New Puppy!

[nightrythm]

Ok, he's not so much a puppy. He's two years old. We don't have a name for him and we can't pick him up until after his boy part removal. But we signed paperwork today and he's mine!

I'm used to working with choke chains. I know those are frowned upon these days, so what do you recommend? He definitely needs leash training, he's a puller.

He's medium sized and muscular. A lab mix. And just a sweet mellow lover... he's such a doll. He'll be work, but I'm ok with that. I'll have to add moring walk and training to my schedule. But I get a sweet fuzzy in return. I'm so ok with that. :-)

Comments

[mlerules.livejournal.com]

Oh, CUTE!!! What's his name?

[nightrythm]

No name yet. We need to get to know him first. :-)

[hiddentass.livejournal.com]

twistedcat has a nice technique where the leash is half hitched about the abdomen. It stays loose till the dog pulls then the rear legs are effectively lifted off the ground. As soon as the dog stops pulling, the half hitch falls loose. The technique worked well on my brother's beagle and he's a big puller.

It also stops the dog from pulling out of the collar, although your lovely mutt appears to have a big head so that may not be an issue.

-Tass

[bearus-maximus.livejournal.com]

He's saying "Jax" to me. But that's just me. Also, we still use choke chains, but not the creepy spiked ones. A standard choke chain, in my opinion and I believe also the Hollywood Dog Obedience Club as well, is perfectly acceptable to use when applied correctly.

[cerrberus.livejournal.com]

I have peeps who work with dogs. LMK if you need more suggestions than those above.

[cerrberus.livejournal.com]

'Cos those seem OK as is.

[giancarlo.livejournal.com]

My roommates use something like this: http://www.petco.com/product/6008/Coastal-Halti-Headcollars.aspx?CoreCat=DogSFC_CollarsHarnessesLeashes
Its rather effective without hurting the dog.