How to STOP leash pulling with your Rhodesian Ridgeback

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  • Опубликовано: 25 дек 2024

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  • @rodneycaupp5962
    @rodneycaupp5962 10 месяцев назад +3

    My Big Boy 2 year old , just yesterday, jerked my 6 ft body into a combination flat spin and cmplete flip, depositing me on my my back, for one of those am I alive moments, before having to strike back and regain control to keep the white haired Yapper Dog out of this New Ridgeback rescues mouth. THe pain has been great today. Love and training will continue.

  • @carolinebonelle3956
    @carolinebonelle3956 2 месяца назад

    You are so gentle and kind and patient in your explanations and with your beautiful dogs. Thanks u so much 🙂

  • @mandst5466
    @mandst5466 6 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent advise and simple to understand. Thanks , I will start doing exactly that in 4 weeks when we pick up our Ridgeback puppy “Hendrix” ❤

  • @kuzan1337
    @kuzan1337 2 месяца назад

    She is an amazing ridgeback by the way. Amazing dog!

  • @rj-jl5nv
    @rj-jl5nv 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for tips. Ridgebacks are so gorgeous, so elegant!

  • @niakoch9390
    @niakoch9390 11 месяцев назад +1

    I can relate very well . My friend has a Ridgeback girl. Shes 5 years now. There are times when she wants to please . She comes when called. She ignores other dogs.
    But alot of the time she considers whether to do what you told her. It feels like you have to constantly start over again.

  • @ObiePower
    @ObiePower 2 года назад

    Very helpful video and I’m sorry to hear about the negative comments you received.

  • @Worddemon
    @Worddemon 2 года назад

    Thanks so much for this! I have a 3 year old RR who is my service dog. She is wonderful at telling me when my blood sugar is too high or low, but healing, not so much!

  • @Election0747
    @Election0747 3 года назад +2

    Great, calm video. And what a beautiful dog

  • @Davids748
    @Davids748 2 года назад +1

    Great ideas! Looking to get another Ridgeback and this will definitely help.

  • @greglonnon
    @greglonnon 3 года назад +1

    Our Ridgeback loves your channel. He really enjoys watching your dogs. Thanks for the tips on teaching ridgebacks, they are a special breed. :) And, Nala is so well behaved, we have a new "standard" for behavior with ours.

  • @ShikokuFoodForest
    @ShikokuFoodForest 2 года назад

    Amazing your RR is able to walk with you without a leash. Such a smart, pretty girl! Good job with training her! I’m considering getting a RR in the future.

  • @YouSoCouldHaveGotMe
    @YouSoCouldHaveGotMe 3 года назад +1

    I just got a “ridgeless” Ridgeback as well! He is 3 months old and I completely overwhelmed

    • @Josephamac
      @Josephamac 2 года назад

      Stay consistent with training every day, and continue watching videos .

    • @fatkiefbowls
      @fatkiefbowls 11 месяцев назад

      this. training never ends, if you don't make them do the things they've learned a little bit everyday, it will get bad. My Ridgeback was an absolute champ from 8 weeks old to a year and a half. Then I started to work way more, I got lazy and now at 3 years old there are certain things he wants to test me on. All dogs should be taught basic commands and be compliant, especially a dog as big and strong as an RR. unless you live on like a fenced in farm and can just let them run wild. When I was consistent and he was a year old I could walk him with just my pinky on the leash in the most heavily populated area with all kinds of stuff going on, now at 3 theres not a chance in hell. He isn't aggressive but I will never allow him to just take me where he wants to go, which is what he has lately been trying to get me to do. @@Josephamac

  • @FallacyAsPraxis
    @FallacyAsPraxis 3 года назад

    I love this. I've been struggling with training my Rhodesian Ridgeback. He's only 7 months but he's a handful. Very, very stubborn. Going to try these tips.

  • @tanyacano9303
    @tanyacano9303 Год назад

    Love the suggestion of training with treats just before meal time.

  • @fatkiefbowls
    @fatkiefbowls 11 месяцев назад

    my issue is the opposite. I trained him to walk at heel along with 6 other basic commands as a puppy and he was an absolute champ. He ignored all distractions(any kind of animal, people, people on bikes, ect.) for a whole year and a half he was insanely obidient and well mannered. Now he's 3 and inside he's still an absolute champ but outside its a roll of the dice. I have passed dogs of all shapes sizes and gender and I can't figure out what makes him randomly want to pull towards certain dogs. He doesn't show agression, he doesn't bark or make any noise, he literally wants to go up and smell/lick the dog. Sometimes quick movements like a leaf blowing acrossing the street in the wind make him spazz out, and sometimes he doesn't care at all.

  • @DS-pw7ue
    @DS-pw7ue Год назад

    Thank you for this video gave me lots of hope I will definitely try this

  • @1aubret
    @1aubret 3 года назад

    Beautiful 😍. I'm recovering from hip replacement surgery my Ridgeback will be a year old next week. When the doctor clears me I will start working with him. Our walks was our bonding time. Thank you for your videos ❤🙏🏽

    • @robertspies4695
      @robertspies4695 Год назад

      What did you do with your RR during surgery-initial recovery? Smeone else to help you?

  • @beli8362
    @beli8362 3 года назад +1

    Great informational video! Nala is beautiful!

  • @larswesterberg2129
    @larswesterberg2129 День назад

    Hi 😊 Good video. Do you, eventually, stop giving her treats?
    Im getting my rigdeback 30/12. Very exited

  • @theresech
    @theresech 3 года назад +2

    I have a Rhodesian ridgeback called Nala too. Best name for a RR.

  • @guadalupec7301
    @guadalupec7301 3 года назад +3

    First time watching your videos.
    You did a great job training your dogs, congratulations.
    I hadn't had much improvement with my scared pulling dog. I adopted him when he was 7 months ( now 1y). He's basically scared of everything, so walking daytime...it's just imposible. He's not food or toy driven outdoors.
    Hopefully he won't get a bad experience on our really early morning walks, as we live in not the best LA area.
    Have a great day and thanks for sharing your experience 🥰🥰

    • @rockymountainruckus1041
      @rockymountainruckus1041  3 года назад +1

      Hi! Thanks for watching ! And thank you! 😊... my other dog Nuke was VERY scared of everything when we first got him and he is now a very confident happy go lucky dog. In the beginning even people made him nervous and would pee when people would pet him... my suggestion is to use a friends dog( a balanced once ) and go on walks where all the scared things he thinks are and if he gets stuck ( not moving ) just pull(gently but firm) a little to unlock him as soon as he starts walking a little bit have a loose leash . The worst thing you can do is pet and talk to your dog when they are scared because it reaffirms them being scared in that situation. Let them explore (sniff) everything follow them( loose leash). Once that starts getting better start training in public let him get on higher things to balance etc. Hope this helps ! Good luck!

    • @RRbobreed
      @RRbobreed 3 года назад +1

      Hi Guadalupe, I hope you've made some progress w/your young boy dog, is he a Ridgeback? If he is food and toy motivated inside the house then he is shut down when you're trying to walk him outside. Taking him for a walk is too much for a dog that has already shut down. If you have a Ridgeback, they are extremely sensitive dogs and do not respond well to heavy handling or trying to force them to walk. May I recommend that you bring him outside, just in front of your door during the day (when there is little traffic). Have him next to you, touching your leg. Reassure him by leaning into him or holding him (if he's small enough). Let him know you will take care of him. Then bring him back inside and praise him and gentle play with him inside the house where he feels safe. Very slowly increase the amount of time you stand outside so he can realize that nothing bad is happening to him when he's outside or when a car passes by. Always follow up with praise and gentle play inside. Your dog will only realize that outside is safe when he is not shut down. You need to be patient and strong. When I started doing this with my Ridgeback, I started by kneeling down next to her and holding her tight, but she was 4 months old. I hope this helps.

  • @jenniferkillingsworth1532
    @jenniferkillingsworth1532 Год назад +2

    Wow tha k you! I cant wait to try this

  • @SSully2222
    @SSully2222 3 года назад

    Thank you for the video, have a 10 week old RR and she’s on point but extremely stubborn. Nala is beautiful btw.

  • @johnmaher7860
    @johnmaher7860 Год назад

    fab training- well done

  • @oktayla2031
    @oktayla2031 3 года назад

    How funny! My RR is also a female called Nala! Don’t know if you spell it the same but how cute

  • @Raguel1984
    @Raguel1984 Год назад

    Very helpful!

  • @explorewithjoe6574
    @explorewithjoe6574 2 года назад

    Great video! Thank you

  • @focused4841
    @focused4841 3 года назад

    Beautiful dog

  • @Adam360_
    @Adam360_ 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for the video. Great info. Subscribed for more content.

  • @johnrosenberger4649
    @johnrosenberger4649 2 года назад

    Thanks for the tips.

  • @wamanm
    @wamanm 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for a great video! We have 11 months RR, Scooby. He is a good boy on walks somedays and pulls a lot on some days. Especially when he sees other dogs, he just wants to go play with them 😀 Does he need to grow up a little? Did Nala do any of this?

  • @thierrylerinckx1340
    @thierrylerinckx1340 3 года назад +1

    Great video on a very important aspect of training. Nala is quite a lovely Ridgie and impressive when she walks at heel in the woods. Have you tried it when you are running? I am a runner and would love to get a RR as a running buddy but I am hesitant that I would be able to keep control of my dog off-leash while running in nature where we might encounter rabbits or deer that trigger the dog's prey instinct.

    • @rockymountainruckus1041
      @rockymountainruckus1041  3 года назад

      Thank you! I have not tried it while running but I never wanted her to. She would run in front of me and scout out usually and let me know if there is any danger and bark. She would chase things but she always came back because we are her pack . And I've taught her to come back at a whistle so that has never been an issue . Im sure you can teach them to run at a heel though! They are smart and pick up things very easily.. if you are a runner this is a great dog for you!

    • @thierrylerinckx1340
      @thierrylerinckx1340 3 года назад +1

      @@rockymountainruckus1041 thank you for your good advice. I am really getting closer & closer to the point I'll start looking for a puppy RR

    • @rockymountainruckus1041
      @rockymountainruckus1041  3 года назад +1

      @@thierrylerinckx1340 of course ! I made a video of why they aren't for everybody- there are some great comments on that video as well about other peopls experiences. I also was mostly referring to the adolescence stage. My Ridgeback is almost 4 and she didn't settle until about 3 ... all ridgebacks are a little different and male females seem to be quite different as well.. mine particularly is a high energy, dominant female who was CRAZY as a puppy but now has mellowed out to be quite the couch potato. As long as you are committed, know you are the pack leader, and you like to be active they are the perfect dog for you!.. if you have any questions let me know

    • @Buffaloke10
      @Buffaloke10 3 года назад +1

      @@thierrylerinckx1340 Hi Thierry, I saw your comment and I think you're from Belgium as well. I'm a Ridgeback owner and runner myself, so if you have more questions on running or Ridgebacks in general feel free to contact me. :)

    • @thierrylerinckx1340
      @thierrylerinckx1340 3 года назад

      @@rockymountainruckus1041 I just watched your video again. And thanks again for the great advice. Two days ago we signed up for a puppy RR. It's a little male and he will come to his new home in two weeks. We'll call him Mojo.😋😍

  • @akagyx
    @akagyx 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing! We're getting our RR puppy in a month :)
    What size crate did you use for Nala's first year? And what are you using now? Noticed it in the background. We're considering a Large 42" long metal crate with an adjustable divider.

    • @zaniac1987
      @zaniac1987 2 года назад

      Get an XL they grow fast

    • @margaritasmirnova
      @margaritasmirnova 2 года назад

      @@zaniac1987 what brand? Did you use a puppy separator?

  • @Josephamac
    @Josephamac 2 года назад

    How long did it take for her to heel and not pull on the leash ?

  • @8474Starscream
    @8474Starscream 3 года назад +2

    My Ridgeback runs & hides from leash and harness yet as soon as it's on and we go outside to walk or hike she is so happy? 🤔🤔🤔🤔

    • @rockymountainruckus1041
      @rockymountainruckus1041  3 года назад

      😂😂

    • @louierichardson123
      @louierichardson123 3 года назад

      When I used to use a harness on my Ridgeback she would walk away and hide behind family members or objects. However, she comes straight to me when I use the leash.

  • @kevster6654
    @kevster6654 2 года назад

    amazing gonna try that as well

  • @urbantone
    @urbantone 2 года назад

    Lovely

  • @camilovelez7318
    @camilovelez7318 3 года назад +1

    This is the first video I find about this topic involving a Rhodesian!. Thank you! Great information. I own a female Rhodesian Ridgeless too. She looks pretty much like your beautiful Nala. Could you please tell me how tall she is?

    • @rockymountainruckus1041
      @rockymountainruckus1041  3 года назад +1

      Thank you! Love that ❤ ill have to get back to you on how tall... I will have to try and find our measuring tape haha

    • @camilovelez7318
      @camilovelez7318 3 года назад

      Haha!, thank you. My Rhodesian is only seven months old, but she's getting so big, so fast, that I'm worried about her adult size.

  • @peaceandlove5214
    @peaceandlove5214 3 года назад

    Hi
    I want to get two Rhodesian Ridgeback puppies but I'm worried that they won't do well in very hot weather.
    What do you think about it?can they handle hot very weather well?

  • @MarissaCollison
    @MarissaCollison 3 года назад +1

    I'm going to work on this with Runa!

  • @maxviking3210
    @maxviking3210 3 года назад +1

    Shes gorgeous. Nce video :) 🇸🇪

  • @haleyruth2981
    @haleyruth2981 3 года назад +1

    I'm trying this!!! My Rhodesians still pull us. It doesn't help they weigh as much as us either.

    • @rockymountainruckus1041
      @rockymountainruckus1041  3 года назад +1

      It take lots of practice! I practiced at least a week inside , then worked our way outside ... it helps if you let them run before walking to get all their energy out when your practicing for outside. Hope this helps! Good luck! I'll post more training videos soon

    • @haleyruth2981
      @haleyruth2981 3 года назад

      @@rockymountainruckus1041 I have a litter of puppies due tomorrow so I'm gonna try this with one of our babbies from a very early age. Great video!!! Thanks:)

  • @gerryroush8391
    @gerryroush8391 10 месяцев назад

    My three year old still drags me around😢

  • @davidapple9144
    @davidapple9144 3 года назад

    Hello. Im new here. I just got a Foster Rhodesian Ridgeback mixed with a labrador.

  • @emilyann4924
    @emilyann4924 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for this video! We just started leash training with our 12 week old and this was really helpful. Glad we found your channel! Do you have any tips for dogs that aren't very food motivated yet? Our guy is so picky with treats, we have a hard time finding something he'll pay attention to.

    • @rockymountainruckus1041
      @rockymountainruckus1041  3 года назад +1

      You can try toys , or animal scented toy , or some dogs just love praise and that is enough for them! (Not my dogs 🤣) ... for treats I use all natural freeze dried beef hearts(stella and chewy), freeze dried raw open farm, or boulder dog co cooked Bison bits , which they go bananas over ... ( be careful with the raw giving too many to puppies to not upset their stomach... but you can do a really hugh value treat then a lower one the next time so they don't know when they will get something they go crazy over.. hope this helps! Good luck! So fun to have a new puppy!

    • @emilyann4924
      @emilyann4924 3 года назад

      @@rockymountainruckus1041 Ah that is so helpful thank you!! The idea of mixing the high and lower rewards is great, I'll definitely try that and check out the treats you mentioned.

  • @levinbooysen6803
    @levinbooysen6803 3 года назад +1

    Mine is also called Nala, & she like wearing her leash, but she pulls or I have to pull.

  • @meyokkob458
    @meyokkob458 3 года назад +1

    I hate walking my dog he is 4 months old, he is a Ridgeback. I am so stressed I feel like this dog is hard headed. We hike she pulls so hard my arms and shoulders hurt. I feel trapped with a knuckle head dog

    • @rockymountainruckus1041
      @rockymountainruckus1041  3 года назад +1

      Hi! Thats when we got our Nala, it just gets worse unless you start training now haha. You can do it yourself or get a professional trainer... you need time and commitment. If you are commited you can definitely do it!! I would start these techniques in the video right away... start inside! Also is he able to be off leash and run anywhere? They need to run. Also, a HALTI can help while you are training. Look up videos on how to use and introduce that.. the best thing I can tell you is to make it interesting for them and make them think they thought of it. Toy driven? Use a toy. Food driven? Use food etc . Patience, patience. Patience. They know when you're upset so they won't listen to you. Good luck ! And let me know if there is a video I can make to help you

    • @meyokkob458
      @meyokkob458 3 года назад

      @@rockymountainruckus1041 thank you so much, we have 1 1/2 acre’s of land but we have a pond and it’s still cold outside. We live in CT I’m worried he’ll run off and find the main road....he gets excited when he see cars he wants to chase them. I will try I’m so stressed and exhausted, I love him but sometimes I hate him. Thank you

    • @KookaburraLove
      @KookaburraLove 3 года назад

      @@meyokkob458 Hi, I now have my third Ridgie and I understand how you feel. They are a stubborn breed especially when young. The good news is they get better with age and lots of training. Don’t give up and you’ll have the most loving and protective friend for many years. Good luck.

    • @meyokkob458
      @meyokkob458 3 года назад

      @@KookaburraLove thank you I needed to hear that. Sometimes it’s difficult to love him when he is stubborn.

  • @anoopsirdesai.3284
    @anoopsirdesai.3284 3 года назад +1

    I have Rhodesian ridgeback puppy 5 months old. His name is rusty.

  • @johnnygood4360
    @johnnygood4360 21 час назад

    I have owned multiple RR and babysat nine at one time a dozen in all. My observations are that RR are hunting dogs they are prey fixated. I never walked my dogs without leash in hand. They react to cats and birds even on leash. Once one male snapped lead out of my hand and chased a cat under a bus. Threw him across my shoulders and ran him to vet. Never whimpered amazing pain threshold second only to American pitbulls. Had an intruder my first RR chased offender and both impaled on starpickets stupid neighbour placed on my side of fence. I dislodged and threw offender in neighbours yard and rushed Sammy to vet. Again no whimpering whatsoever and vet stitched him up not after affects.
    Reality is that even on leash these dogs see something that activates their prey drive they will go air borne and fences walls buses and cars will not stop them. Second I have only been taken airborne by this breed GSD, Rottweilers, American Pitbulls Staffys, mastiffs etc do not have their explosive muscular takeoff.
    They are ambushed hunters by nature and may appear timid in fact they are constantly watching their environment and will react by fleeing without notice. Once walked past a house regularly no trouble whatsoever then one night he took off and spun around stalked a black motorbike that I never previously saw parked in that location. He was startled by seeing his first motorbike and it activated his flee and then attacked response.
    Also when RR are walking they tend to zigzag going across in front of you. This is a hunting response as they pick up a scent and being a hunting dog they just pick up a scent and go into lion tracking mode.
    They have a hard time following an owner because often they are looking for game. They are concentrating on hunting not your attention. So I never let mine of the leash. I had four at once on one occasion and I was paranoid looking everywhere for cats possums etc that may cause them to explosively react which they do at the most unexpected opportunity.

  • @alfonsoleonarenal3964
    @alfonsoleonarenal3964 8 месяцев назад

    Me gusta mucho Nala, quiero una perrita RR

  • @epbluestar3732
    @epbluestar3732 3 года назад

    The problem with my girl
    Is she will not sit on the bare floor so it is impossible to get her to sit outside.

  • @0116Lori
    @0116Lori 7 месяцев назад

    MEAN, lol just kidding. Thanks for the video

  • @fromblackbox
    @fromblackbox Год назад

    A girl is easyer, a boy is more difficult to handle, i have 3 rr