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#215143 - 11/06/2008 10:01 PM |
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Alrighty, I hope somebody can help me. I just got a dog two days ago, one year old, and he pulls like crazy on the leash. I bought a prong collar, but no matter how tight we make it, it always slides down Loki's neck when he shakes. It is a medium sized collar, starting with nine links, we took five off and he still managed to shake it down. We snapped it on right under the ears. He is an Australian cattle dog mix with some loose skin and fur around the neck. Doesn't the collar loose it's effectiveness when there are only four links left? I can't walk him anywhere if I can't control the pulling 
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#215145 - 11/06/2008 10:11 PM |
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It sounds like you may need to purchase a smaller prong collar.
Depending on where you purchased it, perhaps you can exchange the collar for the next smallest size.
I would also recommend a peek at some of the marker training articles and info available here at Leerburg, to diversify your approach to end the pulling.
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#215146 - 11/06/2008 10:12 PM |
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Alrighty, I hope somebody can help me. I just got a dog two days ago, one year old, and he pulls like crazy on the leash. I bought a prong collar, but no matter how tight we make it, it always slides down Loki's neck when he shakes. It is a medium sized collar, starting with nine links, we took five off and he still managed to shake it down. We snapped it on right under the ears. He is an Australian cattle dog mix with some loose skin and fur around the neck. Doesn't the collar loose it's effectiveness when there are only four links left? I can't walk him anywhere if I can't control the pulling
I have adopted more than one dog who pulled like crazy at first. Have you considered teaching loose-leash in the house and the yard where there are few or no distractions?
After just two days with you, you might want to do some upbeat marker training with loads of praise and enthusiasm and start cementing a nice bond with him. 
Just something I'd do .... nothing against prong collars at all, but I really like to start off with positive training sessions with a brand-new dog. It's such a great opportunity to create a wonderful relationship.
e.t.a. Alyssa was posting as I was typing. 
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#215149 - 11/06/2008 10:38 PM |
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Yeah, I plan on marker training, he just came to us so suddenly I had little time to prepare. I've read the marker training e-book a million times and I'm trying to work up the confidence to do it right. We bought the collar at Petco and they seem to only have three sizes, the smallest one looked like it would break with the tiniest pull. Unfortunately we don't have a back yard, we live in an apartment community where distraction comes from every direction as soon as we're out the door :S
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#215150 - 11/06/2008 10:48 PM |
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http://leerburg.com/219.htm
That will give you all the know-how and confidence you could want! :-)
BTW, I start indoors with loose-leash walking, with fetch, and with the recall. No yard required.
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#215152 - 11/06/2008 10:59 PM |
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Thank you ^^ I am a little overwhelmed right now, I feel like there are a million things I should be doing but I'm still just getting used to having a dog in my house. It will come with time though, I'm sure 
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#215155 - 11/06/2008 11:27 PM |
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It's easy to feel overwhelmed, but you have the rest of the dog's life to figure it out.
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#215156 - 11/06/2008 11:29 PM |
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Thank you ^^ I am a little overwhelmed right now, I feel like there are a million things I should be doing but I'm still just getting used to having a dog in my house. It will come with time though, I'm sure
A few tiny little marker sessions a day, even for eye contact, after loading your marker, can start you and the dog off on a great footing.
Do you understand the beginning steps (loading the marker, timing)? It would be easy to walk you through. Do you have some exciting but tiny treats, like bits of cooked meat, or bits of cheese? They will do great, and you can branch out into some great lil soft marker treats LB has when you get your list of what you might want solidified.
If you don't have anything handy, you could pick up a couple of slices of deli roast beef or salami or a no-chemical hot dog, dice it up small, and really make your new dog happy about the prospects of little marker sessions with his new human.
One little thing like a successful "yes!" and reward will be one confidence-builder under your belt.
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#215157 - 11/06/2008 11:34 PM |
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It's easy to feel overwhelmed, but you have the rest of the dog's life to figure it out.
Could I just add to this excellent comment that you are in the right place? Believe me, you will not continue to feel overwhelmed with this board to help you with everything from "sit" to feeding.
I am always kinda sorry for folks who do not find this board and the excellent Leerburg videos, articles, eBooks, and podcasts. They might find good information, but they are not likely to find it all in one place like here. 
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#215160 - 11/07/2008 12:47 AM |
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Sorry for the late reply, I took Loki out a little. I understand the charging, I did a bit of it just now. Not for a whole 20 minutes, but Loki was very enthusiastic. I actually discovered Leerburg.com a year ago and I've been absolutely obsessed with the site but I always imagined getting a puppy, which is a lot easier to handle than a teenager :P I'm pretty sure I'll be posting questions left and right...btw is there a special place where I should post about his eating habits? He shows no interest in eating from a bowl.
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