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Old 11-03-2009, 10:09 AM   #1
Reinell
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Default Runs away when leash and harness come out - odd behaviour

Hi everyone,

I have understood that many dogs enjoy going for walks - so much so that when they hear the word "walk" or see their leash they dance and twirl in excitement. My last dog did this anyway. My little Rocky seems to hate his harness and leash so much that when he sees it he retreats back into the room often walking behind furniture to get away!!

It is so weird - and I was frustrated today. It is cold out today - near freezing - and he needed his hoodie on too. This made things even worse and he really hid from me when I wanted to take him out.

Rocky loves walks when he gets out there and is very happy in general - he just hates the harness! He doesn't wear a harness/collar inside, only when he is walked. It's like his personality changes when he has a harness on. He is not as daring, bold, and adventurous. The same weird behaviour change also happens when he's in clothes. He absolutely needs clothes as it is so cold here.

Does anyone else have this problem with their Yorkie or have any solutions on how to solve it? I have tried the treat thing, it doesn't seem to work that well.
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