjoyable at all. He is not at all strong in familiar places and plods along without pulling me once and once in a safe place he goes off the lead nicely (recall is now back on track!) He is lead in a harness with a single lead that attaches to the top. I have purchased a halti, I tried it on for size and within seconds he took it off. I would like to try it again as this is the thing that has been recommended most. he did not seem to like it, but perhaps I just need to re introduce it another way?
We have tried the below:
When he pulls, I stop and stand still, once he stands nicely I walk on again. This didn't have much effect and he pulled the second we moved forwards again.
When he pulls, turn and walk the opposite way until he is not pulling, then turn around and continue walk. This had better success but hasn't solved the issue and I spent a lot of time walking the wrong way.
Keeping him at my heel and dropping small bits of food so he learns at my side is the best place to be - ZERO effect!
Like I said above, this is only in new places that he does this so doesn't effect me every walk (we go for 3 long walks a day) We went to a familiar place on Sat and he was as good as gold, Yesterday we went somewhere new and he just tried to drag me everywhere, he did go off lead for a while and was great, stayed near and came to call. Once the lead went back on he was back to pulling me.
We have tried the below:
When he pulls, I stop and stand still, once he stands nicely I walk on again. This didn't have much effect and he pulled the second we moved forwards again.
When he pulls, turn and walk the opposite way until he is not pulling, then turn around and continue walk. This had better success but hasn't solved the issue and I spent a lot of time walking the wrong way.
Keeping him at my heel and dropping small bits of food so he learns at my side is the best place to be - ZERO effect!
Like I said above, this is only in new places that he does this so doesn't effect me every walk (we go for 3 long walks a day) We went to a familiar place on Sat and he was as good as gold, Yesterday we went somewhere new and he just tried to drag me everywhere, he did go off lead for a while and was great, stayed near and came to call. Once the lead went back on he was back to pulling me.