dog walking while pregnant

I would try the pinch collar if I were you. People sometimes give these a bad rep but they are only bad when used improperly. They are great when used correctly. If all else fails call Cesar Milan! (I’m not kidding, he’s wonderful with dogs and seems to hold a high regard for people who are trying to include their dogs as a part of the family while keeping everyone safe.)

Thanks for the great advice. I currently use a regular body harness, which doesn’t seem to do much good. I will try some of the different collars/tools.

Never put yourself in a situation where you and the child could be hurt. If the dog is that strong he could pull you down and hurt you and/or your unborn baby. Have someone else to walk him for you. It is not worth the risk. You and baby come first.

if you’re worried that you might hurt the baby, don’t. Period.

I too am pregnant and have two Boxers, one does not really pull and the other pulls hard. We currently use a choke chain and it does very little to stop the pulling. I recommend the lead that goes around the face as it pulls the dog’s neck around everytime they pull. Your dog will not like it at first, but you they will get use to it. Plus you have to think about your comfort level while pregnant.