QuestionHi
I recently rescued two one year old labs. They are great dogs. They walk almost perfectly by themselves on heel and a loose leash. When I walk them together, in a situation which is new or might have good things like lizards, my female lab just puts her head down and pulls. I tried changing direction- but then it seems to punnish my other lab who gets it. After a few changes he is right at my side. Both dogs have gone through obedince training with a private trainer. But my female is soooo stuborn. She generally heals well in this situation. But we are going backpacing this summer and I want her to be able to walk a comfortable distance ( 4m) ahead.
Thanks Lynda
AnswerI have never done well walking 2 dogs at once. They seem to know you can't use you usually corrections and take advantage of it. Have you tried a head collar? The leading brands are Promise, Haltie, and Gentle Leader. They have a strap going around the dogs nose looking something like a muzzle. They work by pulling the dogs head around. No other way gives you such great control with so little force.