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Hi. so we had another puppy socialization class (mom wasnt there with her chug and it went well) as usual I came away a bit confused, but it felt wrong to stop the discussion to ask as it was about something else entirely, and the further info would only apply to me. I'm the only one that uses a harness regularly and has a powerful dog.
So, it all centers around collar v. Harness I use a harness as my girl is already big and getting bigger. (40 lbs Apbt-boxer @5 mo) and i am not (120lbs 5'2 in heels with issues with my hands) it's far more effective for control. I also worry about her breathing as she doesnt seem to care about pressure at the neck and would pull till she started coughing if left to her own devices (she seems very game so I have to manage her stubborn streak a lot). i use a light weight mesh harness with 2 rings (pic attached) although I usually only clip to the back ring. she seems comfortable so i basically keep her in it all day. It comes off over night, but that's it. They keep emphasizing collar grabs, and directing me to grab there not her harness. I find this a bit confusing, as if control is the goal, her harness is better and shes more used to responding to pressure on it. Am I doing damage leaving her in it all day, there are no bald patches or sores so I figured it was fine, everyone seemed confused by this though, I guess they assumed I put it on for each walk then took it off? should I be? should I work more with her collar (its just a holder for her tags amt) i don't ever clip her lead to it. It irritates her the way it pulls low and she would walk with the lead in her mouth. she is not crazy about anyone grabbing by her neck either, and the harness is easier to grab from the side
At one point they said somthing about me having pulled her to get her to disengage and move back from another dog getting a treat. (High difficulty for her!) I did give a taut leash for a moment . just enough for her to feel some light pressure, and a firmer call after she ignored the first standard callback (loose leash). she responded to immediately to the former handl, possibly giving the impression of a pull. Trust me if I have to resort to a pull its obvious. She is a thick girl and stuborn, so if I accually pull she'll plant her hind legs and lift or scrunch. If she still doesn't want to go she ll roll over on to her back. Our walks have to be a cooperative effort, and I find she responds well to tiny amounts of leash pressure on her harness in any direction. Is that incorrect? She recommended treats instead, but her tummy is so sensitive that I usually use praise/ love. She got an enthusiastic belly rub and to lick my face for comming back to the corner with me and didnt seem to care about not getting a treat. It was just an odd moment.
So, it all centers around collar v. Harness I use a harness as my girl is already big and getting bigger. (40 lbs Apbt-boxer @5 mo) and i am not (120lbs 5'2 in heels with issues with my hands) it's far more effective for control. I also worry about her breathing as she doesnt seem to care about pressure at the neck and would pull till she started coughing if left to her own devices (she seems very game so I have to manage her stubborn streak a lot). i use a light weight mesh harness with 2 rings (pic attached) although I usually only clip to the back ring. she seems comfortable so i basically keep her in it all day. It comes off over night, but that's it. They keep emphasizing collar grabs, and directing me to grab there not her harness. I find this a bit confusing, as if control is the goal, her harness is better and shes more used to responding to pressure on it. Am I doing damage leaving her in it all day, there are no bald patches or sores so I figured it was fine, everyone seemed confused by this though, I guess they assumed I put it on for each walk then took it off? should I be? should I work more with her collar (its just a holder for her tags amt) i don't ever clip her lead to it. It irritates her the way it pulls low and she would walk with the lead in her mouth. she is not crazy about anyone grabbing by her neck either, and the harness is easier to grab from the side
At one point they said somthing about me having pulled her to get her to disengage and move back from another dog getting a treat. (High difficulty for her!) I did give a taut leash for a moment . just enough for her to feel some light pressure, and a firmer call after she ignored the first standard callback (loose leash). she responded to immediately to the former handl, possibly giving the impression of a pull. Trust me if I have to resort to a pull its obvious. She is a thick girl and stuborn, so if I accually pull she'll plant her hind legs and lift or scrunch. If she still doesn't want to go she ll roll over on to her back. Our walks have to be a cooperative effort, and I find she responds well to tiny amounts of leash pressure on her harness in any direction. Is that incorrect? She recommended treats instead, but her tummy is so sensitive that I usually use praise/ love. She got an enthusiastic belly rub and to lick my face for comming back to the corner with me and didnt seem to care about not getting a treat. It was just an odd moment.
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