It is a device that attaches to one leash but splits off into two separate shorter leashes that allow you to walk 2 dogs with one leash. You can find them at Petsmart or Petco. I even saw one at Walmart.
Laura Sent from my iPad On Jan 27, 2011, at 9:49 PM, Nancy Lucky <[email protected]> wrote: > Laura, I have never heard of it - what is it? > > When you are gifted... give; when you learn... teach > > Nancy, Abbey-Rose and Maggie-Mae > > > > --- On Thu, 1/27/11, Laura Moreno <[email protected]> wrote: > > From: Laura Moreno <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Leash training HELP > To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > Date: Thursday, January 27, 2011, 7:06 PM > > > > Nancy, I use a coupler when I walk the dachshunds. It works great. > > Laura > > Sent from my iPad > > On Jan 27, 2011, at 5:15 PM, Nancy Lucky <[email protected]> wrote: > >> >> Thanks everyone for the advice, it was so funny because in my mind I thought >> this is going to be a breeze as Mag follows Abbey everywhere and I was in >> for a shock. I also have to admit that I have not been good about putting >> collars on them in the house as they both just itch and itch when ever they >> have one on as they do not have a lot of hair around their necks, I have >> tried 3 different harnesses and a zillion collars so that maybe part of the >> problem too. So I am going to put their collars and leashes on on the house >> and let them walk around on them just to get the feeling - Abbey is fine, I >> usually do not even leash her when we are on our court as she is trained to >> stay right next to me and will not move no matter what - she loves my >> neighbors across the street but when she sees them she knows that she is not >> allowed to touch the street. I have always carried her across the street so >> she knows. Miss Magoo is just teaching me patience as she is learning at her >> own speed. Thank goodness I have a stroller. I also watched some videos on >> you tube that were helpful. I even thought about getting the leash that has >> the hooks for two dogs so that she and Abbey would be on the same leash as >> she might be more likely to follow her sister - any one use these and do you >> think its worth a try? We will get it sooner or later. >> nan and the girls >> >> When you are gifted... give; when you learn... teach >> >> Nancy, Abbey-Rose and Maggie-Mae >> >> >> >> --- On Thu, 1/27/11, maryjane turner <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> From: maryjane turner <[email protected]> >> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Leash training HELP >> To: [email protected] >> Date: Thursday, January 27, 2011, 1:29 PM >> >> >> >> Something that worked for our Benji girl..... might or might not work on a >> little pup but, for what it's worth.... >> >> Benji was 4+ yrs and had never been on a leash according to what I was told. >> So we leashed up and the first day just sat and discussed it. She >> learned quickly that she was attached to me. >> >> She did not want to go even with me in front.... what I did was carry >> her to the end of the sidewalk.... she was happy to walk back to the >> porch.... >> >> after doing that a couple of times I carried her to the end of the drive and >> I let her walk back to the house.... then I carried her to the neighbors >> and let her walk back.... then the end of the street etc etc. >> >> She walks quite well now but always better walking toward home. >> However, if we are in a store or farther from home she prances along like a >> long time leash walker <G> >> >> anyway, might be worth a try for you..... just thinkin >> >> mj and Benji >> >> >> On Jan 27, 2011, at 2:07 PM, Nancy Lucky wrote: >> >> >> Yes, I did say drag and I did not mean it in that way, I was unclear and the >> remark about my neighbors coming out was meant as a joke - my one neighbor >> who I call mom came out and was laughing as saying how stubborn Maggie is >> and made the remark of something like I think you are going to just have to >> drag her everywhere you go so that is how I started the post - I have kind >> of a different sense of humor. My first post I might still have in my draft >> was this long post about all the different ways I have been working with >> her. Having Abbey go in front - having my granddaughter call her. But she >> continues to put the brakes on so I try and get her to move forward and she >> won't move. I guess I should be more careful on how I say things. So I have >> been spending every day just trying to get her to just walk around the court >> and she stops and then I stop and work with her to move and offer treats and >> then I think she is walking and I look back and she has the brakes on again. >> It was meant as help no matter what I do I can't get her to move - like >> saying I had to drag my kids out of bed for school - I am not going to keep >> talking about this anymore and lets just move on. Do you honestly think I >> would abusive my baby and then report it on line. Please everyone lets just >> drop it and move on. I just wanted some tips and went about it the wrong >> way. After I read my long and boring post, I just redid it as I just got >> back in the house after mom said that to me. I would die for my girls and >> that is my truth. >> >> When you are gifted... give; when you learn... teach >> >> Nancy, Abbey-Rose and Maggie-Mae >> >> >> >> --- On Thu, 1/27/11, dasha <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> From: dasha <[email protected]> >> Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Leash training HELP >> To: [email protected] >> Date: Thursday, January 27, 2011, 11:46 AM >> >> >> >> Thank you and there it is in black and white but oh my I must be just >> negative for stating the obvious! >> >> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On >> Behalf Of Joan Croft >> Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 2:19 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Leash training HELP >> >> This is what she wrote: >> >> all my neighbors and coming out saying what are you doing to her - you are >> dragging that little baby, but I just say she is in training.... you are >> right she will get tired of being dragged and figure it out >> >> >> >> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On >> Behalf Of Deanna Corey >> Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 9:02 AM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Leash training HELP >> >> >> >> >> >> GUYS!!! I really think you missed the point. NO one said a word about >> dragging!!! Please give more credit here than that!!! But i will tell you a >> dog needs to know you are serious about a walk...not wishy-washy...not >> "hoping" he will go with you...but he needs to know what you EXPECT of him >> and playing little bribing games doesn't hack it!!! I would hope you all had >> enough insight about the women on this group to know that no >> one...especially sweet, catering Nancy...would ever drag their dogs!!!! >> >> >> Waggin' Tails in The Dog Park, >> >> Deanna >> >> >> >> >> >> and >> >> The Dog Park Pack: >> Nugget, Shuai-Li, Mouse, Myrtle, Mable, Madison and Caleb >> >> and honorary non-dog members of The Dog Park: >> >> Stella-Macaw, Stanley-Amazon, Miles the cat >> >> www.joys4toys.com >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> From: Shanna Machanpalli <[email protected]> >> To: [email protected] >> Sent: Wed, January 26, 2011 11:54:07 PM >> Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Leash training HELP >> >> >> >> Hi >> >> dragging her will only make her hate walking. dragging her will make her >> never want to walk on the leash. It needs to be a pleasant event. you might >> try this: >> >> >> >> walk her on the leash in the house, where she knows where she is. make it >> fun. you can throw treats down on the ground in front of her, so she has to >> take a step or 2 to get it. Some Puppies have a hard time walking someplace >> they have never been. the big world scares them. Let her drag the leash >> around the house also. just to get use to it. she needs to know the leash is >> a good pleasant thing. >> >> My Ricky I do not think was ever put on a leash and taken anywhere by his >> previous owners. He had no clue what a leash was. He is still trying to >> ajust to riding in the car! I mean most dogs get all excited when they see >> the leash! not Ricky when I got him... but now, he turns circles when I ask >> him if he wants to go out for a walk! he helps me now put his harness on. >> he stand very still with his head up ready for me to put it over his head. >> He lifts his leg up so i can snap it closed. he waits patiently for me to >> clip the leash onto the harness.... and off we go!! >> he does have his moments on walks where he wants to go in another direction >> than me. so he will pull the leash, and be in a backward position trying to >> get me to go "that way"... I just stop, and stand my ground, and tell him >> NO... we are going this way. he gives up soon and on our way we go. His >> directions takes me on the lawn, up small hills etc. >> >> >> Shanna & Ricky >> Las Vegas Nevada!! >> >> My Chi Ricky... Is A HeartBeat At My Feet >> >> Kavis Christening n Communion Store >> >> Visit my eBay Store: >> http://stores.ebay.com/Kavis-Christening-n-Communion-Store >> >> --- On Thu, 1/27/11, dasha <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> From: dasha <[email protected]> >> Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Leash training HELP >> To: [email protected] >> Date: Thursday, January 27, 2011, 2:11 AM >> >> >> >> Yep, no dragging, that defeats the purpose >> >> >> >> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On >> Behalf Of Joan Croft >> Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 4:40 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Leash training HELP >> >> You can’t drag her…you need to wait until she will walk and follow you. >> >> >> >> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On >> Behalf Of Nancy Lucky >> Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 11:33 AM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Leash training HELP >> >> >> >> >> >> That is what I have been doing for the last few walks and all my neighbors >> and coming out saying what are you doing to her - you are dragging that >> little baby, but I just say she is in training.... you are right she will >> get tired of being dragged and figure it out - oh Miss Magoo what am I going >> to do with you and how much I love you. You brought life and fun into our >> life, Miss Abbey who has always done what ever she is told to please me and >> Miss Magoo is the spice that everyone needs in their lives! Thanks now I do >> not feel bad about dragging her around the court. I will tell everyone that >> I have a top trainer and this is what I was told to do...... thanks >> >> When you are gifted... give; when you learn... teach >> >> Nancy, Abbey-Rose and Maggie-Mae >> >> >> >> --- On Wed, 1/26/11, Deanna Corey <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> From: Deanna Corey <[email protected]> >> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Leash training HELP >> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> >> Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2011, 8:42 AM >> >> >> >> My dearest friend! I think it s high time you just simply embrace the fact >> that you have never owned a dog before...not a dog like Miss Magoo Butt >> anyway! She seems to be her own breed...her own little bundle of sweetness. >> She has her own way and her own mind. Lol!! If it were me I would just >> celebrate her differences, spoil her rotten and give her whatever she wants >> and have no expectations......No You say? Lol..no really I am just >> kidding...you know I wouldn't do that...and I know you wouldn't either but >> it does sound much easier huh?? >> >> >> >> Now on a more serious note...maybe if she knows you are serious about a >> walk. No bending over cajoling her...talking baby talk...bribing etc. Just >> put that leash on her...no talking to her about it...and standing straight >> and tall and look forward...move forward...in a deliberate manner so that >> she knows Mama is making the choice to go for a walk...don't wait for her to >> move...don't stop for her. I would give her one command in the >> beginning..."let's go" and then go. Maybe not fast...but purposefully. You >> stop when you are ready to stop. Right now it sounds like my little Magoo >> girl is running the show...again! After a few times when she realizes this >> is not her choice...her decision...she might just go with the program. >> That's what I would do with her! Then when she gets it...WHEN she goes with >> the program...I would make a huge deal out of it!! >> >> >> >> Just my thoughts... >> >> Wagging Tails in the Dog Park! >> >> Deanna and the Dog Park Gang: >> >> Nugget, Shuai Li, Mable, Mouse, Myrtle, Madison, Caleb and Maxine >> >> From the mountains of CA >> >> >> >> http://swlf.lilyslim.com/v3T7m8.png?h9j6wId9 >> >> >> On Jan 26, 2011, at 12:36 AM, Nancy Lucky <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> >> Ladies, >> >> I have never had problems leash training my dogs, but Maggie just puts the >> brakes on and does not want to do it. I let Abbey go in front, I have >> dangled treats in front of her. I have been working and working with her and >> she is so stubborn (but I love that about her too). She learns every thing >> else so easy so what am I doing wrong - please help me!!!!! I feel like I >> have never owned a dog before! >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> When you are gifted... give; when you learn... teach >> >> Nancy, Abbey-Rose and Maggie-Mae >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >
