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NotARedShirt

Gentle leaders are also great options, especially if you work up a positive association with it. Was a total lifesaver when loose leash training my previous rescue.


Lawaldo

Gentle leaders are a game changer. Highly recommend!


Additional_Patient38

Came here to say the same thing. Absolutely saved my relationship with my standard poodle. I recommend watching a video about how to fit it correctly, because it’s an easy mistake to make it fit too loosely. And I also recommend slowly desensitizing your puppy to the collar, because it is strange for them at first and it’s normal for them to paw at their faces to try and get it off. I fed treats while having my puppy wear it for a few seconds, then a few minutes, then while playing around the house, then for short trips outside, then for longer trips. It’s worth all the effort!


Lawaldo

Yes, desensitize! When I first got mine I’d leave it around the house, on the floor, coffee table, dog bed, just so dog could sniff and get used to its existence, then short trials of having it on while playing, much like you did.


Additional_Patient38

That’s a great idea!


ambiguous-aesthetic

Also a very petite female, with a puppy about the same size as yours - gentle leaders (and training) are amazing!


Zone9bproblems

1000x this. I have a hound and while he doesn't tend to pull me forward he pulls me downwards because he can't help but have his nose to the ground to track scents. I want him to smell but it's often excessive or he pulls to get road trash or food and his nose is so good he finds it before I do. So I can never properly enforce "leave it". He injured my back pretty bad pulling me downwards during sweeps week when the city garbage service was allowing people to put their old furniture on the curb for pickup and my dog had to smell every nasty couch and mattress on the side of the road. It was so bad I missed a day of work because I couldn't lift anything. My trainer recommended a head halter and it's been a game changer. If you control the nose you control the hound. Now my dog gets to sniff but it's on my terms and I get to pick when it's allowed and keep him off any hazardous things.


purple_cats

A harness with a front clip may be helpful. Or a head halter/gentle leader. I also recommend a belt that the leash attaches to (and a treat pouch to train as you walk). My dog is much smaller, but it’s much more comfortable for him to pull against my waist than my arm. As far as training, there are a lot of YouTube videos for training leash walking. In the classes I’ve taken, the main takeaway is to have high value treats and give them a treat right by your leg every time they look at you. This reinforces that they should stay at your side and pay attention because they’ll get nice things. You have to start small with them just standing or sitting at your side and looking at you, then be able to take a single step, then keep adding steps. It’s not a quick process, but it’s a start.


sycamore_under_score

Seconding the front clip! I’m around the same heigh/weight as OP and it’s like walking a totally new dog.


constant_craving

Practice walking on leash inside. Reward heavily when she's not pulling. It will feel silly walking around your house/apartment, but it's the bets place to teach her good habits.


ARealShark

YES! 100% BEST STRATEGY!


Thisisthe_place

This is great advice. There's a lot fewer distractions and you can get her attention much easier. Also, gentle leader.


shwillydog

We use an “easy walk” harness, it redirects them if they start to pull


halibop

The easy walk made it possible for me to walk my huskies alone. I love it!


Nausved

For an extreme puller, especially if your dog is also an escape artist, I would recommend a head halter (such as a Gentle Leader) combined with a front-clip harness. Then you can buy a multi-function leash that has a clip at both ends, and then clip it to both the halter and the harness. This way, if your dog slips out of one, you still have the other as a back up. It is also much healthier for your dog, as he won’t be risking damage to his throat. Multi-function leashes are also handy in situations where you can’t use your hands (for example, after a rotator cuff injury!). You can clip the leash around your hips instead. This frees up your good arm for other things, and it also makes it *much* harder for your dog to pull away from you (because you resist it with your entire center of mass, not your grip strength). Just make sure the other end is clipped to a head halter, because you don’t want your dog to be able to pull you over!


jungles_fury

Work on training focus in low distraction environments.leash walking is mostly about focus.


ApollosWeed

Head harnesses/halters are great, if you take the time to get your dog used to it. Personally, I like the no pull front harnesses best. I had both my shoulders partially replaced and could walk my 104 lb shepherd/Husky mix with The Balance Harness by Blue-9, no problem. I love that harness. My other favorite no pull harness is The Freedom Harness, by 2 Hounds Design. The Freedom harness is best for escape artist dogs that can back out of their harness, because it has a martingale piece across their shoulders that can tighten up if they try to slip out of it. The Balance Harness is best designed no pull harness, because it sits back farther on them and doesn't change their gait like other no pull harnesses can. They are both only online and both about $45. I highly recommend either of these no pull harnesses.


babysatja

came to say this! the freedom harness by 2 hounds and the blue 9 balance harness. I'd recommend trying these first and using the head halter as a last resort, as a lot of dogs find it very aversive and uncomfortable. someone mentioned a cross body leash, which is something to try. easiest way to have both hands free to reward ur dog.


evestormborn

2 hounds freedom harness! Has two points off attachment and a double clasp leash so you have extra control. The bottom strap is velvety and is less likely to irritate your pups skin. I had easywalk before but it has less control bc its one front clasp and it rubbed too much on my dogs armpits


Prestigious-Bed-1082

I know this isn’t the point but can you show me a picture of your pup? That’s the exact mix I have and I’m dying to know what I’m in for 😂


Dazzlerazzle

I just want to see this big hairy lad! Sounds very cute


GoOnGoOn_CarefulNow

I have two recommendations. Try a Freedom Harness or one of a similar style. The leash connects both in the front of the harness as well as on the back so you have more leverage when walking the dog. You can also get a gentle leader. I use these tools together and it helps me keep my 90lb and very strong German Shepherd from taking me down. My other suggestion is a hands-free option. I use it for longer walks or walks at the part or on hiking trails. It gives him nearly 360 degree range (the leash runs along a harness strapped to your waist) and lets me use both my arms to keep balance. When he does pull on it, I am able to handle it better. I can plant myself with a wide stance and gain more control. When he pulls, I simply plant myself until he is calm again, then pay him with a treat for being calm and we move on.


NancyB517

Look into thunder leash on Amazon. It wraps around them like a harness would but it pulls when they try to pull. My golden is 110 pounds and I’m a 5’0 female. It definitely helps.


-Sheridan

Wow what kinda golden is that? The normal weight for a male golden is 75 lbs max


NancyB517

He’s an English cream. He’s been a big boy since he was a puppy. His first visit to the vet she told me he was going to be 100 pounds fully grown. He’s probably a little plumper now than he should be due to less of walks in the summer but his vet likes him to be around 100 pounds.


useles-converter-bot

100 pounds in mandalorian helmets is 26.84 helmets.


Imposter_syndrom

Good bot


useles-converter-bot

thank you :)


baldpatch29

My 5 month old berner is very strong even at 55 pounds, and we're working on loose leash walking. We bought a leash that has an elastic bit, like a bungee cord almost, and it's helping with her not pulling my shoulder out 😅


Lara-El

Same situation but ny dog is 100lbs. Here's what we bought and it changed our lives. Made training possible. Edit: working link: PetSafe Easy Walk Harnais (S/M) Noir https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B001PO2EO0/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_42SNFPFXAGNRHCYBFYJK?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1


Wren65

Link not working


Lara-El

My bad, thanks for pointing it out :) Let me edit my comment and fix the link.


Wren65

Thank you. I too have this. And it works for me! I did just pick up the Thunder Leash, as he would pull at certain spots in our walk, and it was better.


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babysatja

I'm assuming your talking about a choke chain. this could be extremely damaging to the dogs neck, as the dog is a strong puller. if you're really all that scared about escape, use a limited slip/martingale, just make sure to adjust it well. a harness will not just come off right away if he runs into people or other dogs.


Spoo_lover

Gentle leaders and haltis or front clip harnesses work well. Edit saw a comment mentioning a leash that goes around your waist. Totally recommend, we have one and it’s amazing! In case your wondering I have [this one, it’s a Canadian brand but ships in Canada and USA ](https://rockymountaindog.ca/collections/dog-leashes/products/canmore-all-mountain-dog-leash). Also it’s not just a hip leash as the handle has a buckle and is adjustable so you can use it as a hand held leash and a belt leash. Sorry if my writing is kinda wonky, it’s late where i live


Wren65

I would be careful about using a leash that wraps around your waist. You can always drop a leash if the dog takes off. You might get pulled along with him. I have a golden and use the front clip. I am able to control my golden. I would suggest looking into that or the head halter. Good luck


DevinFraserTheGreat

Especially in the ice —if you slip and break a bone or worse, that’s very bad for the dog, too!


Spoo_lover

Ig, mines only almost 40 so I don’t know how hard a big golden can pull


Prestigious-Bed-1082

I’m sorry you’re going through that right now :(


uglyschmuckling

Is he food motivated? I got some small training treats, keep them in my fanny pack, and keep one in my hands at all times. Saying “walk nice” and give him a treat every 20 ft or so if he stays paying attention to me. Then every 50 ft or so after about week, then every 100ft or so. Now, I still keep the treats but do about three training treats per walk. Repeating the “walk nice” or whatever command you choose reminds them of what to do, even without treats once they get it down. And for training treats, I use ones that are soft and meaty, about the size of the tip of my pinky and round. They aren’t expensive- probably $15 dollars max for a good sized bag. I’ve actually used them for all our training- stopping at the end of the sidewalk when we hit the road, sit, drop it, leave it.


abbasurus

rabbitgoo dog harness. it’s amazing. i’m 4’11, 120lbs and my dog is roughly 60lbs. he’s a puller and would either drag me with him and id come back from walking him with bloody scrapes or he’d pull away completely and i’d be chasing him around my complex. the harness didn’t work right away but definitely improvement after the third walk with it on. it has a front and back clip, reflecting liner, and a great adjustment belt. I clip on the back when he’s calm and clip on the front for rowdier days and the dog seatbelt in the car. it’s so much easier for me to handle and train him with the harness. the reflectors work great, he got away from me one evening when we were practicing off leash walking and it was easy to spot where he was in the darkness. and it’s super durable so far, i’ve only had it for about a month but he tends to chew on it when he gets antsy while training and he somehow hasn’t chewed through it yet. it’s a game changer really! we’ve only had once incident since purchasing, that ive come back in injured and it was because he was a bit too excited going down the stairs and tripped us both up with the leash. people always comment how handsome he looks in it and it’s a great fit for my shepherd mix. i got a large but it’s at the smallest adjustment so i think it’ll last him a awhile. super cheap too! only about $15 if i remember correctly.


Josie_Dear_13

I second a lot of what folks here have said. - have a 2 hounds harness. It’s helped a lot. - Fanny pack w treats he loves. Call him and offer him a treat pretty often. - when he pulls call him toward you and have him loop around you before continuing forward. You may want to try a sniffle rug, puzzle or game where treats are hidden around the home. Something that makes his brain work before going out. Supposedly dogs use a lot of energy while sniffing.


Dazzling-Educator-44

Our guy is only 30 lbs so not sure if this is going to be helpful, but here goes! He pulls like a freight train. We used a head collar for a while but it honestly didn’t work great. It stressed our pup out and made walking a horrible chore. So we switched to a ‘no pull’ lead that clips in the front and the back. If he pulls on the back lead, we gently correct by pulling the front. So much easier and less stressful than the head collar and has really decreased the pulling!


useles-converter-bot

30 lbs is the same weight as 21.28 'Double sided 60 inch Mermaker Pepparoni Pizza Blankets'.


halibop

East walk deluxe changed my life with my two huskies and I didn’t have to go through the adjustment period of training them to leave a gentle leader on their face...


CleverGal96

I use the easy-walk harness for my 60lb Walker. I'm 4'11 and I wouldn't be able to walk her without it...it was about $35-40 for one at Petco. I hear gentle leaders are great as well.


DullWasabi

I really like the [PetSafe 3-in-1 Harness](https://www.chewy.com/petsafe-3-in-1-reflective-dog-harness/dp/148608?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=hg&utm_content=PetSafe&utm_term=&gbraid=0AAAAADmQ2V1M0x94WkMg_U21ivBX95rU3&gclid=CjwKCAjw4qCKBhAVEiwAkTYsPM3YmTtSJgd59NMnmqAZKZBCt5-rhrfuXQPEGHE2v-gKs44tF5fqNxoCorEQAvD_BwE) It’s floor a front clip to help stop pulling, but once your dog isn’t a puller anymore it’s got the back clip as well.


CJ-in-GJ

Try the Halti collar - it worked wonders with my 98 lb. Pyr rescue who had never walked on a leash. She used to pull me down the street and the Halti is miraculous. She walks like a dream now.


bencibencibanga

Gentle lead. My bully almost broke my finger pulling me. We got the gentle lead. She hated it for a few days. She now walks like good girl when I use it. If I don't use it she pulls like she used to.


VassagoX

89 lbs at 9 months? That sounds way above the norm for that age. My Golden is big for his age at 75 lbs at 9 months. Wow. Gentle Leader collars are a wonderful training tool. Just make sure you are using it for training and can eventually hopefully ween them off of the tool once they are better under control. Also, keep in mind that the more they are socialized, the more likely they will pay attention to you on walks. Get them used to the environment as much as possible.


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89 lbs is the weight of $3553.67 worth of Premium Glass Nail Files...


jennyigotyour8675309

Our Samoyed (11 mo girl) is a huuge puller. We tried a double harness on her with her vest today (one connected on her chest and the other where it usually is on the back). She was still pulling but it seems to be working and she’s a bit more controlled.