Sarah Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Of being dragged everywhere i go with my boys so am from NOW walking them on a half check collar they WILL walk by my side :mad: I've bought them one each today and am off out now to try them out have no idea how to stop them pulling - i can't take one out without the other as they scream and cry - ffn babies i know and Marc isn't here to help plus when i take them in a morning he's getting ready for work so we only really walk the boys together at weekends. Wish me luck will report back later if i'm still in one piece! My plan of action is to have kaiser on my left and kimba on my right as my right arm is stronger lol short leads, shoulders back, head up pack leader mode - this will prob last about 30 seconds until a cat runs past me but hey ho - i'm going to put my mind to it and i WILL stop them pulling :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiya Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 hhmmm. curious to see how you make out. if it goes well, put up a link to the collars you went with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyries Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 lol sarah we think alike i just orderd 3 online for this lot, i gotta try stop em pulling as i can take them out more than dave so good luck xxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted September 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 This is the pic of the collars and Kaiser moddeling his - can't see it on kimba his fur hides it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiya Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 ah, okay. i've seen those. hope it works out for you. we'll be trying a few different ones with Kaiya as soon as she is around the size she will be as an adult. right now she is growing so fast we are just trying to keep it simple and cheap. looking forward to hearing your results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Sarah something i do when kavik see's something he wants to get to & starts to try to dragh me along is to put his collar high up[ on his neck close behind the ears & it stops him pulling instantly, just watch the half chack collars don't come over the ears though, this works on my dogs. Mishka is no problem as she dosen't pull hardly, heaven to walk her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 let me no how u get on n remember what i sed last night short leads! i walked past a cat with blaze usin the same sorta collar and a short lead n he looked n didnt pull untill he shoved his head under a bush n there was a cat there lol but still good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Sarah something i do when kavik see's something he wants to get to & starts to try to drag me along is to put his collar high up on his neck close behind the ears & it stops him pulling instantly, just watch the half chack collars don't come over the ears though, this works on my dogs. Mishka is no problem as she dosen't pull hardly, heaven to walk her. ooopppssss posted it twice somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted September 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 ohhh i'm back!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!! Kaiser spun and did a bit of a dance at first but the ended up with Kimba on my left and Kaiser on my right - hmmm wanted it the other way around but hey ho - anyhow, off we go, my friend came with her rottie so we had a bit of a bouncing session when they met but then i walked ahead and they stayed behind, kaiser was PERFECT!!! 10/10 Kimba well - 8/10 he still pulled but didn't drag me half as much as he normally does when on a walk RESULT Will definitely use these again! Had to tighten the collar a bit though whilst out as was a bit worried of them slipping them. Had them on a short leash as well and when we got nearer to the field, Kimba started to tug so i slipped the collar under his ears and it worked like a dream! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 woop well done saz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyries Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 thats great i hope it works with Odin, will let u know when they arrive x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid_Wolf Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 word of warning bout the collars... http://www.petforums.co.uk/dog-chat/20103-half-check-collars-careful.html http://www.petforums.co.uk/dog-training-behaviour/13757-dangerous-half-check-training-collars.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austinville Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Wonderful news Sarah! Glad it worked for you (and the boys!) Give 'em a pat from me for behaving so well with their new collars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted September 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 word of warning bout the collars... http://www.petforums.co.uk/dog-chat/20103-half-check-collars-careful.html http://www.petforums.co.uk/dog-training-behaviour/13757-dangerous-half-check-training-collars.html Added to rep - always good to have the good and bits on to get a better idea - looks like they had the plastic clip bits on those - luckily, these aren't the plastic clippy thingies so am hoping they don't loosen over time - seems to be the ones bought from pets at home as well - glad i didn't get them from there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted September 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 oh these look better - no clips or alterations needed http://www.annrees.co.uk/dogs/collars/dog_collars_padded.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid_Wolf Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 yea they do seem stronger, saying that we never had a problem with our lab breaking them, but he did learn to slack it and them quickly pull backwards, so make sure you keep them tight enough lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bec Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 oh these look better - no clips or alterations needed http://www.annrees.co.uk/dogs/collars/dog_collars_padded.htm The only issue with those ones is that they can be hard to get the right fit. I have one similar to the one you bought - you won't have a problem with it going over their heads if you fit it properly. Martingales/limited slip collars should be fitted at the top of the dog's neck, behind his ears. See how I have Mishy's here? I fit it so the two sides of the collar will never touch, that way you know that it won't slip over their heads and it gives you much more control especially compared to a flat collar or harness! Having said that I just had a custom designed leather martingale made for Micha - it should arrive today!!! It was hand made, cut and hand stitched. I chose the design. I am anxious to see if our measurements were precise enough that the collar will fit properly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic_Sibe Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I must admit Sarah, I was always flumoxed as to why you walked them on a belt and harness, surely all that does is encourage them to pull. I always walk my dogs on a conventional lead as I get better control when i need to and find it easier to train them. Ozzy and Kiana both walk to heel, but Ozzy can be a pain and pull to start. Keep it up and you'll have them walking to heel in no time. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted September 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 thanks Bec - added to rep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 i find even walkin with a harness and a short lead wrks just as well too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted September 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 yeah short lead and harness works to an extent for me too but i like them to have a bit of freedom as well when they're sniffing about. on our way to the field tonight, kaiser was sniffing and trotting along side and bit by bit i made his lead a bit longer and it still worked ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bec Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Sarah, I often give Micha more leash when we get to the big sports oval near my house, he walks further ahead if I let him but still doesn't pull because he knows to stop or slow down if he feels tension in the leash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted September 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Yeah that's what Kaiser was like tonight - i was so impressed he just needs to tell his brother how to do it now and i'm laughing! Marc's home tomorrow night so going to get him to walk kaiser and i'll walk kimba and get some one on one with him, that should help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bec Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Don't forget to reward them when they do the right thing. The more you reinforce the behaviour the more consistent they will be. Take some treats with you or if they are toy driven, a tug or ball and reward them when they are walking nicely. I also work on getting Micha's focus on a walk by using the look command, I'll ask him to look and I'll give him a treat when he complies. If you are going to walk them on a longer leash you can also incorporate the recall command too, if you don't already. With Kimba, try this in combination to the martingale collar you are walking him on - as soon as he surges ahead and the leash goes tight, do a quick, sharp 180 degree turn.When he catches up to you treat and praise him. As soon as he does it again and the leash goes tight, do it again - a quick sharp turn on your heel. Teach him that as soon as he pulls and the leash goes tight, he loses the opportunity to walk where he wants to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiya Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Don't forget to reward them when they do the right thing. The more you reinforce the behaviour the more consistent they will be. Take some treats with you or if they are toy driven, a tug or ball and reward them when they are walking nicely. I also work on getting Micha's focus on a walk by using the look command, I'll ask him to look and I'll give him a treat when he complies. If you are going to walk them on a longer leash you can also incorporate the recall command too, if you don't already. With Kimba, try this in combination to the martingale collar you are walking him on - as soon as he surges ahead and the leash goes tight, do a quick, sharp 180 degree turn.When he catches up to you treat and praise him. As soon as he does it again and the leash goes tight, do it again - a quick sharp turn on your heel. Teach him that as soon as he pulls and the leash goes tight, he loses the opportunity to walk where he wants to go. lol. do you live down the street from us and did you teach our beginner obedience course? same advice we received!. added to rep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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