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Tips to get a 1 year old Labrador to stop pulling!

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GoodnightJude1 · 05/11/2023 17:41

Our 1yo Lab is amazing. Such a lovely dog and great with the kids. Never had a problem with sleeping, chewing, being left alone…all round great dog.
I took him to puppy classes and did all the right things. Lots of less work when he was little. All well till he hit 1yo. Now as soon as he’s on the lead he pulls, SO hard. I’m not petite and I’d say I’m quite strong but there has been times in the last week or 2 that he’s nearly pulled me over. I’ve tried turning him in a circle when he pulls. I’ve tried making him sit and wait when he pulls but neither make any difference.
I understand he’s full of beans and excited to get out on his week and down to the field where he can run off lead but he’s making the walk there awful 😢

Any tips? Thanks!

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tedgran · 07/11/2023 17:03

I've had three Great Danes, always used haltis.

NewMeNewUs · 08/11/2023 21:07

We’ve got a 7 month old lab. We’ve tried a few different leads and harnesses. Slip rope lead is currently working for us !

AllProperTeaIsTheft · 08/11/2023 21:13

Lord knows. I have a 9yo GSP and we never managed it. Tried training in various ways, with and without treats, all the kinds of leads /collars/harnesses mentioned. Each lead /collar worked for a week or so until he realised he could still pull if he wanted to. We settled in the end on a Dogmatic head collar. It doesn't stop him pulling, but it reduces how hard he can pull. He is otherwise a very easy, bright, trainable, biddable dog.

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