My hyper dog pulls on walks and jumps. How can I calm him down?

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Hi, I have issues with my dog being too hyper-active, I am physically unable to walk him, due to pulling. I have been doing textbook training with him since he was a puppy, but he just doesn’t seem to stop pulling. I’ve tried to play with him in the backyard with some toys but he just gets too over excited and jumps on me. He is generally well behaved it’s just when we go for a walk or play nothing and no one matters. I have a baby on the way, and I need to calm him down a bit. What should I do? Pet's info: Dog | Great Dane | Male | neutered | 2 years old | 83 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

Have you tried a gentle leader or Halti? These go around there nose and mouth and clip behind the ears then connect to the leash below the chin. Whenevere the dog pulls, it puts the pressure on their nose and forces their nose between their front legs so they loos there strength and cannot pull. If that does not help then you need to consult a trainer for one on one sessions and then add group sessions with other people and dogs to hel keep him focused.

My hyper dog pulls on walks and jumps. How can I calm him down?

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