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Old 07-01-2012, 01:33 PM
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Re: harness or collar ?

I can sympathise with the OP. Terence is determined to meet everybody so pulling is an issue for us.
I started off on a collar, but he also made an awful choking noise so put him on a harness. He is now back on a collar, unless we have him on a longline when he goes back on the harness (obviously).

I have to be honest with you, if you don't address the actual issue, a harness won't stop the pulling, it will make it worse. The harness will allow your pup to lean into it and use his full body weight to pull, thus making the pulling far worse. I would recommend only using the harness to stop the choking noise (which is awful, I know ). Your best bet is probably a front-clip one.

Also, keep it up with the loose lead walking. Keep him on his toes by changing direction whenever he starts pulling and rewarding him when he is walking nicely. Whenever Terence wants to get to somewhere I walk the other way, when he walks nicely, I turn around again and walk towards the object of desire. If he pulls again, I turn around etc.
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Old 07-01-2012, 01:58 PM
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Re: harness or collar ?

I bought a really good harness at christmas for my friends dog from justforpets website from The First Class Pet Company range. It was more expensive than all the others but seriously far better quality, chunky and adjustable. Maybe you could look at these? They also have great collars. I used a halti on mine when I was first training them not to pull and these worked a treat too.
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Old 07-01-2012, 02:46 PM
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Re: harness or collar ?

I would use a nylon half check collar - you can get one from Pets At Home.

As others have said, some training on walking on a loose lead or heel work is a good idea too.

In terms of harnesses: my dog was a real puller when I first got him and I found that even with the 'non pull' harnesses there was no improvement.

Once your dog is older, you can always try a headcollar if the pulling is still a problem. I think your dog is too young for one at present though you could check with the team at Dogmatic, they will advise you, and their headcollars are really good.
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Old 07-01-2012, 06:14 PM
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Re: harness or collar ?

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I think as long as any harness is adapted to fit the developing growth of a puppy, it fits well (not tight or rubbing) then it should be ok to use one - or why else would they make them?
Er...To sell them and make money?
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