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<p class=MsoNormal>Bev – Sounds like you are doing it right! When
dogs are taught to walk properly on a leash, there will not be pulling. I
walk mine on soft woven slip collars and a flexi and I am never pulled or
jerked. Occasionally, someone will decide to try to take a detour, but a
quick snap of the lead is sufficient to remind them that the alpha is on the
other end of the lead. BUT – it is all in the training and
taking the time to do the training. I have used a Halti lead but
only for behavioral correction when I was having trouble with a
“boy” being a “bully” – that took about two days
to correct that issue. Harnesses have a purpose and place – they
are necessary for tracking, field work etc. and for safety purposes they are
valuable when hiking etc. But for everyday walks, they are a poor
substitute for proper lead training. I have had many people tell me
that they can’t get their basset to walk on a lead. I usually have
them bring them to me, I work with them for 15 minutes or so, and usually they
are walking nicely beside me at the end of that time. You cannot
train a basset to walk properly with a wide belt collar or a harness –
you lose your leverage with either of those. So, for all of you who feel
like your basset is taking you for a walk, I encourage you to invest in a slip
collar or martingale and a bit of training. A basic obedience class can
teach you how to train your basset to walk properly beside you and follow basic
commands. Then, everyone can enjoy the walks and not come home with sore
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<p class=MsoNormal>Sandi Wittenberg - Red Bay Bassets<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:sandi@redbaybassets.com">sandi@redbaybassets.com</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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