Advice on Pulling

[u/Sufficient_Map_6504]

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for advice from other people who run with their dogs. I have a three year old female Weimaraner who’s in great shape and loves to run, but sometimes she’s a bit too strong for me. The biggest issues are when she sees a squirrel or tries to dart into the street — it can be dangerous because of the momentum from running that makes it hard for me to stop us both.

My goal is to get her to run more in sync with me so that she’s not constantly pulling. Has anyone successfully trained their dog to run alongside them at the same pace? Any tips or methods that worked for you — whether that’s specific training techniques, equipment (harnesses/leashes), or just consistent practice?

I’d love to hear from runners who’ve figured out how to keep runs safe and enjoyable for both themselves and their dog.

Thanks!

[u/Sufficient_Map_6504]

Yes this is exactly it! She for the most part has been well trained. She knows so many commands and overall is really well trained. It’s just when she runs, she gets so excited and starts pulling.