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So it has just recently gotten nice enough out to go for walks around here and Champ (right rear amp)is definitely a bit of a puller. He isn't terrible and responds fairly well to correction but I would prefer it if he didn't try to pull at all. I know it's easier for him to go at slightly faster pace, so would I be correct in assuming there might always be a bit of tension on my leash?
I briefly tried an old easy walk harness I had from one of my other dogs and he seemed to walk very nicely on it but due to his naked armpits I'm worried about chafing. I was thinking that the ruffwear Front Range harness
might be perfect for him since it also has the front attachements.
So what are all of you're thoughts? How are your dogs on walks?
Hello! my Johnnie is a front-amp 90 lb Golden, and I have used the Ruffwear Webmaster Harness since he was cleared to do short walks, roughly 3 weeks after surgery. Johnnie was never an obedient walker. He always pulled a lot, and it's not different now, except for his rhythm as a tripawd hopper.
We don't really "walk" - he alternates jogging/running with resting periods, and sometimes can run really fast. It's more a "parcour" than a walk, under trees, around bushes, etc. The preference are grass sidewalks and dirt paths, because they have less impact than paved roads, and I have to duck under tree branches, jump over tree roots and other obstacles to keep up with him. He is the one that sets the pace. One walk that takes me 15 minutes with our 4-paw takes at least twice as much time with Johnnie. Being mom to a tripawd is not an easy ride, but he absolutely loves his walks. The only one activity that he loves even more is swimming with dad in the pool.
Daniela & Johnnie
Our awesome Golden Boy was diagnosed for OSA in April 2014 in the proximal humerus, front-leg amp on 05/20/2014. Finished chemo (Carbo6) on 07/10/2014. Ongoing treatment: acupuncture + K-9 Immunity Plus ( 3chews) and home-cooked no-grain diet. Stopped Apocaps because of liver issues. Liver issues: controlling altered enzymes with SAM-e and Milk Thistle. October 17: started having seizures. Taking fenobarbital for seizures. April 18: started prednisone.
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Daniela, the visions of Johnnie walking YOU are hilarious!!
Don't have any input for Champ....other than he is so darn cute! Everytime I see his avatar it makes me smile!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Sally - absolutely true! My nightmare is when other dogs are on our way, because he is not very friendly, and I have to make him sit and hold him tight. I've had a couple of embarrassing moments here in the neighborhood ....
Daniela
Our awesome Golden Boy was diagnosed for OSA in April 2014 in the proximal humerus, front-leg amp on 05/20/2014. Finished chemo (Carbo6) on 07/10/2014. Ongoing treatment: acupuncture + K-9 Immunity Plus ( 3chews) and home-cooked no-grain diet. Stopped Apocaps because of liver issues. Liver issues: controlling altered enzymes with SAM-e and Milk Thistle. October 17: started having seizures. Taking fenobarbital for seizures. April 18: started prednisone.
I saw something on TV called a Thunder Leash. Not sure if it is any different than your easy walker or not. The Tripawd pace is a bit more brisk. Daryl definately jogs or runs easier than he walks. I use the Ruffwear so have no experience with this other leash. Apparently goes around their torso. Just thought I'd throw it out there. Lori, Ty and the gang
TY GUY, Best Black Lab ever! Diagnosed and had amp in January, 2014. Kicked MRSA's butt. Earned his angel wings on April 16, 2014. Run Free my boy and don't forget a shoe. Ty is a proud member of the " April Angels". Ty sent us Daryl, a Tripawd rescue in Sept. of 2016. Daryl is 5 +or -. We are also Pawrents to Chandler, a Border Collie mix who is 15 and 1/2, Lucy, a Corgi who is 7, 2 minis, 2 horses, and a feisty cat named Zoe. Zoe had a non skeletal Osteosarcoma removed in July 2015. No Chemo, she was at least 16. She is going strong although she is now completely blind. She is now close to 20 and her hobbies are eating and sleeping in front of her personal heater.
I love the Easy Walk and recommend it to ANYONE who has trouble with dogs who pull! We swear by them at the humane society! We use them on all of our pullers, including pitties with naked arm pits. I've never seen a chafed arm pit.
Funny enough, I don't use an Easy Walk on my own dog who had terrible leash manners until I found the goddess of animal behavior. Dr Sophia Yin (may she rest in peace) has a lot of info on loose leash walking. I tried everything out there to get my dog to walk properly on leash, and was about to try an Easy Walk, when I stumbled upon Dr Yin. Her methods worked wonders to get my dog to walk beautifully on leash right next to me!
http://drsophia.....e-it-clear
There's the start of it. There's more. The part that really helped me was when she pointed out that everybody always pulls the leash upward when they want their dog to stop/stop pulling. That means nothing to the dog. Gently pull the leash in the direction you want the dog to go. If you want your dog to slow down or stop, gently pull the leash directly backwards. If you want your dog closer to you, gently pull the leash directly towards you.
I hope this info helps you! Dr Yin is, well was, absolutely amazing!!
<3 Amy and Yorrick (Steve's four legged canine brother)
Right rear leg amp due to injury from unknown cause (but don't tell her she's missing her spare...yes HER!)
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