Help with Leash Training

by Nicole
(Jacksonville, FL)

Too hyper for a leash? My 11 month old Boston Terrier goes for runs, plays in a fenced in yard, yet still tries to pull me on his leash. (He has a harness around his chest). I tried to take him downtown and he pulled so hard for about 10 minutes he started to throw up a little blood. I don't know how to leash train him because when he's on the leash he doesn't listen to a word I'm saying and is in LALA land. What can I do to help leash train him?

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Help with Leash Training

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May 18, 2011
 Easy Walk sold the problem for me
by: Anonymous

I have a 1yr old Boston and he was impossible on the regular harness...bought a easy walk and it made him a new dog on walks. It really gives you control of the walk, not the dog...best thing I ever got!!!!
Nov 10, 2010
 Leash
by: Debbie

Hi,

We have had Buddha for 2 1/2 years. Until about 6 months ago we had to use a harness. The first harness cut into his skin because he would pull too hard against it. We went to Petsmart and bought a harness called "Easy Walker" I am hoping that is correct. Right away he did not pull and learned not to pull so hard that he would hurt himself and our hands. He now can walk with just a collar although he wishes we would walk as fast as he would like! I think the harness helped him learn to not pull. Also I don't think that Boston's grow up until they are past two years old. I have seen a difference in him since two. Hope this helps.

Debbie
Jul 24, 2010
 Leash
by: Linda Galway/TurnerME

First of all, it's unlikely you will get him to stop pulling if he is in a harness. I would look to your local adult ed course offerings; often, affordable dog obedience training is offered. Also, call the local shelter, they probably have information about local dog training clubs which usually offer 6-8 weeks of training. You will need to get a training collar (cloth, not metal), put it on correctly and learn how to give a correction that has enough attention-getting power but not too much to hurt your dog. Once you get him to walk on a loose lead, and he knows how to behave, you won't have any real problems switching back to a harness. My dogs walk appropriately with training collars, regular collars and harnesses, depending upon the situation. Good luck.

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