Most dogs love their walk but there could be something that your dog encountered on one of his walks that has made him skiddish. Does the dog walker walk just your dog or does this person take other dogs along? Did they encounter a problem with another dog at some time while they were out. It does sounds strange.
Maybe try just taking him out for potty breaks and doing one short walk either in the morning or at night for a while. If he is happy with this situation you could leave it like that but the fact that he liked walking at first and then didn't like it anymore leads me to think something has scared him or something unpleasant has happened while he was out. Of course he still may be adjusting to the fact that he is in a new home. Yorkies can be very sentimental and he could be a bit depressed.
If he liked walking when it was warmer and you have noticed a problem since the temperatures have dropped it could have to do with the fact that he is cold. A good fleece coat might help.
The only other thing I can think of is a health issue. Has he had a good check up by a vet recently? If not he probably should go. Have them check out his joints while he is there. Some dogs have a genetic predisposition for joint dysfunction. |