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Lola Calhoun · 06-30-2006, 01:16 PM

Hi there, I have a 16 week old female and for some reason, when she has a collar or harness on, she will walk around but as soon as I hook that leash on she wont have it. She lays down right there and will not move. I live in an apartment complex and we are required to have all dogs on a leash so I cant let her roam around without one, any suggestions?

Gingergirlsmom · 06-30-2006, 01:18 PM

Give her time, I think all pups fight the leash initially.

Someone else can give better advice on training though.

Rockster's Mom · 06-30-2006, 01:42 PM

Rocky did the same thing. My dog trainer said to leave the leash attached to him so that he would get use to it. The trainer also said that when the pup does something you do not want him/her to do you can correct them faster, than chasing the around to house first.

Tiger's Mom · 06-30-2006, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Lola Calhoun

Hi there, I have a 16 week old female and for some reason, when she has a collar or harness on, she will walk around but as soon as I hook that leash on she wont have it. She lays down right there and will not move. I live in an apartment complex and we are required to have all dogs on a leash so I cant let her roam around without one, any suggestions?

please, please do not walk your baby on a collar . . . only harness. It is bad for their tiny, tiny neck . . . hope someone can help you out with your problem.

Lola Calhoun · 06-30-2006, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiger's Mom

please, please do not walk your baby on a collar . . . only harness. It is bad for their tiny, tiny neck . . . hope someone can help you out with your problem.

oh no, I dont walk her on her collar, they are for walking around the apartment and in my opinion are there just to be pretty

I should have said that in my first post, I just wanted to be clear that she doesn't seem to mind having a collar on, or a harness. Its just the leash, even when I put it on & hold it so, in my opinion, she wouldn't even be able to feel it, but somehow, she knows, and HATES it

daisysis · 07-11-2006, 02:11 PM

Daisy just got it how to walk on the leash. she is 11wks. I changed my harness and leash to a very light wieght one the leash and harness is all in one and it only wraps around there legs it is adjustable also. it is made by a daisy company you can it in many pretty colors at pet smart. let her walk arround the house with it on even play with it with her while she has it on. and give her lots of good girl talks and tiny treats don't give up she'll get it.
my pups now see the leash and dance all over just to go for a walk and they sit still to put it on. WONDERFUL...

PRYork · 11-26-2006, 03:32 PM

My puppy won't walk on his leash if he's on the pavement. He has started to explore in the grass with me holding his leash, but he won't budge on the pavement.

How is your dog doing? Any progress?

FirstYorkie · 11-27-2006, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by PRYork

My puppy won't walk on his leash if he's on the pavement. He has started to explore in the grass with me holding his leash, but he won't budge on the pavement.

When he's not looking, I'd scatter some treats around you and ahead of you on the pavement. Make that pavement an exciting place to be!

06-30-2006, 01:16 PM	#1
Lola Calhoun Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Posts: 153	Not walking on leash Hi there, I have a 16 week old female and for some reason, when she has a collar or harness on, she will walk around but as soon as I hook that leash on she wont have it. She lays down right there and will not move. I live in an apartment complex and we are required to have all dogs on a leash so I cant let her roam around without one, any suggestions?

06-30-2006, 01:18 PM	#2
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,186	Give her time, I think all pups fight the leash initially. Someone else can give better advice on training though. __________________ Can't wait to meet you at.... the 2009 YorkieTalk Meetup in Alexandria Ginger Bernie Kitty RIP ~ Fritz, Shelby, Kirby ~

07-11-2006, 02:11 PM	#6
daisysis YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 1,061	Daisy just got it how to walk on the leash. she is 11wks. I changed my harness and leash to a very light wieght one the leash and harness is all in one and it only wraps around there legs it is adjustable also. it is made by a daisy company you can it in many pretty colors at pet smart. let her walk arround the house with it on even play with it with her while she has it on. and give her lots of good girl talks and tiny treats don't give up she'll get it. my pups now see the leash and dance all over just to go for a walk and they sit still to put it on. WONDERFUL... __________________ Sissy..Lilly..Maggie

11-26-2006, 03:32 PM	#7
PRYork YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 2	Walking on a Leash My puppy won't walk on his leash if he's on the pavement. He has started to explore in the grass with me holding his leash, but he won't budge on the pavement. How is your dog doing? Any progress? __________________ Lawra

06-30-2006, 01:42 PM	#3
Rockster's Mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 1,275	Rocky did the same thing. My dog trainer said to leave the leash attached to him so that he would get use to it. The trainer also said that when the pup does something you do not want him/her to do you can correct them faster, than chasing the around to house first.