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I walk both of my dogs-staffy x kelpie and staffy x mastiff together with the stroller,when I first started getting them used to the Idea I walked one at a time (just out the front nowhere special)It took about a week each,once they both "followed" I brought the other dog in,we then did a few laps of the front yard to make sure they remembered what i expected ,added the bub and off we went,as soon as they got ahead a bit we would simply stop until they came to heel,once in position started again.I believe it should be fine it works very similar to a "halti" but is much lighter-the best way I can describe it is "power steering for dogs".I also still take my halters with me and use them as a threat if they play up

I have tried the "LUPI" harness and found like most harnesses they tend to build up the strenth in the chest/shoulders-making them pull harder ,I really prefer the "black dog Halter"(older style one).I too have the problem of walking with a stroller and found a few lessons without the bub work wonders,both of my dogs are now happy to "Follow" rather than pull ahead,by the way after a couple of months on the halters and getting to know what i expect of them both are now on regular collars and don't pull.

what brand of halti are you using?I find the "Black Dog halter" is much better than the "halti" or "gentle leader",it is lighter and the dog accepts it better also they do not slip around as much.I would get the dog to sit when other dogs are approching,using food rewards allow him to lick the food but not take it unless he remains calm,Does your dog ever get to have free play with other dogs?My dog started on a halter and is now on a regular collar.

Being that she is only 3mths old I would either continue using "drop" or "down" if you play fetch with her I would use down as generally we all use drop to get things off our dogs.Use food rewards by first getting her to sit that way your half way there to start with,then let her sniff the food and slowly take it down to the floor,right between her front legs and hold it there- do not let her get the treat till she has dropped.I teach puppy pre school and advanced dog training and have found this method the most effective with puppies and also they learn to think for themselves rather than waiting to be pushed into position.hope this helps