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Old July 22nd, 2004, 10:25 PM
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Exclamation Stay Still Jin Help!!!!!!

Well Jins old collar broke off and my trainer gave me a new one. Its a harness. I CANT GET IT ON JIN. And I cant go to school without it. He runs away from me and fidgest and bites my arm when I try to put it on him. Any suggestions?
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Old July 22nd, 2004, 10:38 PM
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It sounds like he's a little unsure of you and also may think it's part play at the same time.

Is it a harness that goes around both front legs and the belly? How does it fasten? Did you get the instructor to show you how to use it and fasten it properly?
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Old July 22nd, 2004, 11:15 PM
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yes..you pull the head strap for the body strap to tighten and you tihten the body strap for the head strap to tighten..intrustions on back..he bites me when i try to put it on.
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Old July 22nd, 2004, 11:25 PM
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Well you have to get him to trust you first. Don't just force it on him. Let him sniff it and explore it, show him it's okay to be near it that it's a good thing.

He'll 'try' to squirm but get it on him once, give him a treat and as soon as you get it on take him for a walk.

While you're getting ready say something like 'walk time', get him to sit and give him a treat.

It may be a struggle at first but once he associates that with his walks then you should have no trouble.
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Thanks Luba !
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Old July 22nd, 2004, 11:55 PM
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But when he gets near it he chews on it and bites it
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Old July 23rd, 2004, 12:48 PM
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Yes it'll be tough at first like I said but show him that you're in control. Talk happy talk to him and try to distract him just long enough until you get it on him. Then once it's on, go for your walk. Nobody said it was easy!
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