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Jin · 07-29-2005, 05:14 AM

First I tried using a collar/leash combo to walk him outside but when he gets out, he doesn't move at all. He just stays in one spot, he'll probably stay there for a whole 30 minutes if I don't do anything. When I pulled on the leash a little bit to see if he'd start walking, he'd pull back a little or get dragged. Then I got him a harness and he still does the same thing. He doesn't walk or do anything when I pull on the leash a little. Anyone here have the same problem or have overcome the issue?

Lexi Rae · 07-29-2005, 06:11 AM

dont worry i had the same problem with lexi... there are just scared of the leash i think, cause w/o the leash she would walk. just keep trying, sooner or later she will walk...little by little

yorkieusa · 07-29-2005, 06:26 AM

Have you tried carrying him a short distance away and then putting him down to see if he'll walk back? Just a thought!

Ponyup · 07-29-2005, 06:34 AM

I think you might need to get a friend to help. My boy loves to go after people whether he's on the leash or not. If it's just me and him I can't get him to walk at all, but if I have my husband with us. I will send my husband on out ahead and Logan will go after him and then I walk behind holding the leash. When he does this praise him and give him a treat.

Annadoodle · 07-29-2005, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Jin

First I tried using a collar/leash combo to walk him outside but when he gets out, he doesn't move at all. He just stays in one spot, he'll probably stay there for a whole 30 minutes if I don't do anything. When I pulled on the leash a little bit to see if he'd start walking, he'd pull back a little or get dragged. Then I got him a harness and he still does the same thing. He doesn't walk or do anything when I pull on the leash a little. Anyone here have the same problem or have overcome the issue?

Sophie has two leashes...one regular...but when I put the flexi leash on...she runs and goes as if she isn't on a leash at all...then comes and walks beside me....

I like to put the other on to do any sort of training..but for fun walks...We do the flexi leash...lol

yorkieagility · 07-29-2005, 07:31 AM

All it is, is that he is not use to leashes and collars. Let him wear the harness or collar around the house. If he doesn't move you can lure him to move with treats. After he gets use to the harness/collar then attach the leash and let him drag it around. Do the same as when you have the harness/collar on. After awhile he will get use to wearing it. Just remember to keep an eye on him when he is dragging the leash just in case it get caught on something. Good luck

ReconsMomma · 07-29-2005, 07:31 AM

Try putting the leash and harness on when you are in the house or yard and let him drag it around for a little while. Make sure you supervise though. It will help him to get used to the leash.

Mystify79 · 07-29-2005, 09:44 AM

My Maltese didn't want to walk on a leash either.. It took having my husband come on walks with us and walk a few feet in front of him. Tuffy would take off to run after him and my husband would give him a treat and that's pretty much how we tought him to walk. Tuffy isn't big on walks so it's still a challenge to get him to move with his harness on. He still refuses to budge when we first get to the park and I have to walk out to the length of the leash before he realizes I'm serious about walking and he'll finally run to catch up with me. I try not to pull him because it just reinforces his already negative outlook on walks. I agree w/ Annadoodle about using a flexi leash, it really helped get Tuffy not hate walks as much.

Olivier · 07-29-2005, 09:58 AM

I have had this problem with Gioia . I took her in my arms and went on another street that she didn't recognized , she was so afraid that I walk away from her that ste started to follow , I never had this problem again .

typerk · 07-29-2005, 11:16 AM

I'm not sure how long you had your dog but mine did the same thing when we first got her. It had nothing to do with the leash/harness but being outside was just new to her. Your dog will come around soon enough.

Jin · 07-30-2005, 07:28 AM

Wow, typerk, I realized that about my dog today. He was just afraid of being outside. He goes running back into the house right when I open the door. However, he came around after being outside for an hour or so.. he starting walking around the grass and then in the backyard, he ran around so fast.. he looked like he was hopping like a little bunny. Didn't know he could run so fast.. I've got to keep an eye on him just in case he decides to run away one day cuz I'm going to have a hard time catching him. Oh yeah, I had him on the harness but I had to pull a bit to get him to move.. but he still resisted a lot... and walked sideways because of the harness moving to his side when being pulled.

I'm sure he'll get it down soon.

eshuser · 07-30-2005, 06:47 PM

I have the same problem with Callie, but for some reason she'll walk on it with my 5 year old. She won't for anyone else, but he's not always around when it's time to go out. I don't know what to do about it....I'm about to the point where I want to give up but I know I can't.

07-29-2005, 05:14 AM	#1
Jin Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Van Nuys, CA. (SFV) Posts: 54	help with walking the dog First I tried using a collar/leash combo to walk him outside but when he gets out, he doesn't move at all. He just stays in one spot, he'll probably stay there for a whole 30 minutes if I don't do anything. When I pulled on the leash a little bit to see if he'd start walking, he'd pull back a little or get dragged. Then I got him a harness and he still does the same thing. He doesn't walk or do anything when I pull on the leash a little. Anyone here have the same problem or have overcome the issue? __________________ Lucky's Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/?170548

07-29-2005, 06:34 AM	#4
Ponyup YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 1,252	I think you might need to get a friend to help. My boy loves to go after people whether he's on the leash or not. If it's just me and him I can't get him to walk at all, but if I have my husband with us. I will send my husband on out ahead and Logan will go after him and then I walk behind holding the leash. When he does this praise him and give him a treat. __________________ Ponyup Mom to LOGAN

07-29-2005, 09:44 AM	#8
Mystify79 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 565	My Maltese didn't want to walk on a leash either.. It took having my husband come on walks with us and walk a few feet in front of him. Tuffy would take off to run after him and my husband would give him a treat and that's pretty much how we tought him to walk. Tuffy isn't big on walks so it's still a challenge to get him to move with his harness on. He still refuses to budge when we first get to the park and I have to walk out to the length of the leash before he realizes I'm serious about walking and he'll finally run to catch up with me. I try not to pull him because it just reinforces his already negative outlook on walks. I agree w/ Annadoodle about using a flexi leash, it really helped get Tuffy not hate walks as much. __________________ Pixie 2005-2015 "If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever."

07-29-2005, 11:16 AM	#10
typerk YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 252	I'm not sure how long you had your dog but mine did the same thing when we first got her. It had nothing to do with the leash/harness but being outside was just new to her. Your dog will come around soon enough. __________________ http://www.dogster.com/?156534.

07-30-2005, 07:28 AM	#11
Jin Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Van Nuys, CA. (SFV) Posts: 54	Wow, typerk, I realized that about my dog today. He was just afraid of being outside. He goes running back into the house right when I open the door. However, he came around after being outside for an hour or so.. he starting walking around the grass and then in the backyard, he ran around so fast.. he looked like he was hopping like a little bunny. Didn't know he could run so fast.. I've got to keep an eye on him just in case he decides to run away one day cuz I'm going to have a hard time catching him. Oh yeah, I had him on the harness but I had to pull a bit to get him to move.. but he still resisted a lot... and walked sideways because of the harness moving to his side when being pulled. I'm sure he'll get it down soon. __________________ Lucky's Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/?170548

07-29-2005, 06:11 AM	#2
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	dont worry i had the same problem with lexi... there are just scared of the leash i think, cause w/o the leash she would walk. just keep trying, sooner or later she will walk...little by little

07-29-2005, 06:26 AM	#3
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Have you tried carrying him a short distance away and then putting him down to see if he'll walk back? Just a thought!

07-29-2005, 07:31 AM	#6
yorkieagility YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: House Of York Posts: 1,079	All it is, is that he is not use to leashes and collars. Let him wear the harness or collar around the house. If he doesn't move you can lure him to move with treats. After he gets use to the harness/collar then attach the leash and let him drag it around. Do the same as when you have the harness/collar on. After awhile he will get use to wearing it. Just remember to keep an eye on him when he is dragging the leash just in case it get caught on something. Good luck

07-29-2005, 07:31 AM	#7
ReconsMomma BANNED! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Janesville WI Posts: 2,483	Try putting the leash and harness on when you are in the house or yard and let him drag it around for a little while. Make sure you supervise though. It will help him to get used to the leash.

07-29-2005, 09:58 AM	#9
Olivier Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,999	I have had this problem with Gioia . I took her in my arms and went on another street that she didn't recognized , she was so afraid that I walk away from her that ste started to follow , I never had this problem again .

07-30-2005, 06:47 PM	#12
eshuser YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SE Kansas Posts: 276	I have the same problem with Callie, but for some reason she'll walk on it with my 5 year old. She won't for anyone else, but he's not always around when it's time to go out. I don't know what to do about it....I'm about to the point where I want to give up but I know I can't. __________________ Emily & Callie