Hi i've just reading your thread about Harley; i've 2 ESS's Meg walk's so well on the lead which i hold on 1 finger she never pulls. However Sam who's Megs dad still pull's on the lead & he's 10 years old. When off the lead he will run ahead but recall very good.
I've always had ESS's which i've taken to training classes when puppies. It's hard work but you will get there. They are such loving dogs good luck things will get better.
i've posted pics of sam & meg also a couple of lady who passed away last june with cancer at the age of 13.

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