Animal And Company: RE: [boxer lovers] Training Boxer to Walk on a Leash

Personally, I prefer the inaccurately named 'Pinch" collars instead. They
poke slightly when the dog pulls. My kids love it and do dances whenever I
pull it out because it means walkies! The thing is, even when used properly,
the choke chain (again, inaccurately named when used properly) can damage
the throat and larynx. The pinch collar just gives a little poke when they
pull and releases immediately when they stop pulling. My dogs do really well
on it. I find it works SO much better on breeds that tend to pull and those
with very strong necks.

Strong necked dogs tend to just put their weight an strength in a choke
chain and keep pulling whereas the choke chain grabs their attention and
then, they ignore it the second they stop pulling. Far more humane during
training.

However, when properly used, either one is excellent for teaching a dog to
walk correctly. Of course, the very best way to go about it is to start when
the dog is small enough to be physically controlled rather than waiting
until the dog is big enough to be in control. But, if you adopt a rescue who
is adult and never used a leash, that is when it is harder, requires more
patience, expertise on the lead, and more finesse in the touch.

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From: boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Lisa Wiser
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 9:22 PM
To: Boxer Lovers Yahoo Group
Subject: Re: [boxer lovers] Training Boxer to Walk on a Leash

I use a 6' leather lead with a "slip" collar (some call it a "choke chain"
but that's only if it isn't used properly). Collar should be put in so that
when you look straight on, the collar is a P, Dog on your left, the ring
hooked to the lead should be the stick of the P. You want that to slip
easily.

Your corrections should be light pulls with immediate releases. You're not
trying to punish, just correct.

Start off on your left foot ... That's the cue you want to teach. Say Heel
and step off. If your dog lurches ahead, quick corrections until she comes
back. Great trick I learned. If you can't get that quiet cue to work make a
sharp right turn, GENTLE bit firm snap on the collar so the dog gets the
point you've moved. Praise your dog as soon as they are in place. Your dog
thinks SHE'S made the lead snap ... Not you. Keep making those turns until
she learns where to walk. She'll want to keep you in view so SHE doesn't
make the goof.

Patience and consistency are the important things.

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

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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