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03-20-2009, 06:46 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Woburn, Massachusetts, USA
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| Afraid to go outside Hello, I have a question. My 4 month old Bella seems to be afraid to be outside. I've been crate training her but I would like to take her for walks so that she can get some fresh air and learn to go potty outside but every time I take her outside she starts to shake and she lies down and won't move. She doesn't mind having her harness on but when I attach a leash she just freezes. She also freezes when I have the leash on her in the house. Could she be afraid of the leash? It's strange but when she goes back in the house, she calms down and is fine. What is the best way to get my baby girl to go outside and walk with me? Also, if my girl is afraid of the leach, what is the best way to get her used to it? Thanks, Ricky Last edited by ricky; 03-20-2009 at 06:49 PM. |
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03-21-2009, 05:33 AM | #2 |
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| Is there any place gated outside where you could let her off leash? Just so, at first, she can see that being outside CAN be fun. She may be associated the leash with being "held back" or "chained" or something. So first, you may want her to know outside is good. Bring special treats with you when you go outside to let her know she's going to get that treat every time she goes out - that may make her want to go out more because she knows "Oh, if I go outside, I'm going to get that treat." As for leash.... I wouldn't force her upon her really, then she definitely won't like the leash. Let the leash sit out on the floor every day, maybe even with a treat on top of it. Maybe put it by her crate or put it somewhere that she associates as a good thing. Let her check it out, sniff it, get used to it, and then slowly attach the leash to her harness. Just keep doing this every day and she should get used to it.
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YT 500 Club Member | Meg went through the exact same thing when she was 4 mo. She would be unsure about being on the leash, and going outside? Forget about it. She would sit at the door and cry. The goods news is that she quickly outgrew this phase. Bring a favorite toy outside with you so she can have something familiar. And give her some treats. To convince Meg to go outside, I would put a treat right by the door, then right outside the door frame, then a little further out, etc, until she was going out on her own. She would dart out, snatch the treat, then dash back inside, but at least she was learning that it was okay to be outside. Just take little steps. Let your dog get used to the front porch before you take her onto the steps, grass, cement, etc. As for getting her used to being on the leash, she will get used to it. I'd put Meg's leash on, then step a few feet away and squeak an irresistable squeaky toy. Meg couldn't resist investigating and would come explore. Then I'd move a little bit further away, etc. Just be patient. You don't want to introduce your pup to too much at once (and risk having a nervous, anxious dog). It took Meg probably 4 days before she was comfortable going in the hallway (I live in an apartment). Then it took another couple of days before she was comfortable walking on different colored tiles, and another day before she was comfortable going in the elevator. Baby steps! Of course, now Meg can't get enough of the hallway, elevator, outdoors, etc. Good luck!
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03-27-2009, 12:58 PM | #6 |
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| Remy was afraid of both the harness and lead when I put them on and attempted to "walk" him in the house. I initially thought that getting him acclimated inside would help with the transition to outside. At least with him - it did not work. He would just lay down and cling to the floor, completely not moving. Jack (hubby) suggested that we put the harness and lead on him, pick him up and carry him outside. Now, we live in the city so there is a lot of strange noise - car traffic, etc. For our first time we targeted a park that is across the street from our condo. We went in the middle of the day to a quiet area with few other people or animals around. Once we were outside and we put him down he was so interested to explore he forgot the harness and lead were connected to him. From that point we have not had any issue and as soon as he sees the harness he gets excited and ready to go! |
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