Short Leash?

[Rock]

Hi everyone,

just a quick question.
im currently walking my dog on an avrage sized leash, his langing and pulling very very hard, so i've looked up how to stop this situation, so now im walking him in the backyard and everytime i feel him about to pull i come to a complete stop or either turn in another direction, now apart from doing that im thinking of getting him a small leash one that is showed in the following link Quality Mongrel 30cm Dog Leash/Lead for Control | eBay
What does everyone think? will it help at all?
I have an 11month old German Shepherd.

any and all comments will be much appreciated.

thanks

[JPrice]

If you roll up the current leash you are using and shorten it to this length does it work? That is essentially the same thing. If I shorten my leash with Mona (5 month old) it does considerably cut down on her pulling. Also IMO this handle on this leash looks a little much haha.

[fuzzybunny]

I had something similar in Jazz's puling days and it made it a little easier for me having less leash to hold but he did still pull. I found a regular leash with a prong collar was better for training.

[Dainerra]

I think what you are looking for is a traffic lead? I really don't think it would help with the pulling though. That is more of a training issue.

this is what has worked for Singe (so take notes Jordan )

use your regular leash. start out on your walk. when the dog starts to forge ahead, give a pop on his collar and in a happy voice say "lets go" and start walking backwards, encouraging him to you. if he keeps looking back the other way, pop collar and keep going. sometimes you're going to feel like you're walking in a circle! when he is beside you, start on a normal walk again. repeat every time he starts getting ahead of you. basically, you have to keep his attention on you!! if he is checking in to see what you are doing, he can't be pulling you down the street

I'll have to try to get video at class next week.

[Dainerra]

here is the traffic lead I use...
dog lead hand loop traffic short full control training | eBay

and something similar
Leather Dog TRAFFIC LEASH LEAD 1 "X 12" (LIFETIME GUAR) | eBay

[doggiedad]

train your dog to heel. once he learns
how to heel you shouldn't have a problem.
teach him to heel on either side with or without
a leash. add distractions to stop the lunging.

[Jax's Mom]

The most effective way I found was to use a Halti with a 4 foot leash. If he starts pulling, I stop and make him sit. He knows he can only proceed when he's relaxed. Some walks we stop and sit every 2 feet, some are perfect.

[Rock]

WOWWW, thanks for everyones input.
obviously im new to the forums and new to dogs i will post that in the "introduction" section though.
didnt it could be so helpful signing up to the GSD Forums.
another question alot of topics over this site talk about"prong collars" and i've searched it up over google and stuff, what does it actually do? it looks dandorous?

[Miss Molly May]

We have a short leash that is used when we go to any social gatherings such as parades....... just to keep her close to us. I don`t think it will help with you pups pulling issue though!

[Miss Molly May]

Originally Posted by Rock

WOWWW, thanks for everyones input.
obviously im new to the forums and new to dogs i will post that in the "introduction" section though.
didnt it could be so helpful signing up to the GSD Forums.
another question alot of topics over this site talk about"prong collars" and i've searched it up over google and stuff, what does it actually do? it looks dandorous?

Prongs are a great tool if used correctly! We use one and it works great to teach heeling!