I agree with Maximo. Treats will urge a pup to go forward along with alot of positive reinforcement. I also bought a long piece of nylon cord (about 10' long) and hooked it on the harness and just let my girl walk where ever she wanted while I followed her in the yard. As the days went on, I would roll up the nylon rope a little at a time in my hand to make it shorter. finally when the rope was about 6' long we graduated to the road or sidewalk. It took a couple of months with alot of patience but now she loves her walks.
__________________  Karen, mama to Macy and Molly  It is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled. (Mark Twain) |