Hey! The leash issue - introduce him more slowly, maybe. Also, collars can be rough on their little necks, harnesses are better. They also give you more control during leash walking.
Let the leash sit out in the middle of the floor, with a treat on top of it. Let your dog go up by himself, sniff it, check it out, and hopefully take the treat. Praise him! Make the leash seem like a GOOD thing. Don't force it on him because then he will always associate the leash with bad things. Also, every time you put him on the leash, do fun things! He'll begin to understand that leash = fun.
Potty training is so hard. Jackson's about 6 months now and not fully potty trained but he's close. You really have to either crate them or put them in some sort of an x-pen and let them out or on the pad all the time. It takes SO much time and patience. Schedule is key too and consistency. Every time they eat and drink water, they're going to have to go, so be sure you put them in the correct spot after eating or drinking. Get them on a good pottying schedule. |