We have just rescued a 3year old male Shar pei he is a delight in the house but as soon as we get him outside he is a nightmare. He doesn't listen, he pulls terribly and we have tried a few different leads etc.

Have bought a couple of halti harnesses one which was a muzzle which didnt agree with his nose and the other one is a harness which doesnt seem to do alot.we have also bought an ezy lead which takes off the edge of pulling abit?

Also if he see's a cat or another dog he goes absoloutley loopy. I think it is lack of socilisation. He seems to pull alot more when we take him somewhere new? But we just wondered if anyone had any tips on how to sort him out?

Any tips would be most appreciated as we would love to take him on lovely long walks but we end up getting frustrated.

p.s We have had him done which seems to have helped a little bit.

Hi Becki!

I'm afraid its back to basics
Great article by Karen Pryor about training not to pull (just click on that blue link to read)

You've mentioned various 'aids' but these are quick (or sometimes drastic) fixes. A Harness allows a dog to put its wieght into it and actually pull harder! and the anti-pull harness's ruin a dogs natural gait and movement.
         
You could join a training club, its reassuring to be in the company of other people struggling and learning, you can have a good laugh with each other and its great support cheering each other on and seeing how far you've all come. Plus it keeps you motivated to keep on and do it
I'd recommend Dog trainers who are registered with Association of Pet Dog Trainers the site will help you locate trainers local to you.

I Have always owned Huskies so I know what pulling's like
My dogs know when the harness goes on they can pull and when its collar and lead they walk to my side or just infront but on a loose lead.

It really doesn't take long to do and the joy of going to a good trainer means you'll learn positive rewarding training and will learn lots of tips and techniques to deal with the 'loopiness' and get his attention back onto you.

Hope this helps or gives you ideas.