Millie pulls. Although she never used too, and I can't think of the specific time when she actually started - probably when I stopped reinforcing the "heel" command as she seemed so good, andthen things just slipped from there
Anyway - when she is just in a soft collar she pulls, we've tried stopping, telling her to heel, walking the opposite way, infact most things. Mainly she seems to be pulling just to sniff out new and inetresting smells, which I suppose is just cocker nature - but boy does it hurt! It also isn't the nicest prospect when going for a walk
Our trainer suggested we try a gentle leader, which we duly bought and BOY! does it make a difference - instant well behaved dog at your feet, although occasionally she does try to trip you up by putting her head between your legs.
Thing is now she HATES going for a walk - you show her her lead and she runs in the opposite direction - not only is this bad in general at the beginning of a walk, but I think it is affecting her recall aswell (although she has never been one for listening, "this blade of grass is far too interesting mother!" is the kinda response I get from her!
but that aside its definitely been getting worse since getting the gentle leader.
It also iritates her and kinda rides up to her eyes, she also stops every so often and tries to pull it off with her paws, and also once its off she scrapes her face along the floor / carpet / grass - which can't be doing her eyes any good as once shes finished they look sore and weepy - I read another topic somewhere that suggested clipping the gentle leader and collar together to prevent this - but it doesn't help - she must just have really silky fur
Can anyone suggest anything to help? I really hate the fact that she doesn't seem to like going for a walk anymore - even my mum has commented on how little she seems to like going
Any suggestions anyone? 'cos at the moment I feel like such a mean mummy
I read that some people have had success with haltis and lupis etc
P.S sorry for the essay!!