How to stop German Shepard pulling and lunging.

bobbyss

I have a 1 year old GSD. Very strong. Lovely dog. Playful. Never been socialized.

When I go for a walk she pulls like a truck and lunges at cars and people and bkes sometimes. Not in a nasty way bit playfully.

This 'playfulness' is not appreciated by people understandably.

I wait on the path as cars pass by until she calms down . When she pulls and pulls I hold her back on the lead and wait until she stops and when there is no tension on the lead off I go again.

All to no avail. She still pulls and lunges. It is getting to the point where I am too exhausted with the idea of constantly holding her back until she ca;ms dpown that i am beginning to skip walks with her.

Any solid practical advice as to how to stop her pulling, lunging at everything. Any tips to share that may work?

SuperBowserWorld

Sounds like she needs socialising and training by an experienced dog trainer.

Rosahane

Get a "Gentle Leader Head collar" which pulls their head around to the side when they pull. Worked great on our Lab. Got the recommendation from a guy training a guide Dog!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoMQ9SFdzG0

bobbyss

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120462605#Comment_120462605

is that the same idea as a prong collar?

Dohnjoe

As for the pulling on the leash, good video below

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DU1Kz7NWrWc

I've found Youtube is a goldmine for dog behaviour training

bobbyss

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120473468#Comment_120473468

Thanks a lot. I watch Dog Daddy who uses a prong collar.

Interesting video. It showed the owner being pulled a lot at the start but there was no pulling at the start when the trainer first appeared with dog. That's a bit strange.