[brwneyedgrl]

He's a 30lb. Rott. puppy and I'd love to take him for a walk but right now it's almost impossible for me to control him when he gets excited. My husband is usually the one who takes him now. Help!?

[sophela]

my dog used to also pull when she was a puppy. first buy a harness then a short leash. start walking with her. the minute she would pull stop immediately and pull her back very fast. then again...keep on walking sometimes faster sometimes slower and the minute she will pull on u , pull her back again very fast.u have to do this over and over..i guarantee ten minutes later he ll stop pulling..give him a treat. u have to do this everytime but because u have a rott the best thing to do is to go to a trainer and have a basic training. he s a big dog and u should have his control all the time...

[stevelaing]

hi best thing to get regardless is a "gental leader"obviously it would be the larger size you would requirewhat it does is, stops the dog from takeing you for a walk.its a head collar with a diffrence, the lead attaches at the nose and the dog doesent like to pull from there, thus learns to walk rather than to pull.we bought ours from ebayit was about £20.00 but maybe shop about on line for the cheapest, its all the same make anyways.we tried a dog training book and it was no use as she couldent read it :-)i hope this helps atb

[jjtrue]

He'll probably be much bigger so you need to start working right away. First when your husband walks him he should be in control at all times. When the dog gets excited and starts pulling give a firm tug on the leash and say no. Keep him tight to your hip until he calms down praise him and give him a bit more slack. Eventually your pup will learn not to pull on the leash because it just restricts him more. Secondly you should also be able to walk your dog. As your husband works with him during regular outings you should work with him first begin in the house. Walk him around when he pulls tug him back in line same technique as your husband should use outside. Once he's learned to mind his manners with you in the house move to the yard, then start short walks with with him so that he knows even with all the distractions and oh so exciting things out there you are still in control.

[curious]

this sound mean, but it worked great for my lab/rott. and me. Just yank on the leash when he pulls too hard. If he pulls hard, than hank hard. Pretty soon your Rott. will get the idea and start behaving. Keep with it, and be consistant. And remember to talk to him, if other dogs get him excited, then talk your rott. when you pass one. Remember to praise and pet him. For me, praising is more efficiant than treats because my dog loves it when I am happy with her. Hope this helps.