Really at the end of my tether now, no pun intended. My 8 month old Samoyed pulls like a train during walks, constantly, and shrieks when other dogs go past. He is oddly very good when off lead, keeps an eye on me all the time and comes back when called. But on lead, a nightmare. He pulls every second of the walk, no matter how much mental and physical work he has had (e.g. after a two hour obedience training class and an hour's walk). We have tried stopping dead when he pulls and walking in the opposite direction, etc. But he will still pull in any direction you go. Plus he is strong. This is beginning to affect my relationship with him; I much prefer the company of our other older dog who is polite and a pleasure to take on walks - and I think he knows it. I tried putting a halter head collar on him and he writhed and shrieked and pulled it off in a matter of seconds.I've tried getting him to walk to heel with a treat in my hand but as soon as he's had the treat he rushes off ahead again and pulls!
Any advice would be great. Thank you
Any advice would be great. Thank you