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SaraHawk · 07-22-2009, 12:32 PM

I don't want you to think that i was a bad yorkie mom when I said "dragged". rereading that, it looks like awful advice actually! haha! But what I meant, is that a slight tug I guess... the trainer said you need to make them feel like they have to come with you and that the power lies within you, and that is easier to manage with a collar versus a harness.. she also said keep your head up and don't act as if you are asking the dog to walk, but tell the dog "hey we're walking here" because that is what dogs in packs do, they just go rather than ask....

I guess that i what i was trying to say in my earlier post! I am sorry if it sounded awful!

Also, I agree with Teresa, 10 weeks is really young for a puppy, and it is hard for a new doggie to get used to anything, much less a leash.. he may not even be used to a collar or harness at this point! I think also, that when your pup gets used to the idea of the leash, harness, collar, etc. that praise and rewards are so important! and this helps with your relationship with your dog in the long run too.. and will make other training tasks easier as well.

Sara

07-22-2009, 12:32 PM	#7
SaraHawk Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Johnson City, TN Posts: 49	I don't want you to think that i was a bad yorkie mom when I said "dragged". rereading that, it looks like awful advice actually! haha! But what I meant, is that a slight tug I guess... the trainer said you need to make them feel like they have to come with you and that the power lies within you, and that is easier to manage with a collar versus a harness.. she also said keep your head up and don't act as if you are asking the dog to walk, but tell the dog "hey we're walking here" because that is what dogs in packs do, they just go rather than ask.... I guess that i what i was trying to say in my earlier post! I am sorry if it sounded awful! Also, I agree with Teresa, 10 weeks is really young for a puppy, and it is hard for a new doggie to get used to anything, much less a leash.. he may not even be used to a collar or harness at this point! I think also, that when your pup gets used to the idea of the leash, harness, collar, etc. that praise and rewards are so important! and this helps with your relationship with your dog in the long run too.. and will make other training tasks easier as well. Sara Last edited by SaraHawk; 07-22-2009 at 12:36 PM.