Question
I have a 4 month male dachshund and I'm trying get him to stop bad behaviours while we are on a walk.
He's great most of the time but sometimes he might be pulling on the leash, trying to chase people/cats/other dogs and so on.
A pull on the leash doesn't seem to do it, I can be pulling on the leash all day long; he will stop, sit next to me and as soon I start walking again he will do the same thing. Forever.
Also tried with treats, and that seems to help on occasion, far from reliably though.
How do I snap him out it / make him stop bad behaviours?
Answer
Your dog is pulling on the leash because he is in a hurry to get somewhere.
The easiest way to stop a dog from pulling on the leash is to just stop. When he stops pulling, then you can start walking again. Be patient and consistent. Eventually, your dog will get it: pulling on the leash stops them from getting what they want.
Keep in mind that chasing prey (cats, rabbits, etc.) is something you may never be able to curb.
Answered By - cimmanon