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Bobble Head · 05-13-2008, 02:08 PM

My little boy just turned 12 weeks old yesterday and he is finally walking on his leash properly.

My trick was to first train him in the house where he felt safe, all I did was attach the leash to him and i let him drag it around (in the house). Than I sat at one end of the hall and called him and when he came to me I gave him a treat. After he caught on and felt comfortable wearing the leash and harness I than took him outside.

morningsting · 05-13-2008, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dagibbie

Generally loves to walk, at first he did not. He is now 7 months old and wants to go out no matter how bad the weather is. However, he still fights the harness. I really think mine is a nudist at heart

He will not allow any clothing on him no matter how much snow (11 inches) and while he does not bite when I put the harness on, he will not help. He will curl his feet or stretch out his legs so I have to work to put it on him. If I leave it on after the walk he will sulk and try to rub it off on the drapes. Once I get the leash on the harness, he is at the door wanting to go out. It took a lot of tries to get him walking on the leash. Treats help. I am now trying to teach him not to chase the squirrels, rabbits, robins or anything else that is furry or has wings. He is doing better but it is just practice and time.

Lol, that sounds so cute (but I'm sure it can be frustrating at times)!

05-13-2008, 02:08 PM	#16
Bobble Head Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edmonton AB Posts: 80	My little boy just turned 12 weeks old yesterday and he is finally walking on his leash properly. My trick was to first train him in the house where he felt safe, all I did was attach the leash to him and i let him drag it around (in the house). Than I sat at one end of the hall and called him and when he came to me I gave him a treat. After he caught on and felt comfortable wearing the leash and harness I than took him outside.