Hi everyone,
My pup has just turned 6 months old. I was wondering if I could start putting him in a harness yet??
Also, he pulls loads on walks, to the point where he's practically choking himself.
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I waited a year with my dog.
Before that, I used a choke collar for a short while as she caught on quickly.
Hi there,
What breed or type of dog is it?
If you're considering a harness because your dog pulls on the lead, you'll need to be careful with which one you choose. You’ll need to find a style that’s actually suitable, as some designs can actually encourage a dog to pull even more and give them more leverage. Plus, if you want to be able to enjoy a nice, calm walk one day, you really need to work consistently on lead training every single day. No harness—not even the specific "anti-pull" ones—is a substitute for proper training.
I’m only saying this because I had a dog who pulled like a steam train, nearly ripping my arm off! (She was a very muscular Boxer cross). I know exactly how discouraging and frustrating it can be... When she was about 6 months old, I was seconds away from buying a special anti-pull harness, but my vet managed to talk me out of it for the reasons I mentioned above. Basically, he explained that in his view, they should really be a last resort and are best avoided for puppies who are still in the middle of their training and prone to pulling.
Looking back, I’m so glad I stuck with the collar. My girl doesn't pull at all on our walks now thanks to that daily practice (she’s 11 months old now). You’ve just got to hang in there and keep at it! :-)
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