I have a forty lb, 6 m/o pit bull. She takes me for walks. We tried the gently leader and 1. she can get it off, no matter how tight or how secure it is 2. she still pulls so hard she gets raw under her eyes, and under her chin 3. I want a permanent solution, and this is obviously not working
I've tried when she starts pulling to just turn around and walk the other way, not jerking the leash of course, just simply turning and going the other way. It doesn't work, she thinks its a fun game, run in circles around me.
I've tried rewarding her when she is doing well, no success there either.
And she cannot be punished really, she thinks its a game.
She needs exercise. But every time she sees another dog, or person, she pulls so hard i get leash burn on my hands, jerks me, drags me, it is REALLY embarrassing. (I'm 5ft tall 100 lbs) .
I don't know what to do, harnesses do not work either. She pulls no matter what I try. It's been 4 months of working on this, and still absolutely no progress whatsoever.
Any suggestions?
I've tried when she starts pulling to just turn around and walk the other way, not jerking the leash of course, just simply turning and going the other way. It doesn't work, she thinks its a fun game, run in circles around me.
I've tried rewarding her when she is doing well, no success there either.
And she cannot be punished really, she thinks its a game.
She needs exercise. But every time she sees another dog, or person, she pulls so hard i get leash burn on my hands, jerks me, drags me, it is REALLY embarrassing. (I'm 5ft tall 100 lbs) .
I don't know what to do, harnesses do not work either. She pulls no matter what I try. It's been 4 months of working on this, and still absolutely no progress whatsoever.
Any suggestions?