stressed and tired

[max_crank]

How do I stop my kelpie from barking, crying and pulling everytime I put his lead on and go to open the gate? I know hes excited that im taking him for a walk but its getting harder and harder to take him when hes so out of control.. its getting to the point were I get scratches cos hes trying to get through me and the gate.. Please help me

[CRSeaside]

With my dog I remind her of her obedience training at meal times everyday.
Her basic sit. Stay.  If you can teach your dog this at meal time, then it's easy to incorporate the behavior at walk time too!  Pamela

[Margot49]

How old is your dog?  Sounds frustrating.  Has he had any training at all?  If nit, I suggest you sign up for a least a basic obedience class.  There are training methods to control this but can be difficult and long to try to explain here.
Please look up NILF ( Nothing In Life Is Free) dog training.  You have to be consistent and patient.  New behaviors are seldom learned overnight.

I would start by teaching him a Sit and Stay command at home.  Then work into putting the leash on and give the command.  When he does this, reward him.  Teaching him to heel will help. Another method to us is an about face.  If he starts pulling you, you abruptly turn around and go in the opposite direction and stop.  Try walking again, he pulls, do an about face.  Some eventually get the idea that if they pull, they are going to end up going nowhere.  Some dogs train more easily then others.

Another thing you might try us a Gentle Leader or a no pull lead.  You can look them up on the Internet.

Another good source might be Cesar Milan's web site.

Do look up,NILF and really consider an obedience class.  They are usually once or twice a week but you still have to work daily with the dog at home.  You may have a PetsMart near you that offers classes but that would not be my first choice.  You might check with your Vet or check your area fir dog trainers.

Good luck and keep us posted.