I had to have my beloved Maltese x Poodle put to sleep a couple of years ago - very elderly and had an untreatable cancer. Don't think I have fully recovered even now, I miss him so much. When we were out walking in the forest near my house we used to see a lovely chocolate Labrador dragging his owner for a walk. Exactly what you said - dragging him through hedges forwards and completely unmanageable. Owner a middle aged, strong looking man so dog did not actually break free but it was a fight to control him. They went to dog training classes and it really helped. Last time I saw them he had really calmed down, like a different dog.
@rusticramble
3 ай бұрын
Aaw Kay, so sorry to hear about your dog. Thanks for your words of encouragement, I took Wilson out today , used two leads and avoided roads where I knew we had seen cats before and when I spotted a cat in the distance I reversed and walked a different route X
@Kay-ph1kb
3 ай бұрын
@@rusticramble Thank you, me and my Maltipoo were inseparable since the day I got him from a Rescue. Anyway, sounds like you've got a strategy. Must put you on edge though 🐶❤
@rusticramble
3 ай бұрын
@@Kay-ph1kb Aaw your little Malipoo sounds adorable! Yes am on high alert now when out but glad we did it ! Trying a new lead tomorrow but going to take the second lead as back up from now on anyway X
@Kay-ph1kb
3 ай бұрын
@@rusticramble Thank you. Yes, he was adorable in every way - not to say he didn't have his mischievous side. When the going gets tough Team Wilson will win ! And I fully expect to see him taking First Place for obedience at Crufts next year. (Or at least at the local Town Show !).
@sheilacarter7875
3 ай бұрын
Hi Rach, aww l am sure Wilson was listening he is usually very alert at the window, he looks sorry for himself.I was going to say about a dog trainer, it might quieten him down.My daughter had a Labrador and she never had problems walking him, but all dogs are different.Its scary if they shoot off especially near a road.Dont get to despondent see what the trainer says.Wilson is still young as he ages he will calm down.I lost my little dog,l can't get another as l am right next to a road,my nerves wouldn't cope.I am sure things will get better.Rain here yet again middle of May.xx
@sheilacarter7875
3 ай бұрын
I found a u tube video by Will Atherton how to stop your dog pulling on lead.Dont know if that's any good, looked at Grahams channel but couldn't find the one you said about,there was a lady with an out of control husky who she couldn't manage x
@rusticramble
3 ай бұрын
Aaw thanks Sheila , will give the video a watch ! Going to order the new lead , and also my sister messaged to say that the police use two leads on their Alsatian’s so might see how we go with that ! We did have puppy training lessons with Wilson but agree think he needs some dog training or maybe it’s me that needs the training in how to keep hold of the lead X
@lissamae8719
3 ай бұрын
Giving up on such a young dog is unfair to him. Dogs need exercise they need to go on walks a garden is not enough. I had a dog I rescued at 7yrs old he'd been roaming and feeding himself I guess on squirrels judging by his reaction to them. On my first walk with him he lunged the lead caught on my knuckle and broke it. It took 18 months of patience and persistent positive reward based training to get him to ignore squirrels, ducks and cats whether he was on lead or off lead. It can be done.
@rusticramble
3 ай бұрын
Yes I know ! Since making the video I have now braved the walk with two leads and a harness and also avoided the road where we see the most cats !
@susanhogarth5507
3 ай бұрын
Wilson looks crestfallen,listening to your every word. Do you watch Graham Hall - Dogs Behaving Badly ? Usually he uses treats to get the dogs out of bad habits.I'm sure a dog trainer could help you both.Good luck.
@rusticramble
3 ай бұрын
Funny enough I have been trying to find the episode where he helps a woman with two labs that pull her over and see what he suggests !
@susanhogarth5507
3 ай бұрын
@@rusticramble.There are several dog trainers on youtube,giving daily exercises which could help you and Wilson.
@rusticramble
3 ай бұрын
@@susanhogarth5507 Thanks Susan , yes I have just started watching ! Think we need all the help we can get right now !
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