Stopping A Hungarian Vizsla's Pulling. First Training Session!

[@LedgisterAtHome]

Grateful for the pace and level of explanation you include in your videos. I’m not new to dog ownership but still find that through watching your videos, there’s always some little snippet I get from you that is so on point and develops my progress with my Staffordshire terrier who can pick and choose when she wants to listen. She’s 18mths old. Thank you, wishing you all the success.

[@balanceddoguk]

This made me smile! Thank you!

[@Dogtraining1784]

Thank you 😊 Love your videos

[@Vizslafanatiker]

Great Video. Greets from Germany. ✌️

[@fredaewalker2665]

Training begins the moment that puppy sets foot through the door. Gentle at first, building with progress and this applies to ALL discipline. I have owned and worked nine dogs including viz, gsp, labs and my dogs would be invited before me.

[@BoxerRockyCanine]

Wow. Impressive. I have problem keeping lead up high. It falls to middle of throat all the time☹️You on the other hand keep it up high. How can I do the same? Much Joy🐾👍🏾🐾

[@dpsfitness7375]

No way this is in BOT, I'd recognise that setting anywhere. Are you local to BOT then? Great video by the way. I am currently training my 13 week old staffy. She's doing so well and watching videos like yours is helping no end. (just to disclaim there is no slip lead use or anything yet)

[@MrChubba10]

We have a new puppy who isn't allowed out yet .. and he's going to grow into a fair sized dog so I'm really pleased to have found this training session about walking .. especially as there was no interest in food .. I've got our puppy on a slip lead already so he's familiar for when he can go out .. and I'll be doing exactly what you showed .. so thanks for this .. I'll update on how it goes when the time comes. I'm just wondering though .. how old should a puppy be before training .. he's 10 weeks at the min.

[@only1stefan]

if only my vizsla was that easy to train we tried all of this and had multipul trainers and she still does not listen at all or respond to this

[@Inconnito25]

Why did you get such a dog if you are not able to handle me? Everyone gets Vizslas as if it were a poodle! You should have found out about the dog's character, surely something you are doing wrong. Do you take her out for 3.5 hours every day on your bike? Do you make her run enough? If that were the case, then she would not pull, she would be tired with a lot of physical activity

[@only1stefan]

@@Inconnito25 this is my 3rd one and i can handel her. she has a condition called pica with is a compulsive eating disorder.

[@only1stefan]

@@Inconnito25 also thease videos make it look so easy and in real life its not

[@Inconnito25]

Ok interesting 🤔 Did you know that when you adopted your puppy?

[@only1stefan]

@@Inconnito25 nope but it does not matter we love her and do the best for her and shes the most loving dog ever

[@bussi7859]

My first Vizsla reached the age of 13 years and my second Vizsla just passed away at an age of 15.5 years.

[@mojorisin8368]

I don't think you could have demonstrated of explained that any better, Thanks. One question. Why did you change the lead? Is it so that it sits higher up?

[@dianel858]

Love your videos. I have a male Jack Russell. I use a harness with lead on the chest loop as he is driven to get to where he wants to go. Anything around his neck leads to choking. Which makes me feel bad. Any advice on using the harness. I also walk with another dog. Who is much older. Who doesn’t pull. Thank you.

[@balanceddoguk]

Check out my video titled “The Last Loose lead walking video…” I use a method in that video where I am conditioning lead pressure. Same process will apply on a harness you may just need to be more patient as it will no doubt take longer

[@readstorieslearnenglish]

What is that slip lead exactly please (what makes)? I’ve got one but it’s a bit thicker and it keeps slipping down my dog’s neck.

[@balanceddoguk]

So, I make my own slip leads for that reason. Try looking on Etsy. Anything with 6mm cord and a spring loaded stopper would be best

[@snapshot-evolution]

@@balanceddoguk Hi Ben, an awesome video as always. Maybe make a video showing how to make your slip leash? Getting various kinds of chord is fairly easy I guess, but it would be great to see the exact supplies you buy and your leash-making process. The exact stopper you buy would also be great to know. I have tried two different types of slip leash and it's usually the stopper that isn't designed too well. P.S. Not only is your training and delivery excellent but your videography and audio quality has to be praised too. Thanks for going above and beyond Ben. If I lived in the UK I'd be hiring you on the spot to help with our dog walking. Maybe you could create an online course one day too.

[@pauseforpilates7090]

Hi, I have a 4 month old Vizsla girl but worry about using a slip lead because of her throat, she’s young and growing etc…. Would you say this is ok to use?

[@balanceddoguk]

@@pauseforpilates7090 I would start on a flat collar and lead. Introducing the concept of walking by your side using more food than lead pressure. I have got lots of videos showing how to do this. But it’s where I would start with a pup

[@MrSkyline1337]

there is a thing called the gentle lead and it doesnt tighten on the throat but pulls one the nose, works in the same way

[@OhHiItsMegan]

@@MrSkyline1337 Those leads, although great and I love them, are not actually teaching your dog something. It just makes it way easier for you. You can train them on it of course and they are a great training tool but in terms of actually teaching your dog they don't really do anything. Take one off and they would be back to pulling once they realise their head isn't being pulled.

[@diintheuk4425]

​@@OhHiItsMegan You could say the same about slip leads though. I'm working towards weaning my vizsla off all these tools eventually. 😂😂😂

[@diintheuk4425]

Thanks for the tips! I've really enjoyed your video. 🎉❤😊

[@npervious9923]

OMG! Get to the TRAINING! How many times will you tell us the same things over & over which we already KNOW! Jesus!

[@Barnie.K]

Calm concise delivery of a simple yet tricky part of dog training. My 4month labradoodle is amazing on lead using your introduction techniques to equipment (slip lead). Cheers🫡

[@balanceddoguk]

Thank you! That’s awesome, I love it!