Dog Owners/Runners
Options
Replies
-
Why are people laying into Kirstyg1980? She's only giving her opinion based on her knowledge and experience which is what we all do on here right?
In my opinion a harness, walking belt and lead should be fine, all dogs are excited and hyper when setting off, get down the road and the running would of made him naturally settle - dogs are usually hyper when they need exercise. If a dog is triggered to go nuts when it sees another dog or other animals then the dog needs specific training to address these issues - maybe a socialisation class or something.
The original question was about running with your dog - not obedience training.0 -
Research the bred of dog you want and if you know you can't handle it go for something a little smaller, I also know someone who owns great danes and she is tiny and controls two at a time without any no pull aids
can't you use a normal walking harness??
As I said I walk 3 huskies, who were bred not only for pulling sleds in the winter but hunted reindeer in the winter and have an incredible hunting instinct, so anything from squirrel to a deer is fair game as far as they are concerned, the dog(s) need to obey what you say not what they think they should do. While out running a simple "on by" command and my huskies will just keep running past what ever has caught their eye whether its a patch of smelly grass or a cat
The ones that I got as puppies, I had the ability to train with a regular harness. Sam, my biggest, at 197 lbs, I walked him on a cat leash when I took him to the nursing homes, petsmart, schools, short outings, because he was trained well enough and it was what was always in the car. I am more than capable of handling Great Danes. Once I had them trained I walked all of them together. I did, however, have one that I got as an adult because the owners could NOT handle him. I had to train him as an adult. I could give point commands to them all when I got them where they needed to be. And no, when you have a 165 lb dog who has never been taught how to behave on a leash, you cant just use a walking harness.0 -
ok sorry I was thinking of another one but like a halti anything round the head and pulled back will cause whip lash - any of you ever had it??????
Actually no, if you use it properly it will not cause whiplash. And it does not pull the head back at all. It redirects it down or to the side, usually just breaking their concentration on the undesirable behavior and allow the chance to correct it. Perhaps a bit MORE education is needed.0 -
ok sorry I was thinking of another one but like a halti anything round the head and pulled back will cause whip lash - any of you ever had it??????
Actually no, if you use it properly it will not cause whiplash. And it does not pull the head back at all. It redirects it down or to the side, usually just breaking their concentration on the undesirable behavior and allow the chance to correct it. Perhaps a bit MORE education is needed.
I second this ^^0 -
My husband runs 2 miles with our German Shepherd female; we use a head harness, and it works amazingly well for such a small device! We've had NO problems. I don't advise a choke chain or anything like that though =\ Our breeder warned that over use can damage the windpipe, same with a regular collar if they pull too much!
Good luck! 0 -
I use the HALTI with my german shepherd that likes to pull. He will not pull now because the strap that goes around his muzzle will close his mouth and if he tries to pull through it, it takes control of his head and his head turns and he turns himself around. He jogs beside me at my pace. If he doesn't he would have to run sideways. Love it.
It does not cause whip lash unless used improperly. If you yank and pull on it forcefully and very quickly you might be able to do that, but if you use the dogs motion to cause the consequence, they will not give themselves whiplash.0 -
I do a lot of running and I have a hard time trying to deal with an animal while I'm doing so. I love my beagle and he runs with me all the time but we run on trails where there are not other people, with out a leash. This might be your best bet but it is also dangerous for a female. I have never been able to get the dude to run with a leash but it has been suggested to walk them first to get rid of their excitment before trying to run with them.0
-
Just get a collar for him, you and I both know you only have to do the "shock" one time... and he will listen, just do it when your BF is not around...and then show him how well he listens just from the "beep" bahahaha..... since he does not use one, he will not know the difference...
this is your dog, your arms, your back and your running..... BF can either train the dog himself to run properly or you can use a shock collar....simple as that....
Animal abuse and lying to a partner in one fell swoop! Do you get bonus points?
Animal abuse ?????????? Girl get educated and read up on it, my 8yr old son had the collar on the other day and was zapping himself to see what it felt like.... give me a break...
Lying to partner? I was joking around, half heartedly, talk about over reacting and making me out to be such a BAD person.... *rolls eyes*0 -
My parents Trained both their Dorgs - Rodesian ridgeback & Vizsla, witch shock collars. I can take both of them on runs with me and they do not DARE stray. They have both been shocked only once for trying to take off. Now, I just put the collars on them and they do not leave my side no matter where we are...walks, dog park, pets mart. They are saints!
I am PRO shock collar. To me, it is like getting a spanking when you were little. I never did that again. I would like to try the shock collar method my parents used, but my BF is too much of a softy, and probably would leave me if I did
Thank you to everyone who provided POSOTIVE feedback and their experience with different training methods. I will try them out untill I find a good fit
Jenna
Just get a collar for him, you and I both know you only have to do the "shock" one time... and he will listen, just do it when your BF is not around...and then show him how well he listens just from the "beep" bahahaha..... since he does not use one, he will not know the difference...
this is your dog, your arms, your back and your running..... BF can either train the dog himself to run properly or you can use a shock collar....simple as that....
He is "Our dog". I dont want to go behind his back, but I will try talking to him. I know stronger dogs need mroe forceful means of training/tough love than the smaller ones. Or at least I think they do! thanks for the input!!!!
It's got nothing to do with strength so much as tuning them into listening to you and consequences for behavior, I use one on our little 20lb cocker spaniel cross... her's is much smaller than the shepherds but still same concept...
What people don't understand is that an electronic collar is by far more kind than choke collars, and pinch collars and yanking your dog 300x in one run to heel or getting mad and raising your voice....
The electronic collar when used correctly gives the dog choices to either listen or there will be consequences that they will not like, the beep part of it is a mild warning and it does not come from the owner, so it takes negative vibes from the handler ....the dog does not know who is beeping him or why he hears that but he knows when he hears it he has about 10sec to do what was asked of him.....0 -
Just get a collar for him, you and I both know you only have to do the "shock" one time... and he will listen, just do it when your BF is not around...and then show him how well he listens just from the "beep" bahahaha..... since he does not use one, he will not know the difference...
this is your dog, your arms, your back and your running..... BF can either train the dog himself to run properly or you can use a shock collar....simple as that....
Animal abuse and lying to a partner in one fell swoop! Do you get bonus points?
Animal abuse ?????????? Girl get educated and read up on it, my 8yr old son had the collar on the other day and was zapping himself to see what it felt like.... give me a break...
Lying to partner? I was joking around, half heartedly, talk about over reacting and making me out to be such a BAD person.... *rolls eyes*
Honey, *I* didn't make you out to be a bad person.0 -
Just get a collar for him, you and I both know you only have to do the "shock" one time... and he will listen, just do it when your BF is not around...and then show him how well he listens just from the "beep" bahahaha..... since he does not use one, he will not know the difference...
this is your dog, your arms, your back and your running..... BF can either train the dog himself to run properly or you can use a shock collar....simple as that....
Animal abuse and lying to a partner in one fell swoop! Do you get bonus points?
Animal abuse ?????????? Girl get educated and read up on it, my 8yr old son had the collar on the other day and was zapping himself to see what it felt like.... give me a break...
Lying to partner? I was joking around, half heartedly, talk about over reacting and making me out to be such a BAD person.... *rolls eyes*
Honey, *I* didn't make you out to be a bad person.
Really ?? , so insinuating that I "abuse animals" is not wrong ???0 -
I'm not insinuating it, I'm stating it.
You made yourself look bad.0 -
I'm not insinuating it, I'm stating it.
You made yourself look bad.
:indifferent: She's not the one who looks bad in this thread....0 -
I'm not insinuating it, I'm stating it.
You made yourself look bad.
nice!.... thanks for playing.... love my new label....0 -
My parents Trained both their Dorgs - Rodesian ridgeback & Vizsla, witch shock collars. I can take both of them on runs with me and they do not DARE stray. They have both been shocked only once for trying to take off. Now, I just put the collars on them and they do not leave my side no matter where we are...walks, dog park, pets mart. They are saints!
I am PRO shock collar. To me, it is like getting a spanking when you were little. I never did that again. I would like to try the shock collar method my parents used, but my BF is too much of a softy, and probably would leave me if I did
Thank you to everyone who provided POSOTIVE feedback and their experience with different training methods. I will try them out untill I find a good fit
Jenna
This! You sound like a wise woman! Thanks for posting this subject....I am sure it has been helpful for a lot of people.0 -
I'm not insinuating it, I'm stating it.
You made yourself look bad.
Ummm wow. Maybe you should think about "not" commenting on forums. The other woman isn't the one making herself look bad.0 -
I tried the citronella collars for my guys (dachshund and a lab/chow) They soon figured out how to turn their head just so and bark to spray each other. I will admit my house smelled nice, but it was expensive and ineffectual. I've heard some dogs respond well to them, though.
I have nothing against shock collars, it's the people who are lazy with training and abuse it that are the problem. But then, aren't people like that always the problem?
My dachsie is 10, so he only goes on short run/walks now, but my chow/lab will run (He's 8ish, we got him as a rescue when he was 2ish). I use a short leash and a nylon cinch collar. I make him sit, meet my eyes, and tell him we're going on a walk. This seems to focus him. When I run, he keeps pace, but is not allowed to get ahead of me. He gets to sniff around and do his thing one time halfway during the run/walk (at the local park) and he's okay with that, though it took a while for him to come around. I would suggest some short runs at first to get him used to the idea. Be sure to find a place where he gets to sniff around and be a doggy for a bit after the run if you think he'll enjoy that reward. Each dog is different as to what "treat" they prefer.
Good luck and you have a very cute dog!0 -
I don't know if anyone mentioned this already but it worked with my dog...
Try to start with a short jog and use treats to keep him moving. I would just have a couple in my leash hand and give him one every so often. This will make the pup more interested in you than whatever else is on the trail. Eventually you can ditch the treats and have a great running partner. It takes time though and you have to be consistent. Good Luck.0
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 392K Introduce Yourself
- 43.5K Getting Started
- 259.8K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.7K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.3K Fitness and Exercise
- 400 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.4K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 152.8K Motivation and Support
- 7.9K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.4K MyFitnessPal Information
- 23 News and Announcements
- 990 Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.4K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions