I have had my dog, Shorty, since September 13 of last year and I have been trying since then to get him used to wearing a harness for when he goes for rides in the car and for walks. He will actually try to run from me and cringe and cower when i try to put his harness or collar on. I have tried letting him wear it around the house so he gets used to the feel of it, but it hasn't worked. I have also tryed praising him as i put it on and after i manage to get it on him. But he continues to act afraid of his collar and especially of his harness. Any ideas on how i can get him to think the harness is a good thing?
I found him as a stray, the vet told me he is two years old, i doubt he had any training before he came to me because i had to start from scrath with him, like training a new puppy. I walk him at least 3 times a week for at least 45 min. and he is not scared when he's outside, he loves it, he just hates putting the harness on.

Dog Collars And Leashes

I bought my dog a collar from Walmart. It is Aspen pet brand. It came off her and now I can't figure out how it goes. It is not put together like a normal collar, it doubles back on itself somehow and I just can't seem to figure it out. Does anyone know how to fix it? Pictures would be great so I could see how it goes. Thanks for any help.
I don't add a picture cause all I have right now is a tangled mess that makes no sense. Please do not answer unless you have something that will help.
Kat, I did the same and I can't find a name other than aspen pet. I still have the packaging too but its no help.

dog+collars

My dog, who is a little over a year old, barks ALL the time. Whenever we let her out of the house in the morning, she goes to a spot in our garden and barks towards our neighbor's yard.

Recently we received complaint from one of our neighbors.

We got her a barking collar, but it didn't work. I tell her, "NO BARK!" but she doesn't respond. The only solution is to keep her inside the house.

How can I stop her from barking too much?!

Personalized Dog Collars

We just rescued a small dog from the pound. She seems to be part lab, part ridgeback, she weighs about 50 pounds. My problem is we have a pet rabbit who lives in our back yard, and is free. We also have 2 other dogs who have no problem with the bunny. This new one thinks the bunny is the enemy, and when she sees her she goes into full alert mode, and chases him whenever she can.

I've tried taking her out on her leash with a choke collar, and petting the bunny at the same time, and she seems fine with it, just sits there nicely. I pet her when I do it, and tell her good girl.

This seems to work at the moment, but then she'll spot him in the yard, and randomly take off after him.

He has ways to get out of the yard (and get back), and he has places to hide, but I don't like playing this cat and mouse game. I want the dog to learn, and i'm looking for ideas to help speed up the process.
I will definitely look into the professional training. One of my other dogs is a labrador, and we never had a problem with her chasing the bunny, so thats why I thought this wouldn't be too difficult...

Small Dog Collars

have tried nylon, leather, chain-choker collars- he scratches and tries to get them off all the time.

Personalized Dog Collars