Your dog’s neck is much more delicate than you think. As with humans, nerves and arteries pass through this area of their anatomy, there is the esophagus and trachea , the mandibular gland, the thyroid, there are lymph nodes and the cervical vertebrae are located. It is a very sensitive area that can be subjected to continuous tugs and pressure, such as those exerted on it if the furry does not know how to walk, or rather, he has not been taught to walk (he walks by jerking) and wears a collar . Side effects can be quite serious: joint pain, increased intraocular pressure, hernias, chronic pain and even behavioral problems.
How can the tension of the leash affect the behavior of the dog? Very simple, this tension generates stress in the animal and the jerks can cause cramps … In these circumstances, would you be in a good mood? Certainly not. That is without counting on him becoming antisocial and not having a doggy friend. The explanation is that dogs also communicate through their body language, body language that is affected by the tension of the leash . The dog does not walk naturally or emit those signals that serve other dogs to know their intentions. What the furry one does is pull the other canids in a straight line. They, not knowing your intentions, will not give you a good reception. If the situation repeats, it is possible that your dog begins to hate his peers and becomes antisocial.
Anti-pull solutions
The ideal is to educate the dog to learn to walk : calm, without jerking, obeying your words … This way we will not give place to the problem to take root. If your pet is already pulling the leash when you go out, it is time to change his collar for an anti-pull harness , which distributes the tension over the chest, an area stronger and less painful than the neck. Also, with a harness it will be easier to handle a large and strong animal.
Next, we will tell you about the dangers of a dog pulling on the leash while wearing a collar.
