Only a couple of weeks ago i was here saying my Austarlian Labradoodle now 16 weeks won't walk on lead brakes just go on.
But Now OMG he pulls and pulls and pulls with a added run if i let the lead out.
Any advise have tried the food on the nose which he follows until he eats it then he is off again.
What is a half check collar would this help.

I think you would be better going for a head collar of some description until you can lead train him.
These cannot however be used with an extendible lead as you can course neck injuries

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I would use a halti and the tree method where you stop dead even at the slightest pressure on the leash and don't move until he is by your side facing forwards. Worked wonders on my dog. He'll get it very quickly my 4 year old dog got it within 20 minutes.

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I have an 11 month old GSD, the only one of my dogs who just will not walk at heel! She does for a few seconds but then her mind wonders and she starts to pull. No amount of stopping, or changing direction (the way we trained our other dogs) has worked.

On Sunday we went to a dog show with her, and put a halti on for the very first time. OMG the difference in her was amazing!! Once she stopped trying to get the thing off we had a lovely calm dog walking right next to us... Bliss

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sorry if you've already said what breed

We put the halti on my dog he doesn't pull he gets even the nose band off and he pulls like crazy.

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My two labs are like raging bulls on the lead and you basically just go along for the ride! Then this total stranger stopped me in the street one day and gave me a halti collar and since then its been brilliant. They still try to pull but it turns their head. They really are amazing. Being dragged around is so frustrating!
There are 3 or 4 sizes so if its to big they will be able to get it off so make sure it has a clip to clip it to the collar.
Lauren x

I wouldn't use a head collar on a puppy, but then again, I would be very reluctant to use one on an adult dog. That's just my opinion - the risk of neck injury is quite high, and they are extremely aversive for the dog, because of the pressure points and nerves located in the dog's face. You also see a lot of people use them and then take them off and the dog still pulls.

What sort of training have you done with him? At 16 weeks he just needs to be taught to walk on a loose leash, the habits you develop now will be habits he has for life. It is best to train him to walk politely now, rather than put a bandaid over it by using a tool like a head collar and have an adult dog who still has the same problem. The half check collars or martingales are helpful, but they won't stop pulling all together, but they would be more suitable for a puppy than a head collar.

Are there any training schools in your area that you could go to? Or get a trainer to do some one on one lessons with you... it is a worthwhile investment

Hi. You have a great opportunity, having a puppy, to get it right. Training classes, I believe would help you massively. I do not think you need to even consider a halti at this stage with a pup.

As I have only had adult rescue's, I cannot offer advice on puppy training. I have tried training classes and although they did not work for me (mine had behavioural issues), I belive they are ideal for people like yourself. The one I went to only cost about 7.00GBP per session, so I think, great value for money.

Sorry I am not much help, but I doubt whether the training I used on my rescue's would be the same as for puppy's.

Can anyone who has had difficult rescue dogs and a puppy answer the following question:

Is there a different way of teaching adult dogs and puppy's to walk to heel?

Thanks x

The treat on the nose is a pain and takes a bit of time but persevere and it will pay off.

I have been doing it with Oscar for about 5 weeks and unless he is REALLY eager for his walk he will walk to heel if i give it my full attention.

Dogs can work out how to pull in a head collar and then as he is so young damage his neck.