How to Walk an Italian Greyhound on a Martingale Lead
If you own an Italian greyhound dog, you have probably learned how they can easily slip out of a regular collar. Fortunately, you can learn how to walk an Italian greyhound using a martingale lead. They are unable to slip out of this type of collar no matter how hard they try.
Supplies:
- Martingale lead
- Measuring tape
- Measure the greyhound’s neck using a flexible measuring tape. Purchase a martingale lead according to the neck measurement. Most greyhounds will have a neck measurement between 7 and 10 inches. If you cannot find a martingale lead in a pet store in your area, you may have to order it online. They are not always easy to find in a pet store. Search using the keywords “martingale lead” using your favorite search engine, such as Google or Bing.
- Put the loop of the martingale lead over the dog’s head until it is on his neck. Pull the lead so the loop will tighten around the neck. Make sure it isn’t too tight, but tight enough so he can’t pull his head out of it.
- Pick up the lead and start walking your greyhound. You can now use it as you would any leash. The dog may try to slip away from it, but when he does it will tighten around his neck and he won’t be able to pull his head out of it. After time, your dog will learn that he can’t do that, and he will stop trying to pull his head out of it. This will teach your dog to walk with you instead of constantly trying to get out of his collar.