Obedience Problems

Question
I have two male dogs, both 3 years old.  An American Pitbull Terrier and a American Staffordshire Terrier.

We got the Pitbull as a puppy.  Over the first year, I worked with him each day obedience training.  He is a great, loyal dog, however no matter how much time I had spent with him or technique I used, I couldn't walk him.

We then got the AmStaff.  He was 8 months old and wasn't really trained to do much at all.  I have tried to spend time with him, but since had a baby and don't have much time left in the day for training.  He is a fabulous dog as well, but needs obedience.  

I try to make it part of my daily routine to get them walked at the very least, but it's such a chore as they both pull and ignore my requests to listen.  Some days are much better than others, but overall it's a battle every time I put a leash on them.  A walk is bad, but taking them to get their nails done or going to the vet is even worse.  

My husband, however can walk them with his eyes closed.  He can drop the leashes at his side and they wont move.  I understand he's the "dominant" figure and believe me I've tried playing that card and they don't care.

I have tried keeping them beside me and "snapping" as soon as they pull or become distracted.  I have tried stopping until I get their full attention, also going different directions, crossing their paths, etc, etc.. nothing works.  I love my dogs and want nothing more to enjoy walking them and it would be even better if I could take them beside the stroller.

Walking them is my biggest concern, however the other problems that I have not been able to curb are barking at every little noise and jumping on guests.

I've thought about hiring a trainer to come to my house, but there are so many techniques, I am hesitant about which will be right for me and don't want to spend that kind of money and find that I don't agree with the procedure used or that it wont work for my dogs.

I would appreciate any advice you may have.  Thank you.

Answer
Well something that works well for strong pullers is called a 'prong' collar,now it looks bad,but it isn't it reminds the dog of when the mother used to discipline the dog as a puppy-but it is the best way of training pullers

As for trainers,I think the best way to pick a trainer is to call up a number of them,and talk to them about the problems you are having with your dogs,and write down what you do and don't like about each trainer,and go with the one that you like best-there's a lot of different methods and not all all suit all dogs or owners

A trainer however is what you do need with your dogs,as they do need to lean control and a trainer can work one on one with you on that-as some things have to be 'shown' to you,and it will be a good idea if you are the one to work with them,as they act up more with you