Jan Bell
Well-known member
Hi Pauline,
Glad you got Dylan out today. I used the 'moving in the opposite direction' method of training for Rufus and it did work well - although you get absolutely nowhere in terms of distance for a while!
Whenever he pulled forward I turned and encouraged him to follow me by talking to him to get his attention rather than pulling him round. It took a lot of patience but he got the hang of it and only pulls when he sees a cat now - haven't managed to overcome that one.
:c*t: Not sure what he would do if he actually caught up with a cat .... there are some pretty tough looking ones in our area and I think I know who would win.....
It must be a bit frustrating only being able to take him to specific places when you are used to taking him everywhere, but at least you have got over that first hurdle of taking him out.
Cuddles to Dylan from my boys.
Glad you got Dylan out today. I used the 'moving in the opposite direction' method of training for Rufus and it did work well - although you get absolutely nowhere in terms of distance for a while!
Whenever he pulled forward I turned and encouraged him to follow me by talking to him to get his attention rather than pulling him round. It took a lot of patience but he got the hang of it and only pulls when he sees a cat now - haven't managed to overcome that one.
:c*t: Not sure what he would do if he actually caught up with a cat .... there are some pretty tough looking ones in our area and I think I know who would win.....
It must be a bit frustrating only being able to take him to specific places when you are used to taking him everywhere, but at least you have got over that first hurdle of taking him out.
Cuddles to Dylan from my boys.