How do you stop a border collie from pulling?

Answer 1

by buying a chain that you fold in half an loop round the dogs neck an when they pull it will choke them but there soon no what happens if they pull and they will soon stop

The answer above is a very unnecessary and outdated training method. If you would like to teach your dog how to walk to heel, this is simple and easy to do, if your dog pulls forward just stop, the dog will get bored and come back to you or make the lead loose ( if this doesn't happen after a few minutes then walk in the opposite direction for a few paces, do not pull the dog as this will un-train the learnt behaviour of not pulling) , at that point reward the dog either with verbal praise or a treat, if you repeat this several times the dog learns that by your side is a more rewarding place to be than pulling infront, because all the dog wants to do is to walk forward so by only letting it go forward when its by your side is a reward in itself. Please treat your dog with respect and kindness, this method is far more enjoyable for you and your dog than a choke chain.

Answer 2

When a dog is pulling you on a leash, the best method to get themto stop is when they start to pull, turn around and make them go in the opposite direction. This teaches them that they only get to go where they want to go when they walk without pulling

Answer 3

I suggest you get a Halti which are excellent for stopping dogs that pull.

I highly suggest you get one, before your Rottie overpowers you and gets free, possibly getting himself injured or others in the process.

Halti's are often mistaken for a muzzle, as the band of the halti goes around the muzzle of the dog making him/her easier to control.

When the dog starts to pull, jerk the lead attached to the halti and say 'Heel.' Every time the dog stays at heel, reward with a treat and when he pulls jerk the lead again saying the command firmly but not nastily.

He'll get the hint and soon enough you and your canine friend will be enjoying walks together in no time, without you being dragged along the side walk!