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Distractions when walking Yorkie Hi- I have an 11-month old Yorkie that still seems to struggle with walking on his leash. Now that the weather has gotten nicer outside he loves to go for walks, but as soon as he sees another person or dog he thinks he needs to go where they are. I have taken him through 2 10-week training sessions at PetSmart and he does just fine when we're there, but as soon as we are outside the distractions are too much. I have tried where I don't move when he pulls on his leash, but he seems to be just fine sitting there and not moving, just watching everyone. It gets very frustrating sometimes, as he will just lay down and not move if I try to get him to walk in another direction. I have also tried heal, but again he is just so stubborn and won't move if I'm not going where he wants to. This won't be as big of a problem if there weren't a soccer field and playground right next to our house. It's going to be a long summer if I can't get him to understand that he doesn't have to go up to everyone he sees. Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated. |
He's still a baby Yorkie doing what all baby Yorkies do. Everything is wonderfully new to him and you have to see how they view their world. They are eagar to explore their new surroundings and greet everyone they see. Just make sure you are consistant and persistant with your training, but at the same time, don't deny him the pleasure of checking out his surroundings, and meeting new people, but let it be on your terms, not his. |
My dog used to do this, but I have started taking my dog to our community dog park. He gets the interaction he craves and needs, and when I walk him at home, he is much easier to handle. We are to the point now where *sometimes* he doesn't even want to bother with other dogs when we are out on our walks. How much has your dog been socialized? BTW: My dog turns 1 in five days, so he is around the same age as yours. |
You can carry a little squeaky furry toy when you walk him and use it to keep his attention on you. |
He is very socialized. I take him to daycare at least once a week. I am hoping that it is just because he's still a puppy and will grow out of it. Thanks to everyone for their suggestions! |
Buddy is five and when he sees another dog he lays down looks up at me and wants to meet the dog. He won't budge until he get's his own way. If it's a big dog he get's aggressive if he does not know him. He has turned into a social butterfly this past year. |
This is a twofold problem really .... First is the proper way of healing when he is on a leash and the other is his distractility His "doggy ADD" :rolleyes: As far as his healing on the leash with you correctly if he pulls you stop .... STOP do not let him pull you and you make a slight yank on the lead when he settles down and again you start again and not before The distractability is handled by acclimatizing him to things that get him crazy take him out after he's better on a leash with you Have treats ready when something you know is heading your way stop distract him by calling his name You can even block him by getting between him and the distraction show him the treat and let him nibble at it in your hand but don't give it to him until the thing that makes him crazy passes |
The trainer suggested to give a treat when they are doing what you want. As far as disciplining, she said to walk the other way with them once they tug on the leash. We need to work with Maggie as she definitely pulls. And when see another dog she hops over to them (as Hot Rod did-but know he doesn't pull at all). If she sees a bird, it's all over. We definitely need to work one on one with her. |
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