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large adult dogs and leash training help?

I just adopted 2 dogs who have lived their entire lives on open land. The owners left the country leaving them there. I'm struggling with them being fearful of just about everything. The biggest hurdle are the leashes, and walking on the leashes. I've done some research on leash training but really haven't found anything that works. When they walk on the leashes, all they seem to do are bump my legs and stop because they get "pulled", when its just a tug from the leash.

I could really use some help, they are 100lb dogs.

Thanks

Update:

They are lab/shepherd mixes. One is 96 pounds, the other 88.

I have a 3rd dog that i've had since he was a puppy, and these new dogs are his brothers. (they were left to die in an abandoned house-long story as to how i found out and was able to save them)

They all get a long by the way.

I don't want to use a leash that has a muzzle peice. The fact that something is around their neck is shock enough for them. (they've never had collars either)

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  • no qf
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago
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    if they are 'fearful of just about everything' they will need time to adjust to a whole new world.

    most rescues/shelters/etc recommend a 2 week period of downtime for all dogs entering a new home - fearful dogs may well need much longer than that.

    they need time to get their bearings and allow their stress hormones time to normalize.

    they don't need walks right now, but they do need to feel safe.

    introduce everything to them very slowly and gradually.

    the website below has excellent advice for working with fearful dogs, including lots of good resources.

    thank you for rescuing these dogs.

    they do need your patience and understanding.

    good luck.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Hi, I understand that you are looking for some advice or resources to help fully train your dog or fix behavior problems. If a professional dog trainer is not an option at this time, or if you want to trt training your dog on your own (a great way to bond), I'd suggest you https://bitly.im/aMDOw

    A friend recommened it to me a few years ago, and I was amazed how quickly it worked, which is why I recommend it to others. The dog training academy also has as an excellent home training course.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    There are trainging techniques that you can use. Learn here https://tr.im/p7n73

    HEEL:

    1. A dog straining on the lead is the result of improper early heel-training. Reinstruction will be required to remedy the fauly.

    2. Correct positioning ensures that the dog can anticipate the owner's actions such as a change in direction, sudden stop or new instruction.

    3. A lagging dog can also indicates bad heel training. Frequent sharp tugs on the check chain should encourage the dog to keep up with its owner.

    SIT:

    1. On the command 'sit', press the dog's hindquarters firmly down with your left hand while keeping the dog's head supported in the air.

    2. Keep the lead taut in the right hand, giving it a slight upwards pull as you press the hindquarters down to help the dog respond.

    3. Crouching down beside, but not over, the dog may prove helpful in teaching more unruly dogs to perform the exercise.

    SIT STAY:

    1. Pul the dog in the sit position by holding your hand up in front of the dogs face and giving the command ' sit' in a firm voice.

    2. Then move in the front of the dog jerking on the check chain if any attempt is made to move. If the dog does move, start agian.

    3. Keeping your hand high up in front of the dog, and repeating the command 'stay', back off bit by bit, increasing the space between you.

    SPEAK:

    1. Tell the dog to speak, if he doesnt, the owner must bark to encourage the dog to bark

    2. soon enough the dog will bark

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    first ingredient to do is get the right approaches. a stable leash for a canines that length. an anti-pull device, treats, a clicker or opposite direction to distract him once you may desire to. I to am an exceedingly small person at 5'7" and a hundred and ten lbs i worked as an animal administration officer in an exceedingly great city the place pitbulls have been very hassle-free as became pitbull struggling with so i had to the way it is elementary to handle them very straight away. I additionally very own an exceedingly hyper 19mo previous 70lb weim that I even have had to learn how to regulate because of the fact i became an animal administration officer. my next question is how aggressive is this canines can u recommendations-set him without him attempting chew you? if so how properly does he believe you? How does he act whilst u recommendations-set him? Does his tail wag or circulate between his legs. are his ears up or down. is his head held up or down. does he look chuffed to be sure you. First he would desire to believe you and comprehend you're there to assist him. then you definately get the approaches you elect I even have got here upon a pair of particularly great anti-pull platforms at petco and petsmart yet my widespread is the Halti it particularly is a head harness that paintings like a horse lead with tips from giving you administration over the canines head and neck the canines can not use it entire physique to pull you. it particularly is a huge product that I even have got here upon very useful additionally it may double as a muzzle all you do is pull stright up above the canines head and it tightens around canines nostril. yet submit to in recommendations it particularly is needed circulate sluggish be sure the canines can believe you and which you would be able to believe the canines formerly you start to attempt and prepare him. in case you have anymore questions in basic terms ask one extra stable tip i provides you is whilst working with a canines you won't be able to are awaiting shop him close and consistently below your administration for the safty of others.

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  • 1 decade ago

    Go to your local pet store and ask for a Halti. They don't pinch the animal, but rather, the more the dog pulls, the tighter the fabric becomes on their muzzle. Dogs hate the feeling of restriction on their muzzle and should stop the pulling.

    Hope this helps!

  • 1 decade ago

    100lb dogs we are talking Giant, what breeds are they exactly if you know and what their ages are?

    My 2 year old mastiff is nearly 170lb.

    Halti's are good but the dogs will put up a bit of a fight and i have known dogs to rip them.

    Have you got insurance on them? as ones like pet plan help towards behaviour training, at the end of the day you are not on your own going to handle 200lb of dog on your own.

    as i said if you know the breed that will help me a little more.

    Source(s): Have owned Giant breeds for many years I have also fostered various breeds with various medical conditions and temperments
  • 1 decade ago

    not a big problem, they are feeling you out as to who is the pack leader. The good news is that they are not terribly aggressive. Be the pack leader, take initiative and be the boss. Dogs don't respect size unless they feel it to be a threat. 150 lb people in India command elephants that weigh tons. Be confident and go forward with your new best buddies

  • 1 decade ago

    You may just have to let them fight until they realize they cannot boss you around. Walk them down the street with confidence and ignore them if they fight. When they are good, praise them very much. Eventually they will understand you are pack leader and will respect you like they should. They just arent used to doing what people ask of them.

    Source(s): personal experience
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