We have a four year old minature schnauzer. He has never been good at encountering other dogs while on lead, pulling, rearing up and lunging at other dogs and barking. He was well socialised and we did take him to puppy training classes but he was so disruptive we did not finish the course. He is better off lead but I do the majority of his walks and have 2 yr old DD with me in the buggy and as his recall is not brilliant, off lead is not always an option. He gets plenty of excersise - two walks a day and three mornings a week a dog walker comes and he is walked for an hour and a half with about six other dogs. The dog walker never ever has any issues with him and says he is a pleasure to walk.
He is getting worse - he pulls so hard on the lead and just starts barking madly as soon as we step out of the door. He seems anxious to me rather than agressive. It makes me so sad as he is the perfect dog in doors. He is fantastic with our DD which is amazing as we did have concerns as he was always a bit nervous of kids.
I just don't know what to do for him, nothing helps and he is getting worse. We've paid a trainer which made no difference, we've tried shushing him, distracting him with treats, a halti, nothing works. I was in almost in tears after walking him this afternoon, I feel so sad that he is obviously unhappy and I'm so sick of the looks from other dog owners who are obviously wondering why I can't control my dog.
Sorry this is so long and thank you if you've read this far. Hope someone can offer some advice.
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Miniature Schnauzer an absolute nightmare to walk - please help
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CinammonGirl · 23/09/2013 20:14
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