Part 3/3 "Follow the Leader" (Effective Dog Communication) NYC Dog Behavioral Training

[kodrabr12]

I have been struggling with my lab from pulling from years we finally got a prong collar and he is doing much better

[4rchf13nd]

as i understand, the choice of collar also has an impact for walking your dog, at the start of this series they had the straps around the chest of the dog, a lot of people with dogs that pull choose these sorts of collars because their dog will make the sort of gagging sound when they pull otherwise. but the dog will actually be able to pull harder because of this and you lose control over where the head is focussed on which in training a dog to follow is important. am I right in this?

[DreamComeTrueK9]

@4rchf13nd u are correct. in my opinion having a collar or leash around the neck when used correctly provides much better control, effective communication, and easy guidance. Harnesses were originally designed for pulling and while some are now designed to prevent pulling, they really do not help to address why the dog is pulling and instead masks the issue overall. NOt a prob when the dog is already conditioned or is a ow energy dog, or encouraging to pull.

[DreamComeTrueK9]

@4rchf13nd when looking to make a effective guided correction, i prefer being as natural as possible and getting the dogs attention/altering an unwanted state by the neck area. This is where dogs naturally correct eachother and horse play as well, and not so much from the underbelly where the dog would essentially feel a tug from a harness

[reharuko]

I have a question about the collar ... Is it a simple fabric choking collar?

[DreamComeTrueK9]

@reharuko its a simple slip leash that serves as a collar yes. Tht particular leash i believe is actually a cesar millan brand leash which is not as rough on the dogs neck or the handlers hands...quite comfortable actually

[MsZoraZ]

You are SO much better than Millan! Congrats to your success!

[DreamComeTrueK9]

@MsZoraZ thanks for the compliment however i look up to CM and can only hop to have what he has and be as successful one day!

[bigg130]

Well done blake.

-g

[Lokiwisper]

Just watched all three parts, we have the same problem with a Malamute and a Huskamute, have tried this but they still pull badly (obviously in their breed) it's when they go for other dogs that's now more of a problem due to their strengh and size. I will keep trying but any extra tips would be really great, or a web site where I can watch the whole thing uncut. Fantastic work though as always. :D

[DreamComeTrueK9]

@Lokiwisper my dog soco is actually mixed w husky (GSD, HUsky), so I know what you mean. THe biggest thing for them and any dog is to allow for them to be able to understand time and a place. Give them activities where they are allowed to pull, maybe w you on roller blades etc, and then times where they are walking at your side and focusing more on you. work on it little by little and turn it into a fun game for them where their job becomes focusing on you.

[DreamComeTrueK9]

@lokiwisper its no diff then us or kids...when they are at the park w their friends...let them have fun and be wild animals...but when they are in church or in a classroom at school, they need to act appropriately and accordingly...essentially different... bc they are taught that there is a time and a place.

[DreamComeTrueK9]

@Lokiwisper thanks btw! as far as uncut vid...i have over 3 hrs off the stuff but tried to get most of the impt stuff on the vids..this is why i decided to make this vid 3 parts. i wanted to be able to provide more of an explanation and during process. IT is tough bc this makes the vids so much longer and for majority of regular viewers boring. Its important to start the walk off on the right track w the dog not being overly excited at the wrong time.

[ChanelMinnaar]

Oh and do the owners know they should only put the leash on when the dog is in a calm submissive state? Anyway, GREAT job! I'm so glad to see more dog whisperers in the world. Like Cesar Millan we are changing the world one balanced dog at a time. :D

[ChanelMinnaar]

Oh and do the owner's know they should only put the leah on when the dog is in a calm submissive state? Anyway GREAT job! I'm so glad to see more dog whisperers in the world. Like Cesar Millan were changing the world one balanced dog at a time :D

[DreamComeTrueK9]

@ChanelMinnaar thanks!!!

[ChanelMinnaar]

Sorry, you mentioned that there should never be tension here... :D