Your Questions About Dog Training
Mandy asks…
training my dog to walk on a leash in public?
I have a one year old Aussie who I take with me alot and im getting tired of him pulling on the leash. I used to let him off the leash but now its like everywhere i go is leash only. at home walking around the property he is very respectful on the leash, he stays right by my side but as soon as he see’s people its all over.
what can I do to carry his good behavior at home into the public?
Training Expert answers:
Socialize, socialize, socialize. Put him in as many situations with people and other dogs as possible. Take him with you everywhere you go. The key here is to *keep his attention* when you do this – say his name, then when he looks at you, give him a treat. Keep him focused on YOU, not on everything else. Work on things like sit, down, and stay in public, and when he gets those, gradually move on to walking. In the meantime, consider getting an Easy Walk or Gentle Leader harness to help with pulling, etc.
Thomas asks…
What are some tips for training a dog to walk with a leash?
I just moved to town (i use to live in the country) and I am wanting to train my dogs to walk with a leash what are some good tips for me on training them?
Training Expert answers:
Walk and praise…. Not hard
Daniel asks…
any suggestions for training a dog to walk well on leash?
I feel nuts! I have been training new dogs for years to walk well on a leash with much sucess. This one. I would like to murder( not really), but walking him is a nightmare!
He just discovered squirells as well. I own pretty much every training device. Harnesses, chokes, prongs, gentle leaders. He is really stubborn. Its like his mind is off
Training Expert answers:
What breed? Some dogs need more training than others simply because their genes are programmed to do the opposite of what you want them to do.
Example: My dog, part schnauzer, also goes after squirrels and birds. I attribute half of that to just pure doggy behavior and half to the fact that schnauzers were originally bred to be ratters.
I had to combine a Prong collar and positive rewards (treats) in order to get her to ignore these animals – it took weeks before i could walk her by them with no problems.
(The Prong self corrected because she lunged, then i would give her a treat when she settled and sat by my feet. I also use clicker training to enforce her to look to me when she gets excited – she sees a bird or squirrel and looks up, she gets a treat. She doesn’t, she gets the little pinch until she settles on her own and looks at me.)
What behaviors does your dog do on walks that simply make you frustrated: Pulling, Weaving, Chasing, Barking? What have you tried to correct these behaviors – stopping and not moving until pulling is done, turning in the other direction, ignoring the stimulus, leash corrections, corrections followed by reward for good behavior, rewarding just the good behavior?
Donald asks…
How do you teach two dogs loose leash walking?
I have one dog who is trained. She walks on a leash beside me and does not pull. I recently adopted a new dog. I have been working with him and teaching him loose leash walking with a clicker and treats. He is doing ok when I walk him alone. The problem is when I attempt to walk both of them at the same time. Total nightmare! They pull at the leash constantly (they are pretty strong together). It makes walking them a chore that I dread. Does anyone have any training tips on how to train two dogs with loose leash walking?
Training Expert answers:
Until the new dog is reliable not to pull I would walk them separately or have another person walk one of the dogs. Every time he pulls, turn around, so he has to follow you. Walking forward should = positive reinforcement
If you can train in your basement or a confined area with the least amount of distractions/smells for them you should. That way, they are not overly stimulated and wanting to pull to investigate.
Joseph asks…
How do you teach two dogs loosh leash walking?
I have one dog who is trained. She walks on a leash beside me and does not pull. I recently adopted a new dog. I have been working with him and teaching him loose leash walking with a clicker and treats. He is doing ok when I walk him alone. The problem is when I attempt to walk both of them at the same time. Total nightmare! They pull at the leash constantly (they are pretty strong together). It makes walking them a chore that I dread. Does anyone have any training tips on how to train two dogs with loose leash walking?
Training Expert answers:
Continue to train them separately. This is more time consuming but well worth it in the end. Until the new dog is reliable, it will be hard for either one together. You may also want to consider a walking tool for one or both of them and see if that helps when trying to walk them together. You say your first dog is ‘trained’. Perhaps she needs more training with a higher level of distraction. If possible see if you can enlist the help of a friend or family member to walk with you to see what happens if you walk the new dog while your accomplice walks the other dog right next to you.
You can also use the same methods you use to teach one loose leash walking and apply it to both of them. For example if they start to pull, just stop. Don’t move until they both put slack in the leads and then proceed. Or change directions when they pull (again, this is where a walking tool comes in very handy). Good luck. See links for additional information on loose leash walking (some of the info is basic, but I find it good to review even the basics when I seem to have trouble training a new behavior).
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