Pull tips: Is your dog a puller?

Pull tips: Is your dog a puller?
by The canine experts at Dogster.com

"If your dog is a puller, don't let him pull you! As he attempts to pull you, don't let your arm extend all the way out, which is enabling him to pull. Keep your elbow bent and tucked in, and when he starts to pull, don't let the elbow straighten and pull back. If this is done enough times, it should help... it may not eliminate the pulling, but the dog will not pull as hard."

We work with a number of trainers and most of them highly recommend Premiers Easy Walk Harness for dogs that pull - from the Petite to Xlarge and every size in between. Lots of great feedback and I have seen it work miracles. It sort of looks like a martingale for the chest - as the dog pulls, you correct by pulling back which causes the harness to close and allows you to "steer" the dog - easily turning them left or right - getting them back on track in terms of walking beside you.

Another thing I like about them is even if your dog finds a way to chew the harness the company will replace it for the cost of shipping - (rumour has it it is usually because we, as owners, leave the harness in some tempting location and the dog sees it as a chew toy!). I have become quite the expert at fitting dogs. I have learned that there are some dog shapes that are not conducive to the harness so coming in for a fitting can be helpful.

And for even better news - the company now offers the harnesses made from recycled materials, in very green packaging. Every little bit helps the earth out.

If you need help in training - we can help out with some names in addition to the harnesses.