Re: [boxer lovers] Training Boxer to Walk on a Leash

I found a great book for dog training when I had a bitch that had come
from a breeder's kennel and had spent her early days in a run. She was a
sensitive little thing when I got her -- any cross word from me and she
melted. So training was HARD because ANY correction ruined the session.
This book is where I got the "sharp right turn" to let the dog think
THEY had made the goof ... and it worked wonders for her. I'm hoping my
copy is at my parent's house somewhere but I've finally found some used
at Amazon

Toward the PhD for dogs ....

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0151909113/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used

It takes the training as if the (then) Obedience titles where equivalent
to BS, MS and PhD of college degrees. Excellent book!

LisaW

Beth Bowling wrote:
>
> I have a wonderful Boxer girl I got from a rescue group.she is about six
> years old, and we know nothing about her background. She was found on the
> street. I would like to train her to walk beside me, and also to come,
> sit,
> stay.just so I can keep her safe when I do have to take her on a
> leash. She
> does pull rather hard when I put on her harness ( A Sporn Non-Pulling Mesh
> Control Harness) and go outside our large fence yard. In our yard she
> does seem to respond to "sit" at times..but will not stay if I walk away
> from her.
>
> Several years ago, someone dumped a Boxer in my neighborhood.. He had been
> very badly abused, but he eventually became my beloved companion. He had
> been well trained, and it was such a delight to have him walk nicely on a
> leash when we had to go to the vet..he really enjoyed going! I hope that I
> can at least teach/train this girl to walk on a leash and not pull
> this old
> lady down!
>
> I would appreciate any suggestions as to the best kind of collar or
> harness
> to use, and any tips on training. I have done a lot of searching on the
> web, and that can be a bit confusing..so would appreciate some firsthand
> experience.
>
> I do enjoy reading all your posts.
>
> BB
>
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>
>


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