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07-25-2007, 09:06 PM | #1 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jacksonville
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| Question on Walking I have a question on how to get Bobby to walk with me? He's about 4 months.. so I know he's young but any starter tips?
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07-25-2007, 10:06 PM | #2 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san diego
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| I'd say start him on some smooth surfaces, and just start slowly trying to walk him. some Yorkies will just start walking, but most will kind of put their paws out and try to stop. that's why you start on smooth surfaces so they don't scrape their paws. they'll eventually learn. just be patient
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07-25-2007, 10:12 PM | #3 |
YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canada
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| Baby steps ! we got her walking down our porch.. than along our drive way. We took baby steps with her and now she is doing just fine... she still has her tail hidden , but it will eventually come out lol. Bring plenty of treats. and I usually bring a bottle of water with me for her. |
07-25-2007, 10:26 PM | #4 |
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| Take Treats with you and Praise the Puppy a lot. Worked with Maya and we are now on an after - Dinner - Walk every day for about 15 min. But I started way earlier then 4 Months.
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07-26-2007, 04:36 AM | #5 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jacksonville
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| Yeah, I take Bobby to the park and he's really good about walking.. just not with me, LOL! Thank you for the tips! I'll keep trying!
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