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Originally Posted by Linda K  This is my first post, so I'll probably mess up, but I did want to tell you the hint I picked up on leash training in the Petsmart puppy class. My 5 month old Izzie had always been resistant and I didn't realize until class that she was afraid. I thought she was just strong willed.  The instructor told me to walk backward and tempt her with a treat. I couldn't believe how fast it worked. |
I tried the food and walking backwards but that didn't work. Ruger wears his harness everyday allday, so that's not the problem. The other day in the park I put the leash on him and just dropped it. The leash might as well have been tied to a tree. He'll romp and play with other dogs, but when I put the leash on it all comes to a halt.
I'm gonna let him drag it around the house, under supervision, and see if that helps. Part of the problem is that sometimes he will start shaking, and although it is cold here, he seems to love the snow and I don't know if he's nervous or cold.