walking on leash or not Free fell to direct me to any threads already posted re this (I wasn't sure what to search under). Both Lily (5mos) and my new yorkie, Lola (4 mos) both plant themselves and will not move when we take them for a walk on the leash. Is there any remedy short of dragging them along??? It turns an enjoyable walk into a battle. Also as a side note- is there a hair product like a mousse for yorkie hair to help it stand up or stay in place? I kind of like the spikey look. Just wondering. Thanks for any and all suggestions. |
Are you using a harness or a collar? Also are they used to wearing it? For hair product check out: Pure Paws Styling Products: Hairsprays, Gel, and Foam |
leash training yes, using harness which is attached to clothing (yap wrap) they are used to wearing it. |
if they are refusing to walk, it probably means they haven't totally adjusted to being outside. How often have you been taking them out? I would try to hold off on the actual walking part of being outside and try to find a quiet place to sit with them and let them sniff around and play. Lots of REALLY yummy treats as well. I'm not sure your yorkies like to do this too, but maybe bring out a piece of paper for them to shred while they're outside. Just so they become comfortable and associate being outside with good things. After a little while of this (it really shouldnt take too long) try taking a few steps forward and coaxing them to you with yummy treats. Don't drag them along, they'll just start associating outside with the negative. Hope this helps a little :) |
Start by having your dog beside you. Also a good idea to have some very good treats in your pockets. As you say "Let's go" or whatever command you want to give, start walking with your dog. Walk at your normal walking pace and talk to your dog while you walk. Tell her what a good girl she is and encourge her to follow you. You want her to be happy walking with you. Make it fun. Go ONLY a few feet, then stop. You can then praise her now and/or give her a treat. Practice for 5-10 minutes several times a day. Slowly increase the amount of distance before rewarding. If she stop at any time, do not pull on the leash. It usually cause a dog to plant the paws down. Instead keep encouring to follow you. Remember, keep it fun! |
You should train both dogs at home before ever going on a long walk. They aren't trained and by taking them out when they aren't, could actually dramatize them and make training very difficult. When they are trained to walk on a leash, take them for very short walks first, and very gradually make the walks a few feet longer at a time. |
leash Well Lily has been walking on a leash for 10 wks now and we have had puppy1 training so I don't think it's that she isn't used to the leash. I also have a dog walker which we started last week. She will walk sometimes and sometimes she just won't. Unfortunately I work all day so I can't practice slowly 3 times a day with her. She also plants when we are in the hallway of my bldg. It makes walking her difficult and not much fun altho up until now I didn't think she disliked walking. I have tried treats, making it a game, stopping with her and everything I can think of. She just stops until she is ready to walk. Interesting comment about not dragging her tho. Maybe she doesn't enjoy walking as much as I thought and I should just let her race around my coffee table all nite :-) That is sure easier for me. I'll keep trying. Thanks for the comments. |
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