Collar/Leash for better control?
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Permalink Reply by Sam Tsang on
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Hi Lisa, we use martingale, but most importantly you need to adjust and re-adjust the collar before you walk Odie each time, make sure there's 2 fingers space in the collar, position the collar just behind the ears, lift up then attach the leash. Keep Odie next to you on your side. Remember to lift straight up.
Stop using the harness, it promotes pulling. An obedience class
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Permalink Reply by Jane on
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I would also recommend an obedience class and a martingale collar. No collar or leash will make a dog completely stop pulling unless they have been trained not to.
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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on
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Martingale and classes!
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Permalink Reply by Paul, Greg and Jake on
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I'm on amazon .. and there are two types of these .. all nylon or nylon and a type of chain .. which have you folks been using?
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The martingale collars I use are 1" width and all nylon with a decorative ribbon sewn on them. I get mine on etsy, there are tons of sellers that make them in all kinds of nice colors and patterns. Most will custom size them for you too.
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Permalink Reply by Stacy & Einstein on
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Nylon and chain for us too
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Permalink Reply by Anna Morelli on
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The Halti (get name brand, there are many copies of it and none as good IMO) works well because it puts the control where the problem is, at the mouth. Many dominant dogs fight the head halter. You need to train him to accept it by using it for short periods and giving a few treats in outdoor situations which are calm, with few distractions. Get him to walk close alongside you, then sit and treat. Slowly extend distance between sits and introduce turns. Keep your arm down and close to your body, giving him just enough leash to be comfortable beside you, not ahead of you. You do not want to jerk on it, as this may hurt the neck, and never allow the dog on a long leash, as this could also cause injury. The Halti is designed for walking close to you. To correct, pull up on the Halti, this closes the mouth, then make him sit and let go to release the pressure. You need to work daily, starting at 5 mins. slowly extending the time to about 15-20 mins. and then, when you both have the hang of it, increase distractions gradually. The choke collar is cruel used as you describe and you did well to stop that. It can also inure the windpipe. Most people misuse it and you need a good trainer to show you how to effectively and humanely use this tool. If Odie really fights the Halti (make sure you size it properly) you can use a collar AND the halti together in the beginning. Loop the leash through the collar and snap the other end in the halti ring, under the chin. You can then shift the pressure from one to the other as needed to get him used to it. 2 or 3 short sessions should be enough to transition smoothly.
The Halti should always be worn with a buckle collar for safety, in case the dog managed to slip out of it. The instructions will show this. It's adjustable. When properly fitted (should fit fairly snug at the ears) I always recommend sewing a couple of stitches in it to prevent accidental shifting of the buckle. If you want to let Odi on a long leash when walking, move the leash buckle over to the collar, if he misbehaves, switch back to the Halti and walking close. It's a process, not a magic wand, so be patient and consistent and playful about it.
By the way, is he neutered? If not, I strongly recommend it.....
Obedience training classes will also be good, once you have more control over him.
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P>S> By the way, is he neutered? If not, I strongly recommend it.
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I prefer the nylon but they are hard to find small enough. I found a 6-10" on PetCareRX on Amazon and since sage is petite I am thinking that size and the 3/8" would work. The one I'm using now is small and our AKC instructor makes them for her MinPins.
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Permalink Reply by Rebecca Marie O'Bryan on
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In this situation I would recommend the haltie or the gentle leader. A martingale is a good choice but if your dog isn't responding to a regular collar than this won't work unless u r just looking for something to keep him from escaping. The head collar pushes on a reflex on the back of the head which calms dogs down. And when they pull there head turns back at u. They learn real fast that pulling gets them no where. I would also highly recommend training classes since your corgi is reactivate towards other dogs. If u don't like the head collar then I would also try the easy walk harness. It hooks in the front so they can't pull but u also have to teach him that pulling isn't acceptable. If he does either, say "ah ah " stop or spin him in a circle. When he is walking nicely reward him with a yummy treat and lots of praise
When he reactant to cars and dogs get him into a sit, stand in front of him and treat him for acting nice and not reacting. If he does walk down a little bit or spin him in a circle and regain his focus. Now keep in mind that these things take a lot if time and don't work over night. But the classes will help u and him understand a ton more
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By the way if u r still interested in the martingale collar I would get an all nylon one one as the ones with the chain pull the hair out. these collars r a great choice if u have a dog that slips out of there collar. I have one for Teddy for taking him out to go potty because he slips out of his quit easily
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