 Bad walking on a leash...
Finny is a retired breeder Biewer. She acts like a tornado on a leash... has to see completely all around her and barks at everything and nothing when walking past houses and yards. She knows where all the neighborhood dogs live, and will fence fight with them if I let her. Once we reach the woods, she calms down. I think something bad may have happened to scare or hurt her, she's almost uncontrollable around houses, dogs, and kids.
If I choke up (shorten my hold) on the leash, she will trip me up crossing in front of me and stopping then starting, barking the whole time.
I tried carrying her today past her worst areas and saw great improvement. She remained much calmer.
My question is: how do I pass this feeling of being safe in my arms to her when she's walking on the leash? |