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Offline LaurenandAlfie

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Puppy and lead
« on: September 30, 2012, 12:29:23 PM »
Hi so I have a 12 week old cocker :) we got him a week ago his name is Paddy he is black with a white stripe on his chest.

I was looking for advice on my puppy and his lead this is what he does: as soon as I put the lead on he chews it and even when I try to walk him round the garden, im just looking for some tips on what others have done. Do they snap out of it? after a few times or do you keep attempting everyday. This is my 3rd attempt at the moment maybe I need to keep going with it :P Im not really sure.
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Re: Puppy and lead
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2012, 01:08:43 PM »
Will read the replies to this with interest as Ozzy still tries to chew his lead, and he's 20 weeks now!  :016:
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« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2012, 01:23:51 PM »
My pup is 14 weeks now.  Before she was allowed out I used to walk her around the garden in her collar/lead and she chewed it so because of this I bought a fine chain lead as I didn't want her chewing threw when out on a walk particularly on a busy road walk.  To be honest when out on a walk she is more interested in whats going on around her rather than chewing so I have been able to go back to using the soft material lead.  Henry my other cocker was actually worse on walks as a pup and went through a few material leads.  They do grow out of it but mae consider a fine/light chain lead for peace of mind particularly when on pavement walks.
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Re: Puppy and lead
« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2012, 02:08:51 PM »
As soon as you put the collar & lead on you don't move until the pup is calm, sitting or standing, don't try & walk while they are biting at the lead. Even if you only take one step as soon as they bite you stop & don't move. Once they have stopped the jumping/ biting you take as many steps as you can, if they bite do the same stop and they go no further. You may only walk 5 meters but they soon catch on.
I used treats as they were walking along so they were at the heel position stopped every couple of meters and praised them for good walking (verbal praise and a treat) no stroking as not to encourage the jumping/ biting again.
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Re: Puppy and lead
« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2012, 02:13:23 PM »
Quote from: Holly2009 on September 30, 2012, 02:08:51 PM
As soon as you put the collar & lead on you don't move until the pup is calm, sitting or standing, don't try & walk while they are biting at the lead. Even if you only take one step as soon as they bite you stop & don't move. Once they have stopped the jumping/ biting you take as many steps as you can, if they bite do the same stop and they go no further. You may only walk 5 meters but they soon catch on.
I used treats as they were walking along so they were at the heel position stopped every couple of meters and praised them for good walking (verbal praise and a treat) no stroking as not to encourage the jumping/ biting again.

Thanks - I'll definitely have to try this, as Ozzy is a nightmare on the lead!  I have tried the stopping trick, but he doesn't seem to notice, and is quite content just to lay down and chew the lead for as long as I'll let him!
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« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2012, 02:31:42 PM »
You could maybe use a treat to help, our routine at the moment - I get mine to sit before I put there collar & leads on they then get a biscuit each. We go out the door and again I get them to sit and get a biscuit, we then start our walk, any messing from either we all stop - they sit and look at me like 'what?' then were off again.

The Dogs Trust & youtube have some good videos on getting ready & going on walks, pulling etc.
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« Reply #6 on: September 30, 2012, 02:53:51 PM »
Quote from: Holly2009 on September 30, 2012, 02:31:42 PM
You could maybe use a treat to help, our routine at the moment - I get mine to sit before I put there collar & leads on they then get a biscuit each. We go out the door and again I get them to sit and get a biscuit, we then start our walk, any messing from either we all stop - they sit and look at me like 'what?' then were off again.

The Dogs Trust & youtube have some good videos on getting ready & going on walks, pulling etc.

Will have a look at the Dogs Trust one - I used theirs to get Ozzy to 'down' and it worked really well.
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Re: Puppy and lead
« Reply #7 on: September 30, 2012, 03:56:16 PM »
Pippa used to chew her lead.  When she did, I would pull the lead taut and give it a tap so it vibrated in her mouth.  She didn't like the movement and so soon stopped doing it.  I don't know what others think of this as it isn't a positive training method but it didn't scare or hurt her - she just didn't like the sensation.
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« Reply #8 on: September 30, 2012, 04:07:45 PM »
What about putting some anti bite spray on the lead? Didn't have this problem with Harry but can understand you frustrations.
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« Reply #9 on: September 30, 2012, 04:20:20 PM »
Quote from: jonnytrabant on September 30, 2012, 04:07:45 PM
What about putting some anti bite spray on the lead? Didn't have this problem with Harry but can understand you frustrations.

Anti-bite spray - what a joke  :005:!!!  Ozzy licks it off!!!  >:D
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