You're getting an answer for the harness. Duke pulled a lot and I've found him easier to control with a harness, plus there's no danger of them doing any damage to their throat from pulling too hard. Won't make them cough and such as when pulling hard with a collar. It'll just take a little bit of work with him. Also, a shorter lead would be good in teaching him to heal, and then when he started that barking, you could still stop walking and maybe teach him to sit beside you. Then, when he stops barking, start walking again. Sorry you're getting so many different answers.