Dude! I have my 1yr old rescue bullmastiff. Great dog, but could not walk nicely on a lead. I'm little, so my arm was very sore. I started watching your videos because I've been walking her twice a day for an hour each time. She still seemed bored. So I thought if we did some training her mind might be happier. Well after I saw this video I figured this was the perfect start. Her mind is happier. My arm is happier. You are doing a service for dogs worldwide. She was surrendered to the shelter because she was too big. So we had no choice but to make this work, because my baby is not going back. Training saves lives. Big love from Australia.

@michaelomalley7580

2 жыл бұрын

👌

@deefee701

Жыл бұрын

Hey, do you have leash free dog parks or beaches that you could train him to run free in? Or a lot call dog training group for socialising and group exercise. I reckon you'll scare the locals at first but then you hafta reach out and make friends with people and dogs. We have mastiffs at our local parks. 🇦🇺🙋‍♀️

@greigsanderson

Жыл бұрын

Dude? Lol

@davidcalveley993

Жыл бұрын

I have 1yr old boxer and her adolescence hen over the park is becoming a bit too much too hand when off her lead its it's impossible to get her back even with treats. I don't know how to correct this please help

@HanNguyen-vb3eo

2 ай бұрын

Are you writing a novel here?😢

As much as I wish I had sent my dog to Brandon for training before bringing him home kzread.infoUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU I am so grateful for this down-to-earth, practical guide. His training techniques and tips really work. Thank you as well for dedicating your life's work to rescue dogs, and to rescuing those of us who want the very best for our 4-legged family members.

I adopted a dog two weeks ago and your videos have completely changed what I thought was possible with a relationship with my pup. He quickly takes to each new thing I learn from you, and in a matter of days went from an uncertain shelter dog to a calm, confident K9 citizen--and I've had my own big changes, becoming a calm, confident leader. We're learning more every day and look forward to each video you post. I can't thank you enough!

@davidsmisc1351

9 ай бұрын

Absolutely. Many modern training techniques effectively remove correction altogether, at best allowing for you to ‘withdraw’ things the dog likes. Maybe that works but it’ll take forever to bed-in. It’s made training a dog so hard. I see this all the time with bouncing, pulling lunging dogs at the park, ‘We been to all the classes and trainers and he’s still a maniac.’ How frustrating to have tried to do all the right things and it seems to have been for next to nothing? As this video shows you won’t be ‘correcting’ forever and can then more more to positive reinforcement methods.

Just had some success with this strategy: when the dog starts pulling, stop moving, say the heel command, and when they come back give a treat. This results in like 30 treats per walk (I like to break them into small pieces), but the pulling is gone. Hopefully soon I can start weening off the treats. I hope my dog isn't taking advantage of me lol

@elliotdowzerofficial

Жыл бұрын

using kibble as a reward works too!!

@allanrobinson1552

Ай бұрын

​​@@elliotdowzerofficial Not with all dogs (my 3 prefer something tastier). If using treats as rewards, most trainers use a high value treat. I was told by a dog behaviourist, that kibble isn't the best thing to feed to dogs, apparently a lot of additives, meat waste, etc the behaviourist said look at the content on the package.

@andreapearson4180

10 күн бұрын

I was just thinking the same thing that would need to break the treat down to 3 pieces otherwise dog would get fat from walking ha ha

I tried this with my 6 and 11yo Catahoulas after trying many other techniques. Within 10-15 minutes I had them walking on a soft lead! As we walked (I trained them separately), they needed reminders, but I was stoked with how quickly they learned and how peaceful our walks were! Thankyou :)

@willathertoncaninetraining

2 жыл бұрын

So good to hear Rebecca!

@Choose_a_shorter_handle

2 жыл бұрын

We have the same names

@lyliavix4366

2 жыл бұрын

@@willathertoncaninetraining My Norfolk Terrier learned so many tricks as a puppy and I kind of run out of ideas for new things to teach him now he’s 3 years old. Also he absolutely loves reward training. The only thing I haven’t quite mastered is how to stop him pulling on walks especially when he gets curious about anything/any other dog. I struggle to understand why as he was so quick to learn all commands within days of joining our family (he was 3 months old) including toilet training, yet I can’t get the whole walking right!!! He’s a small breed however he’s managed to hurt my wrist pulling so hard and I feel terrible for telling him off as ME bad trainer not doggo!!!I’ll watch the videos and hopefully learn!

@deborahsexton3871

Жыл бұрын

I have a 2 year old Border Collie and she is so smart and good at playing with frisbee and other fun things; walking on leash in the city, not so much! She has begun being reactive to vehicles and I have been terrified of her leash or collar breaking when she lunges at trucks! We have to walk in busy areas sometimes, so I am going to try to follow your instructions for not pulling. Totally makes sense. Btw, she is my third Collie and first one to be a problem with this…

@kimberleymarkova3641

Жыл бұрын

Did you train them both at the same time? I have a Staff, 9 months and a Boxer cross, 24 months. They are inseparable so I can't take and train them separately. They pull and linge so much that I dread taking thrm out (Staff = reactive to other dogs)

I just rescued a Xl from being pts. He was awful for pulling on the lead. After one walk of following your advice he’s like a different dog. Also the tips from your mouthing German shepherd video. Thankyou. Definitely keep watching you and definitely subscribing 👌 Thankyou will

What a good boy! He is very young, and finally he got proper training and he learned quickly.

Ahhh I've been failing to reinforce the heel enough, need to focus more on that. Thank you Will. Your videos are a great refresher.

Will, you are my hero! We have an 8-month-old Bull Terrier (Elliott) who is loving, a cuddler, but as strong as an ox. He can pull like a steam train when he gets it into his head to chase a car, person, dog, leaf, squirrel, chipmunk and so on, and the pulling continues even after the distraction has gone. Thanks to watching this video about George and another about Sandy, I spent 20 minutes going back and forth with Elliott today like you did, and after that, he walked along with no pulling on his lead. He forgot his manners a couple of times when the wind gusted and he wasn’t sure what that was, so he he tried to run off. I stopped, changed direction a couple of times, and Elliott went back to loose-lead walking. This is amazing! I can now see a future where my arms don’t get dislocated and that is quite appealing. Thank you for providing these training videos. They are the first ones I have seen that are easy for Elliott and me to follow, and that really work.

@charlottemurray9978

6 ай бұрын

We used to have an EBT that was terrified of the vets they used to have to meet us out back and sedate him just to get him inside once he managed to crawl down the street with my 6’ 15 stone husband laying on top of him holding him in a headlock while the vet was trying to inject him. So I fully feel for you on their pulling power. I miss our old boy every day.

What a sweet guy. Relatable and friendly

I’ve watched some vids explaining correction techniques but I’ve found this one to be my favourite . Thank you 🙏

I'm learning from your presentations and I appreciate your providing this, Will. Thank you.

I want to thank you very much for this video. I have a big 2 year old Labrador. With your method , he responded very quickly and positively.

Wil and I typically use a similar method and I assure you it's terrific. Never assume that learning and teaching on both ends is finished after 1 day. Training and learning opportunities present themselves everyday. This also requires patience from the owner. Taking deep breaths helps calm yourself if you feel overwhelmed, and your heart rate lowers. Your emotions can transmit through the leash. Wil taught me the importance of body language. Walk upright with confidence. Love from an OG follower my friend and thank you.

Dear Will, I was searching on Google for Dog Training in the UK (I live in Germany now) and out of quite a number of hits on Google I first chose yours. I plan to get (ideally) a Chocolate Labrador, but a Red or black is fine. The name I have chosen, many years ago, is George, so you can imagine my surprise at seeing this video today. My German is not good enough to go to dog training school and I want the best for my dog when I finally buy him. I plan to buy a 'Rescue dog' as I want to save the dog's life. I love dogs and it has taken me 24 years to get my wife to agree! She is German and likes cats. So, I subscribed. Have a great day! Mark

I trained my cane corso and german pinscher with your videos. I recommend you everybody that i know. My dogs are just a role model for the other owners and im so proud to took the time to train my dogs with your videos. I will recommend you for ever!

@willathertoncaninetraining

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much ❤

Hi i did ur seminar I've literally finshed it got out for a walk with my husky and bichon did the pop with my wrist every time the pulled for more than 30 seconds to a minute and walked the other direction. Omg the difference is actually insane. I'll keep at the training and see if I can get it to stick with them. But just wanted to say thank u to all the team. I'm not long after heart surgery so my chest isn't fit to be dragged as u can imagine it's the first time in months we enjoyed a walk together and I'm not sore after it. Really thank you soo much a very happy Laura flash and pat x

Great advice! Its really important to maintain consistency and patience when working with our furry friends to help them learn that pulling on the leash wont get them anywhere. Good luck!

@ReggieChump

Жыл бұрын

If you bred me for someone's pet, took me away from my brother's, sister's, mum, dad.... And cut my testical's off, then locked me up all day... I'd bite your face off, not pull... "Animal lovers"... RIGHT?

Will has a Spider-Man tattoo. Friggin’ awesome. I have been watching and bought Fenrir courses - all of which are excellent and more than worth what little you pay for them - for a very long time now. In fact Will advised me on one of his early videos some years ago, on the perfect guardian breed, the second episode actually, on not getting a Mastiff. He suggested Staffy or Doberman. Of course, I didn’t listen, and bought a Dogue De Bordeaux. He was correct and the breed was seriously out of my capability - as Will said it would be. If it wasn’t for the Perfect Puppy course, I wouldn’t have been able to handle such a full-on dog. A dog, which now a little over a year old is an amazing member of our family. Thanks, Will and team. Much love from the land of Oz.

This works unlike some , this guy really knows his stuff ! This Really has helped 1000s of dog walkers ? You see im 1 of them ! My dog is gsd / lurcher a very powerful big dog who dragged me all over the place ( just had him 18months old! I had to get this right as I have fibromaligia ( pain ) Once I did get it right after seeing his videos just 1 , I then had the confidence to ride my e scooter with my dog on a waist lead , now everythink is good while walking or riding my scooter , ( low speeds ) with my dog by my side .for those who say its irresponsible riding a scooter with a dog on a lead ? You try walking with fibromaligia, im now safe with my dog at my side in sync. Thanks Atherton you know your stuff ! Many thanks .john

I’ve tried everything just did this in our hall and it went well and so we went outside and worked out perfectly thank you!!!

Keep up the encouragement!

Going to start this strategy with my 1 year old pit bull rescue! Thank you!

nice work ,form the bond is everything

You are a god send. Thankyou so much . I’m fostering dogs and your tips are amazing 🤩

thank you so much for this video with this dog in particular. you both are rockstars! much love

Brilliant video. You're really good at getting your message across. Short and succinct. Love it

Thankyou for your videos, much appreciated

Love the quick video style as I am watching before going out on our prowl. :)

I have been having such a difficult time training my 1 year old Basset and watching your video made me realize that I had allowed her pulling to shift me to a harness. Going to be fixing that issue today with a reasonable collar and some treats.

My Labradoodle 75% lab 25% poodle. 7 month. LOVES to pull. Everything is so much for her. She's come into her first season and we've just adopted her from previous owners! Gave her 0 boundaries.

Good advise, thanks!

Brilliant video. I used an Alti but i think your method is much better and so simple.

Super information ..well delivered and explained

I have been using your videos a lot to train my 5 month old adopted lab puppy.. thank you for all your advice! X

@jenniferwallace8161

Жыл бұрын

Any advice to go along with this video?I'm struggling with my 6 month old adopted lab .

@John-lo4xz

10 ай бұрын

@@jenniferwallace8161 Don't do it too hard on labs below 1 year. They will pull cause they are still puppies, and their necks can be damaged if you are too rough.

Great advice... Thanks

What a fantastic video, such an articulate man, cheers bro

Wonderful! My dog tore her ccl and right before her surgery tore the other one so slow, controlled walks are a must! Thanks for the tips!!!

Your videos are a big help. Thank you. We just picked up our fox red lab/boxer/who knows what else/ from the shelter. Your recall video was an instant success, but the pulling is still an issue with him. I will keep following your method and I'm sure it will eventually lead (pun intended) to him being easier to take on a walk. Thanks again!

This guy makes a lot of sense. My 11 week Bernedoodle is responding well, and she is progressing to higher and higher levels of desired behavior due to the methods demonstrated here. I hate correction - it stresses me out. But she is truly learning that when she doesn't pull, good things happen. Thanks, sir.

@JMay1275

2 жыл бұрын

I have a bernedoodle I’m going to try this with! I’m happy to hear it worked for you!

@megakoirakoira

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that correction looks painful. I'm not sure I have a heart to give that kind of a tug :/

@lyliavix4366

2 жыл бұрын

@@megakoirakoira I come understand what you mean however I can say from personal experience that you will end up really tugging out of frustration when your dog pulls so hard it hurts your arm. A few training tugs could make a much happier doggo and much more fun walks

@dianadeejarvis7074

Жыл бұрын

@@megakoirakoira it looks worse than it is. If it were painful, the dog would whimper or cry out. If you watch videos on this carefully, the dogs sometimes look a bit surprised but nothing worse.

@taylordivinbarsalou2258

Жыл бұрын

I have a 1 yr old bernedoodle and am going to try! Glad you’re getting in early

You’re one of my favorite youtubers out there!!! Always speaking the truth and trying to do what’s best for these animals. I watched another guys video on leash pulling and his first step is to get a prong collar, I don’t believe in those…especially for my pittie who has such a short coat. I use a harness and have been teaching her the heal command and it’s been working! Slowly but surely she’s starting to understand and it makes the walks so much more enjoyable. Your work for these animals is amazing. I have a g.s.p. at my work and he has marks on his neck from a prong collar being used, it’s sad that owners are #1 lazy and #2 don’t care about the well being of their dog.

@Adelehalsall

Ай бұрын

Hey, just wanted to point out that a prong collar is a correction/communication tool just like the slip lead is, so they are pretty much in the same category there! I believe Will has also used prong collars himself in some of his other videos. Like anything, these tools can be misused and abused, which is when they cause injury (it’s shocking you mention the dog who has marks on his neck). When used correctly, the prong collar is not meant to punish or cause harm but is a valid communication tool. It is not for lazy people if they want to truly use one properly. Sure you could throw one on your dog and drag them around everywhere without teaching them anything, but you could also do that with the slip too. Neither is a good scenario. Just thought it was worth mentioning as I think there’s a lot of stigma around prongs from people who don’t understand how they work or consult a trainer to learn how to use them. Also, quality of the prong makes a big difference. You can buy cheap ones from Amazon or Temu which in my opinion just should not be sold. The only distributor of prongs in my opinion should be Herm Sprenger, the original designer of them who ensure safety and quality. I agree it’s crazy that these training tools are so easily accessible to people who don’t bother learning how to use them but blame the industry/users, not the tools.

Great advice will try this 👍👍👍

Just adopted a 8 month old Presa Canario. She’s a beauty. Definitely pulling when I take Her out for walks. I’ll try your technique Thank you for sharing. 🙏🏼👍🏼

@eziotomi

Ай бұрын

Did it work?

Been trying to get my 8 month dally to walk with the harness and struggled glad that it does re-enforce my thinking of the slip lead

Amazing thank you for your videos 😊😊 very clear very helpful.

This is the best video for Dog Pulling.

We have a 10 month old goldendoodle and when out walking he does pull ahead but when we get to the wood he walks ahead of me but without straining, but I'm gonna definitely follow your tips and practice practice practice

Go George! Such a good boy ❤️!

very easy to get a dog to follow instruction in an area like the one you made your video now do it in a busy place with lots of ppl and dogs around

Started this training today, what a difference. Brilliant.

Good stuff. Thank you

Thank you!

What a good boy. Very helpful video I’m working with our Ralphy ( Pit/Dane) to stop his pulling on our walks. He does ok, but when he sights another dog, tug o war begins. This helps

I started leash training my 5-month-old lab with this technique. It went SO well when we'd walk around my apartment complex. Once I got out in public, she totally ignored me. She pulled, she got excited and started barking which she RARELY does. I'm going to continue using this method outside in public areas because I know this method works! It's just a different environment with more distractions. I realized introducing her slowly to new distractions and teaching her not to react is the best way for us both. CONFIDENCE IS KEY! :)

@jyau2337

Жыл бұрын

Same case here

Loved this

It talks to me enormously and it is easy to understand. I will try tomorrow with my young dog.

Just come across your channel but this is exactly the issue with my bordeaux rescue, he rarely got exercise - his owner didn't drive so didn't take bear out often as he was a nightmare on his lead he was taken to fields once or twice a month, let off his lead and enticed back with sausages after a couple of hours, he then ended up in a boarding kennels where only x2 staff couod actually walk him and neither for more than 20mins as he's just pure muscle and excitement- we've cracked almost everything barring lead walking and his reactivity so I'll give this method a shot tonight now, he deserves more from life but I cannot be arsed wrestling a 60kg mastiff for very long very often, currently I have a "halti" muzzle thing - like a horse bit but I dont like using that for him, he's a lovely boy and it makes him look aggressive which he isn't so, thanks for doing the video, hopefully it puts us on the path to enjoying our weekends and getting away again instead of same local walks at 4am "just incase"

Mother in Law got a puppy. She hasn’t put any research in whatsoever. He’s nearly one and a charming little shit. Now training him is down to us 👍 This is a lifesaver. He’s really responsive to this technique. It’s going swimmingly so far. He’s a Poodle type so picking everything up a lightening speed ⚡️

Thank you

Thanks for another great video. Giving me God knowledge to put into effect when I meet my daughter's new mastiff puppy

Wow this vid. It's amazing, thx ❤️

So good. You’re the best

Thank You

Excellent

i just purchased your "perfect puppy" course in preparation of adopting my first ever puppy in two months. and i just wanted to say THANK. YOU. i've watched all throughout week one and while i AM still nervous, i feel like you will be there, holding my hand and encouraging me the entire time.

My family might be getting a rescue dog (1 year old) from the local humane society. For the first bit of his life he was left mostly to his own accord and had barely enough interaction, food, and water to survive. He’s just learning things that he would be learning at a much younger age because of his lack of interaction, and this is really helpful! He’s already a great walker from what the staff there have told me, but he’s very observant and after watching my own dog, Max, sit, he copied him to receive rewards. I honestly think he’d make an amazing service dog for me with the proper training and this is a good first step. He’s a quick learner but he’s still a pup and with little to no training, so it’s good for him to know he needs to focus on me rather than surrounding objects.

Going to try this now with my Xl Bully. He's soft as anything but loves to pull especially towards other dogs. Not a nasty bone in him but it must scare people with his size so I want to try and stop that from happening ASAP.

One of the best videos yet. Love your work Will 🤙

What a great teacher. So many people are reluctant to employ this classic method believing it is cruel and would rather struggle with treats and steering. A slip.lead or even a check chain achieve the quickest most reliable results as far as I am concerned.

Great 👍✅ 😃. I have no words to express.

I have a similar training issue with my lab/shepherd mix. Had him since he was a pup, he's the heaviest dog I have had but I think the pulling issue started because my lady having a little more relaxed/nervous style of walking him, so he is in a constant state of alert or distraction when in public, unsure of whether to be the leader or to be lead. When I walk him I have to redirect a lot due to the amount of people and stray cats around, but for the most part I can handle it, when she walks him he becomes an unbelievable tyrant of sheer muscle tugging her wherever he wants to smell around which has been a frustration of hers and mine for a while. Even with this style of leash behind the ears he just pulls like nothing is there. I put a kong harness on him today and literally said 'go to work' while getting him to sit still while I fitted it to him, attached the lead to the lower ring on his chest and was instantly a different dog. Now, all I will do is tell him to go to work when I put it on and save the play for when he is back in a collar or nothing at all. He seems to associate the harness with waiting for direction WITH me and the collar for running around on his own. Time will tell how this method will go, but I am quite happy to have my boy back. He was too used to off leash hiking in the desert to be in a city walking side-by-side

@ReggieChump

Жыл бұрын

If you bred me for someone's pet, took me away from my brother's, sister's, mum, dad.... And cut my testical's off, then locked me up all day... I'd bite your face off, not pull... "Animal lovers"... RIGHT?

Dude you are literally THE best dog trainer on social media. Hands down. However is love you to answer one question. When I reward Luna for being good Nd telling her she's good, how do i stop her from getting excited and surging again

@Adelehalsall

Ай бұрын

I have this same problem. My border collie will be heeling beautifully, and as soon as I say “Good heel!” He picks up the pace and loses his position due to how pleased he is 😂

Need to try this on my 6 year old GSD!! she’s absolutely insane and doesn’t stop pulling, i bought a slip and everything so hopefully this works

Dog is a 12-month-old and I have been trying to get her to stop pulling and when I seen this photo of you and your dog my husband said this at pet supermarket today could I do that and they said no it wouldn't be a good so I see you doing it and it's great so I am going to take your lead and keep❤

im so going to do this this is absolutely doable

Hiya, love your videos. I have a working cocker jumping and still pulling on lead. Problem is he never want any treats when I’m outside, even chicken or liver! I’m getting a slip lead this week and will try your methods with treats and see how it goes. I’ll let you know. Thanks

Great video

The results are there, but look at the dogs body language around 3:40. The dog is stressed from the pain of the lead and you can see hat in the yawning, licking lips, tail between legs, etc. I don't personally like this method of training but in certain circumstances where the dog is in danger of running off, I guess this works.

like bloody magic!

Thank you super 😊

I need to try it on my 4yo rescue staffie!

Great video! I have 3 cockers that I love to bits but are are pain to walk due to their pulling I am going to implement this on their walkes separately the next couple of days and hopefully will have 3 beautiful walking cockers very soon 🤞

@willathertoncaninetraining

2 жыл бұрын

Let us know how you get on Jordan!

looks so easy- id like to see a demo with a sled dog, siberian or malamute

Nice!!

very well-explained, thanks!

the safety harness that controls the head like a horse lead worked wonders for my dog that pulls hard.

Great stuff! Crystal clear and succinct description of the stages to good communication. Thank you. We might commit a similar approach to human development one day!?

Can we have a no pulling video without a slip collar, my dog had a blocked saliva gland cannot physically be pulled around on the neck like this

Why am I watching this when I have a bunny...

10 minutes and huge progress

Love this as a Behavior Specialist for special education students it’s a very similar model of correction, redirection and then reinforcement. Love this video nicely done.

Funny. Will has a natural authority of personality which no doubt helps his trainings to work. A lot of "troublesome dog" owners are inherent wimps! So I suspect that's why they need outside help in dog training.

Thank you for this video. My dog’s lunging and aggression - which had been very minimal - suddenly started becoming a problem a couple of weeks ago and is now a big issue. It’s miraculous what you achieved with little George there in just a few minutes and I’m keen to start this today with my munchkin - I’ll report back how it goes..! :)

@marving.8868

Жыл бұрын

How is it going?

Love how the slip lead fastens mine is a leather strip and goes through the loop sometimes

Thank you for this video. I have an extreme puller and the Fenrir Slip Lead will not stay on her neck, just below her ears. With the pulling, it always slips much further down her neck. Any suggestions on keeping it in place just below her ears? The corrections are not as effective when the lead slips down her neck. Thank you.

OMGNESS, Thus us amazing 👏 🙌 I subscribed because I a known person spoke to me about how you have helped them incredibly love it. I do have a slip lead for my dog she Is a BIG TIME PULLER, pitbull with border collie mix, and when she pulls I'm afraid with the slip she will choke, she starts coughing 🤷‍♀️ and stuff.

Please answer a question, I have. The best time to train my new Great Dane is before or after exercise if a puppy say 12 weeks what distance walk or run would you recommend? We are adding a Dane to our family of two border collies who jog next to our golf cart. The pup will have to learn and grow a bit before getting that much exercise.

Am trying this tomorrow having just got a slip lead for our 6mth old beagle, previously harnessed, it's hard to keep him from pulling as he has his nose down most of the time! Great recall off lead most of the time in woods and open areas. But what a nightmare puller on the streets....thanks for this!

@willathertoncaninetraining

2 жыл бұрын

How did it go?

@alcyonedreams

2 жыл бұрын

Hiya It is OK...a work in progress...he pulls and chokes as if he pulls forward, I stop, he looks up (not straight away), and then is gagging. I don't set off until he's focused on me. He's better going out of the door and to the car, where we head off on nice long walks, he is learning patience (as am I!!!!!). Not quite loose lead. But an improvement definitely. We dumped the extender leash and harness now. Perseverance. He's a 7mth old beagle/springer so he's nose down and off as soon as he can be. Love your ethos and Fenrir name...as our boy is Loki...hopefully only by name not nature!! Lol.

How do you address the pulling situation on a small dog? I have 2 Miniature Dachshunds. In that case a slip lead isn't effective and doesn't work the same way. I'm really struggling with pulling on lead at the moment. Some tips and advice would be really helpful.

I need a video on how to keep my dog from pulling when there are squirrels! He walks great on a leash at all other times, until the squirrels come out or we go an area where he saw one before