Hi!

Yes, they do still pull at first. Once you stop, if he is still pulling, call him back to your side with a treat, then when the lead is loose, carry on walking. But be prepared to have to stop again almost right away and start again! It takes infinate patience, and you need to allow longer for your walks! If you haven't got time to do it, don't walk him until you have.

You can also practice with the food lure in the garden or the house, so it is easier for him to start with than when you're out. Get a handful of really tasty, smelly treats that he doesn't usually have, in your right hand. Hold the lead in your right hand also, but dog on your left. Have one treat in your left hand and hold it by your side in front of his nose, so he sits next to you. Give him the treat. Get a new treat in your left hand, and walk a few steps, give him the treat, get a new treat in your left hand, give him the treat etc etc.
When he is getting goo dat it, you can hold your hand a bit higher, and give treats less often. He will start to look at you when he is walking, for a treat, which will help keep his attention when you're out.

I can see what you're trainer issaying about a halti looking like a muzzle, but really?! Who cares what anyone lese thinks? I'd rather someone thought my dog was wearing a muzzle than I was yanking on his neck constantly all the time.

Hope this helps a bit more, I'm exhausted after all that!

Hi
Thanks, yes thats a great help .. i will be out later on with a pocket full of cheese and a bag full of patience to give it a try!!
Thanks

Good luck! Not sure if the bag of cheese or patience needs to be biggest!