Gillian Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Hello... Walking my 54kg, 8 month old Great Dane puppy is becoming a real problem. He pulls really badly and I'm really worried that he will either cut his lead or literally drag me across town! I think he pulls because he's fascinated with the big wide world. And when he sees another dog - he thinks it's play time and pulls even more. I do make him stop and sit but I have to repeat the Sit command at least 10 times before he even hears me. It's like he's got selective hearing (thought that was a complaint only my husband suffered from!) no but seriously this is becoming a BIG problem - I am really afraid to take him out but if I keep him home, he wont get enough exercise... any suggestions anyone.... Ta, Gillian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lablover Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Hi Gillian, It is all in the timing. You mention your dog's age as being 8 months of age. Have you had this dog since it was 8 weeks of age? If so, a few basic obedience steps may have been missed. It sure would not be fun, being towed about by a dog of this size. Remember also a dog does not stop hearing (unless it has a hearing disorder). They just stop listening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillian Posted April 26, 2006 Author Share Posted April 26, 2006 we got Harley when he was 7 months - we had a lot of work to do wit him - he's alright with his basic obidence - still got a lot to be really good though. I know it's very much a listening problem - just not sure how to correct it. Is making him sit when he pulls, the right thing to do to correct the problem? - Gillian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve K9Pro Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 K9: your booked into the workshop Im doing in Vic, I will sort this for you & have you walking him with just one finger ..... Guaranteed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillian Posted April 26, 2006 Author Share Posted April 26, 2006 Steve - you are an absolute godsend!!!! you have no idea how much I'm looking forward to that workshop.... should I bring Harley to the workshop or is that not necessary? any tips on what I should do till then... the workshop is still a month away If I dont take Harley for a walk every evening, he has all this built up energy in the nights and he get a bit "active" at home. A dog his size running down the corridor at home is not safe for him or us!!! Cheers Gillian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve K9Pro Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Steve - you are an absolute godsend!!!! K9: well at least wait till I fix the dog! lol... you have no idea how much I'm looking forward to that workshop.... should I bring Harley to the workshop or is that not necessary? K9: Bring him along if you like, I will demonstrate the program for you, & have him walk nicely for you... any tips on what I should do till then... the workshop is still a month away K9: warn him I'm coming! lol.. He will walk with zero leash tension for you in under ten minutes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillian Posted April 26, 2006 Author Share Posted April 26, 2006 From all that I've heard Steve - you're not capable of failing even if you tried! :cool: Anyways I will tell Harley to behave I am so afraid he's going to break his lead with the way he pulls - I think my biggest fear is him breaking his lead, running onto the road and getting hit! Let's hope this month goes quickly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriment Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Gillian, I have the same problem as you... only that mine is in the form of a 7kg Jack Russell :D Strong little buggers though I'm telling ya! Thinking of my lot racing through the house... I can't imagine a Great Dane doing this You're so lucky to be going to that workshop, I have *bumped* the Perth thread a couple of times in the hope of getting K9Force over here. Fingers crossed this happens :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidoney Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Steve's not joking. Two days ago I showed his approach to a friend who'd been having major stress and doggy relationship issues over her young dog's pulling. All fixed now. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillian Posted April 26, 2006 Author Share Posted April 26, 2006 Keep the faith Meriment - I'm sure Steve will make a trip there when he can... Harley is an absolute sweetheart - he just doesnt realise how big he is. Did I mention he is 4 kilos heavier than me!! He's been moved from one home to another so I dont think he understands who the 'pack leader' is... I think in his mind he sees being is our house only temperory and so he thinks he can still do whatever he likes cause in his mind he thinks he will be moving again. Anyway I'm sure Steve will sort him out soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 (edited) Steve will sort you out, he's worked with one of my Danes before who was a shocker on the lead and had him walking like a gentlemen in 10 minutes. Danes can be a bit aloof, have no fear Steve will help you out. Edited April 26, 2006 by sas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindy's mum Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Hi Gillian, I'm really glad you"re going to the seminar,and lucky you get to take your dog,Steve defintely has a way with the dog's,i was in tear's literally when he got my girl walking on a lead and behaving (lucky it was dark)he will amaze you :cool: cheer's cindy's mum (devoted member of the K9-Force and Steve Courtney fan club) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonElite Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Video tape it, thats my advice. Watch it few times at home and you will than learn the magic trick. Its soooo simple if applied correctly. Speaking from experince here as well :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve K9Pro Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 (edited) K9: well gee thanks for all the kind words, the magic trick is what is known as pack drive, this is all encompassing for the dog & makes the dog like being with you & hence not pull... Some steps are required to trigger pack drive but they dont take long to accomplish with most dogs... The Handlers workshop I ran recently saw many new trainers take control of totally new dogs to them & have them behaving very very well in no time at all, which made me very proud... Edited April 27, 2006 by K9 Force Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vera L Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 WOW Steve, can you come up to Darwin? I've got a one yo lab who's got selective hearing and pulls as well. When I enquired about the obediance training, they said he had to have all his shots so I didn't take him when he was a pup. Now it might be too late. :cool: I'd love to walk him without him tearing my arm out. Anyway, good luck Meriment, we'll get there somehow. Vera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillian Posted April 27, 2006 Author Share Posted April 27, 2006 My adoreable dog pulled half of my finger nail off last night - I'm glad I didnt loose my arm!!! - Gillian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindy's mum Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Your welcome Steve,i still can't thankyou enough :cool: :D cheer's tina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidoney Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Might be time to think about a commercial DVD for people who can't get to seminars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve K9Pro Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 K9: Oh its been thought about, plenty.. Not enough time & need someone to speak to about it... My adoreable dog pulled half of my finger nail off last night - I'm glad I didnt loose my arm!!!- Gillian K9: This reminds me of another case study, its here if you would like to read. It was published in this months Control & Therapy, its a Vets magazine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillian Posted April 27, 2006 Author Share Posted April 27, 2006 Steve, Harley probably is "rank aggressive"... see thats the funny part... when we take him out to someone else's house he is the most well behaved dog - will sit on command, will come to you when called - if you want him to sit and stay - he will happily oblige... so in those situations he know who has the Alpha status... but as soon as the lead goes on him - you loose all of control of him.... - Gillian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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