Walking the dog should be a warm interaction between people and pets, but when the dog rushes around while pulling on the leash, this beauty is broken. How to get the dog to change the habit of rushing and keep an elegant pace during the walk? This is not only related to the owner's experience, but also an important part of the dog's health care.
There is a complex behavioral logic behind the dog's pulling on the leash. From a physiological perspective, dogs are born with a strong desire to explore and a sense of territory. Every smell and every sound in the outdoors attracts them like a magnet. Puppies are energetic, and rushing is their way of releasing excess energy; while adult dogs pull, which may be a way to declare their "I am the dominant" status. When the dog tightens the leash, the pressure on the neck muscles is far beyond imagination. Long-term excessive pulling may cause tracheal damage, cervical dislocation, and even affect breathing and swallowing functions. On a psychological level, dogs express excitement, anxiety or uneasiness through pulling. For example, when encountering unfamiliar environments or other animals, this behavior is actually a way for them to relieve their emotions.
To improve the problem of dog's bursting, the owner needs to establish the correct guidance mechanism with patience and wisdom. Preparation before walking is crucial, and putting the right traction equipment on the dog is the first step. Traditional collars are easy to compress the trachea when the dog pulls, while the chest harness can disperse the pulling force to the chest and shoulders, reducing the pressure on the neck; for dogs with severe bursting, you can also choose a front-mounted chest harness. When the dog pushes forward, this chest harness will naturally turn, forcing the dog to stop and return to the owner. At the same time, letting the dog do appropriate indoor exercise in advance to consume some energy can effectively reduce their excitement outdoors.
Interaction during walking is the key to correcting pulling behavior. The owner must make it clear that he is the leader of the walk and the pace is controlled by himself. When the dog starts to pull the leash, stop immediately and stay still. Don't pull the leash with the dog, otherwise it will form a confrontational state, making the dog mistakenly think that this is a game of power. Wait until the dog calms down and the leash is loose before continuing to move forward. If the dog can maintain the correct accompanying state, give gentle caresses and enthusiastic praises in time, and reward it with delicious snacks to reinforce its good behavior. This positive feedback can make the dog gradually understand that it will be rewarded only if it follows the owner and moves forward steadily.
In daily life, continuous training and socialization are also essential. Walking at a fixed time and fixed route every day can easily make dogs feel monotonous. Increasing the diversity of walking routes and taking them to explore different environments can satisfy the dog's curiosity and reduce the burst caused by excessive excitement. At the same time, create opportunities for dogs to contact other friendly pets and humans, help them establish good social habits, and reduce tension and anxiety about the outside world. During the training process, the owner should maintain a calm state of mind and avoid being impatient due to the slow progress of the dog, because the dog is very sensitive to the owner's emotional changes, and negative emotions will make them feel uneasy and affect the training effect.
In addition, paying attention to the dog's health should not be ignored. Sudden intensification of pulling behavior may be a sign of physical discomfort. Toothache, joint inflammation, gastrointestinal problems, etc. will make the dog behave abnormally when walking, and the discomfort can be relieved by pulling the leash. Taking your dog for a regular checkup, timely identifying and dealing with potential health problems, will allow your dog to enjoy a walk in comfort.
When the dog no longer pulls on the leash and walks side by side with the owner, it is not only a success in behavioral training, but also a sublimation of the emotional bond between the owner and the dog. Every tacit step is a testimony of mutual trust and understanding. Let us accompany the dog through every elegant walk with love and professionalism, and protect their health and happiness.
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