I guess it's about time for some multiple dog questions. Walking the dogs. Right now I walk Taz and Loretta walks Jingles. It is working out well. Loretta even inquired about obedience classes so she could get some training with Jingles! We have a private lesson set for this coming Monday evening with Sally Moore, the lady I took Taz to. Sally is wonderful. But, little Bell gets left behind. Does anyone here successfully walk more than one dog on a leash at a time?
I would not dream of leaving one behind. I walk Lucas and Sage together every time I walk them. If I am lucky enough to have someone with me that might help that is nice.
I don't know how you define success but to me, the dogs enjoy the walk and so do I. I let them walk loosely so they can go sniff and check stuff out. They can walk nicely at my side if I want, only thanks to watching Cesar. Do you get his show? If so, check it out... he has great tips. When I require the dogs to walk nicely at my side I have walked one on one side, the other on the other side or sometimes both on one side, they are not allowed to stop, sniff or anything. It's all about what YOU want them to do. I'd give it a try John.
I was paying attention to how they walked with me and what I did. I let them walk loose as stated previously but then sometimes I change hands and have one in each too. When we got to a street that was busy, I took their leashes closer to me and put both of them on one side together. I do exactly how Cesar says, taking up much of the lead and not giving them too much but they are not pulling.
I was thinking about you with this John. I really think you should try the girls together giving Loretta Taz to walk. See how the girls do first and then once you get a feel for it you can try it different ways.
I was hoping BettyB would reply. She and I do pretty much the same. There are times that I take Baron alone if I feel he needs a refresher course on heeling.
It's unanimous, then. We will be attempting to walk all three together soon. I am a bit concerned about Little Bell making the distance of our walk, but we can see how it goes. She surprises me pretty much every day with something!
Yesterday in the play pen, I discovered that she has had much experience chasing and retrieving balls, something Jingles has no interest in. Miss Bell had a big time, and so did I.
Also, kudos to the folks that advised me to get raw bones! I cannot believe how much tartar has already disappeared from all three dogs' teeth. Taz has even gone so far as to bury his bone for future attention, something I never dreamed I'd see him do.
Something else interesting. Both girls have only mild curiosity in Puff, our indoor cat. She seems to know this and will stay out in the open, sitting on top of the computer table just above my keyboard, and let both gals approach her. But, Tiger, the old outdoor cat that stays mainly in the back porch, is the target of much barking!
This morning we attempted to walk all three dogs. Nope, not going, said Miss Bell! Miss Bell walked nearly to the end of our front yard and halted. She refused to go farther. Hard to know what's in their minds, but she was obviously not comfortable leaving her safe zone, even with her two buddies. So, we did not force the issue and returned her to the house.
Well, I think you did the right thing. Is she used to being walked on a leash? Maybe if you try walking her around your property more, she may get accustomed to the area and go a little further. From what you've said, it doesn't sound like she is showing any signs of having problems walking. Maybe she just doesn't want to go and end up in another strange place if you know what I mean
I walk both dogs together I have a split Lead that attaches to both collars and only then need one leash. It works for me.. What is really funny is when I take little honey with, People stop and just look and look, Because she looks like a little wind up toy next to the big dogs. When I take her to the dog park if there are a lot of big dogs I hold her, if not she just follows me along with the big dogs But I have to watch to make sure some do not think she is a little rabbit. John you have all that property, I would think in time you could walk your fence line and leave them loose. Bs
When we take the dogs out to do their business, we don't put Miss Bell on a leash. She, and Jingles, have a very good recall! In fact, their's is much better than Taz'!
I usually just walk one, but sometimes I go with two, three, four, or five. BUT when I walk the five, I alus worry about a stray dog or a cat. This photo is of five. Two on one side, three on another. But I always use seperate leashes, for full control.
The photo with me with 11 Dobes on leash was taken behind my prop. fence.I decided not to take them out in the road....Not only was it around 95 degrees that day and they were all hot, but I could just see me flying if those darn Dobes took off after a squirrel or cat or whatever....It would have been fun, but too dangerous.I could never hold them...
Can't you imagine a gang of 11 Dobermans running amuck? Lordy it would have created a panic that's for sure. Probably a few other problems as well...so I thought better of the idea, as much fun as it would have been!
Auntie, You are 1 brave lady, I've never tried to walk ALL 5 of mine at one time. But if you can hold 11 I could at least try and walk 5. I also agree with you on the separate leashes for several reasons.One being it could be a real disaster when using a coupler if the two started fighting.
I just looked up "A Hoot" in Wickipedia and found your picture! Too much! I know a lady involved in whippet rescue that has walked as many as 9 at one time. So, there are folks out there doing amazing things with well-trained dogs. Hats off to all of you!
For now, it looks like Taz and Jingles will get the walks. Bell only thinks she wants to go. We'll see how that progresses.
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