Chesney loves me too much (?)

[SallyC]

How do you react when he comes back to you? Do you fuss or scold? I do think he needs more walks with people other than you, and to just relearn leash manners. How old are the boys? Could they walk him, even a short distance?

Thanks for the reply! When Chesney comes back I ignore him--not scolding or fussing. My boys are all in their 20's and have taken him to the park/woods when I am not at home--that works great!

[Karen]

Good, just keep that up, and have them walk him when you are home a few times until he gets used to being walked by NOT mom!

[akitrix]

If you're home try going to another room, door closed, before someone else takes him out. If he doesn't see you it may be easier while training, once he discovers he can have fun and be safe without you, then you can go beack to "normal"
Try a martingale collar, they adjust precisely, but if short necked, small head, then use a harness.