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Hi ya,
What is considered to be the best method for leash training a Basset approx 14-15mths old? I have had Basil since October last year and although he now walks better i feel he must be able to still improve.
The house exit is now really great, he took a few days to get that going and then reminders to reinforce my expectations, we have recently added in the sit after leaving the house and before re-entry (to simulate keys and carrying things) and so my real issue is now with just plain walking. At times he will try to get in front or remain forward, i can tug or knock and say Back and he sort of then retreats but overall i do feel that he hasnt quite got to the point where i can 'forget' i have a hound on the leash.
Are me expectations to high or am i perhaps being impatient? If not, what methods have others used? I must be doing something right as he isnt 'wild' like in the beginning but i just want that lil bit more if its possible at his age and breed.
Many thanks for any help.
Nat.
What is considered to be the best method for leash training a Basset approx 14-15mths old? I have had Basil since October last year and although he now walks better i feel he must be able to still improve.
The house exit is now really great, he took a few days to get that going and then reminders to reinforce my expectations, we have recently added in the sit after leaving the house and before re-entry (to simulate keys and carrying things) and so my real issue is now with just plain walking. At times he will try to get in front or remain forward, i can tug or knock and say Back and he sort of then retreats but overall i do feel that he hasnt quite got to the point where i can 'forget' i have a hound on the leash.
Are me expectations to high or am i perhaps being impatient? If not, what methods have others used? I must be doing something right as he isnt 'wild' like in the beginning but i just want that lil bit more if its possible at his age and breed.
Many thanks for any help.
Nat.