Try wrapping the lead under his belly and around his back in front of his back legs like a half hitch. Now you’ve got him at the neck and his hips. It’s called the Belly Wrap -
Going to try that. Thank you.
I like what she said about a harness. In that it just gives the dog more pulling power.
Wow. Just Wow.
I tried that. It made all the difference in the world. Rocky walked next to my side and did not pull.
I was able to hold on to the end of the leash with just two fingers and did not have to grip it tightly and firmly as before.
The real test was when we walked by a deer. Before he would pull and strain with all his 85 lbs. to get to that deer. Now he is still fully interested, but he was entirely controllable and posed no real threat.
Thanks very much for posting that video!