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Originally Posted by Wallee  I have a problem with Wallee running away when he sees me bring out the harness. He will get excited about going for a walk but when he sees me pick up the harness he starts running.I usually refuse to get involved in his "chase me game" and so go and sit back down like we are not going out. When he isn't suspecting anything I will pick him up and put on his harness. It's weird cause he cowers a little when he knows I am putting it on. I have never done anything but positive/reward training with him so this behaviour seems weird to start. When I do get the harness on him he runs directly to the door ready for his walk...any ideas why the harness is such a big deal? I have tried two different kinds of harnesses. He also doesn't like to put his coat on, however I make him wear it when it is cooler out and am trying to prepare him for the long cold winters here in Canada. |
It is intimidating for dogs when we reach out to them to put on harnesses. Learnt this from the positive based trainer that it is naturally scary for them when we reach down for them. Pao has the same issue..he is excited about his walk but as soon as I pull out the harness, he runs away lol.