I feel at loss here. I love my dog so much, but I'm having the hardest time teaching him how to walk on a loose leash. Something I've taught so many dogs how to do! Last time, I stayed calm and did really good at not getting frustrated even though he wasn't getting it. I was trying the turn around method, because the standing still method was not working at all. As I turned around and was heading back to the direction to the house for the 5th or so time, he jumped up and started biting at me. Not aggressively, more out of frustration I think. I tried to ignore it and cross my arms, turn my back, but it was hard because I was holding his leash and then it got worse. He's so much stronger than me, because I'm just a small girl and he was able to get his entire mouth over my crossed arms and started to bite. It hurt so much, that I cried. I tried to pry him off me, but he wouldn't stop. Luckily we were close to the door by now and I was able to get him off and grab his collar tightly to shove him inside, but he kept trying to bite me, and tried to get at my face as I was opening the gate. It was really scary and I'm afraid that I wont be able to trust him, because I'm physically no match for him. I couldn't even make an emergency muzzle, because I could not get away from him. Please help, any recommendations. Willing to spend money and time on training. This dog means a lot to my family, especially me.
He's 11 months old, 73lbs, very stubborn, smart, protective, people friendly, think he's becoming DA (don't want to find out lol). Oh and we live in Corona, Southern California.
He's 11 months old, 73lbs, very stubborn, smart, protective, people friendly, think he's becoming DA (don't want to find out lol). Oh and we live in Corona, Southern California.