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Originally Posted by bdbmamaw  One of our yorkies was the same way. We put the harness on her a little each day and increased the time. Wasn't long before she was used to it. Then we added the leash and just let her drag it around. (Keep an eye on her, as the leash can get caught on things and scare her.) In the beginning we just put the leash on while she sat in our lap and later let her drag it. It didn't take but a few days and she was fine with it. Pick up the leash periodically (after she gets used to it) and hold it without tugging on it. Then started putting some pressure on it, but make a game out of it. Then start moving her outside and she should be tugging on it herself so she can run. Then just start her heeling training. Good luck! |
We did basically the same thing with Calliope. I think it helped her to see our other dog on the leash. She wanted to keep up with him to. So once she got used the harness, then the leash, then the porch, then the side walk, then the drive way, now she goes wherever and acts like she owns the world.
