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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  Thanks for the encouragement.  I'm so glad it's not just me with this issue!

I would be okay with her pulling a bit for squirrels or if she sees another dog -- at least it would be not all the time and only for things she's really excited about.  But she pulls literally the entire walk.  She just wants to run!

She's 2, btw.  I thought some of the "puppy" would be gone from her, but NO!

So, to make sure I'm getting this clearly -- you recommend no-stroller walks, using treats to get her to pay attention to me by telling her to sit and walk and sit and walk throughout the walk, and changing directions regularly to keep her paying attention to me?[/quote]

Hi, I'm the 22:35 poster.  Yes, I think all those recommendations are good ones. I would also highly recommend NOT using a retractable leash.  Even with dogs that are good walkers, those things seem so silly to me.  We used one with our last dog and after about a week I ditched it for a regular 6' leash.   when your dog gets proficient at the sit-walk-sit-walk, and you are ready to just walk with her, I'd recommend also that you make sure to set the pace.  Don't rush or walk faster than you want to, just b/c she's pulling.  I have to correct this in my dog sometimes. It's the same concept as the changing directions thing. Basically, repeat the mantra "you are walking the dog, the dog is not walking you."  you will get there , and hopefully the weather will be nice soon and you'll really enjoy your walks.  [/quote]

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