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Savannah007 · 03-02-2011, 12:49 PM

Sounds like you're all doing great! You'll be walking side by side in no time!!

jennzy · 03-17-2011, 07:55 PM

I recently learned that some dogs don't like the leash.
I didnt have any problem with Mickey when it came to the leash. One day i put the retractable leash on him and took him outside and did wonderful!

For coco, I also bought (a smaller) retractable leash and a harness. Firs ttime she was really afraid of it started shaking and trying to climb higher on the pillows. So the next day i bought her a new leash that wasn't retractable and tried again. Same thing. So I decided to put the harness on her and see what she does. She started to shake and not move. If anyone can help, I greatly would appreciate it!!!!

p.s coco is the same when i put a sweater on her too!

candigirl · 03-18-2011, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jennzy

I recently learned that some dogs don't like the leash.
I didnt have any problem with Mickey when it came to the leash. One day i put the retractable leash on him and took him outside and did wonderful!

For coco, I also bought (a smaller) retractable leash and a harness. Firs ttime she was really afraid of it started shaking and trying to climb higher on the pillows. So the next day i bought her a new leash that wasn't retractable and tried again. Same thing. So I decided to put the harness on her and see what she does. She started to shake and not move. If anyone can help, I greatly would appreciate it!!!!

p.s coco is the same when i put a sweater on her too!

Lexie used to be the exact same way, she wouldnt move and would literally sit in the same spot forever. Honestly it might sound mean but i just left the harness on her for like 2 or 3 days and she forgot she even had it on. I guess she got tired of sitting and sulking and decided not to let the harness stop her from having fun. She still doesnt really like the leash attached to her while she's inside but outside it's no problem because she loves going out.

Pam 19 · 03-18-2011, 06:56 AM

Teppi & I are going to puppy classes @ PetSmart. 1 of the things she's learning is loose leash walking. The classes are really good & she's learning alot. They teach you & your puppy what to do for different things & then you go home & practice. You might want to check into something like this. I'm glad I did. Pam

jennzy · 03-18-2011, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by candigirl

Lexie used to be the exact same way, she wouldnt move and would literally sit in the same spot forever. Honestly it might sound mean but i just left the harness on her for like 2 or 3 days and she forgot she even had it on. I guess she got tired of sitting and sulking and decided not to let the harness stop her from having fun. She still doesnt really like the leash attached to her while she's inside but outside it's no problem because she loves going out.

today for our 4th roof play time, i put her sweater on and her harness and bribed her with some treats. she ran around (more like followed me... wonder if shes afraid ill leave her if she doesnt run after me hehe) & it was a success!
i think every day when we go to the roof ill put her harness on. just in the apartment she lies down with her legs out.

perhaps tomorrow ill leave her harness on for a day & see hehe

& Teppi is lucky for puppy classes! i live in asia so puppy classes are really hard to come by and i found one at an army base but the new start date isnt until mid may because of the yellow dust and yuks!

jennzy · 04-04-2011, 03:42 AM

ive tried the treats, leaving the leash on while we're at home but once we go outside she doesn't budge. treats she doesn't care for. she just sits and shakes. even when we're just on our roof! i don't know what else to do!!!!

puppy classes don't start for another month in this area.

any other tips &/ advices?

Christinee · 04-04-2011, 06:18 AM

Charlie is doing much much better. He still wants to stop and smell every stand of grass and every piece of dirt, but when he isn't sniffing, he's walking with me.. yay.

seraphina · 02-27-2012, 09:15 AM

my 10 week old morkie pixel has no problem walking with her harness and leash on in the house but will become a bump on a log while outside. its currently winter in Canada so i have to put a sweater on her. while in the house she doesn't mind the sweater or harness but stops as soon as we go out the door. we have tried pulling the leash (gently) to force her to walk but she just drags herself like a cat on a leash. I've tried bribing her with treats but that only works for so long (under 2 minutes)

should i do mini walks with her inside with her sweater and harness on or should i wait till it warms up a bit and bring her outside?

seraphina · 02-29-2012, 11:28 AM

after much pulling and fussing pixel is finally walking on a leash with a harness and sweater. yes she is a little slow but atleast its progress. she is curious about outside but its still a bit chilly to stay out for more then a few minutes. on our walk to the store she even stopped to pee. so proud of her!

chachi · 02-29-2012, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by seraphina

after much pulling and fussing pixel is finally walking on a leash with a harness and sweater. yes she is a little slow but atleast its progress. she is curious about outside but its still a bit chilly to stay out for more then a few minutes. on our walk to the store she even stopped to pee. so proud of her!

Im glad you have made progress usually its that curiosity of the outside that gets them going. Good job on the persistance

sportschick · 03-05-2012, 01:26 PM

I went through the same thing with getting Beanie into a harness and walking. First I got the harness on her and led her around the kitchen with it using little treats to get her moving. I did this for a couple of days, then put a sweater on her and took her outside. She didn't want to move at first, but the treats helped. She LOVES food, so treats worked with her. At first, she sniffed at everything and I mean everything and she would not go very far. I just let her do her own thing for a couple of days just to get the energy out of her. Every time we went out, she went further and further up the street then back down the street. I mean this little doggie can MOVE. I am just about jogging with her for the first 15 minutes when we get out. I try to take her out at least twice a day. In the morning and I go home from work for lunch and take her out. I try to get her out at night after she eats too, but that doesn't always work out because I get home after 6:00 and it gets colder and still dark.

She actually walks/runs pretty much beside me now. AND she has peed outside!!! Yaaayyyy. She hasn't pooped outside yet, I am hoping that will happen too. When it gets warmer, I will be able to take her out right away at 7:30 a.m. and maybe the poop will happen. I am trying to train her to do both inside and outside. She actually goes right on the pee pads inside and I am thinking of making the ex-pen larger again because she pees and poops on the pad and then well, walks in it because the pen is smaller.

Anyway, I know what you all are going through. I have only had her for 3 weeks and let me tell you, the first 10 days were HORRIBLE. I really thought I was going to have to send her back and that I had made a terrible mistake getting her, being single and working all day. But Yorkies are really smart dogs, but VERY stubborn. Don't give up guys, you CAN do it. I posted here a lot for those 10 days and got a lot of support. Things are much better with my dog and I just love her to death. But, if she doesn't get her exercise, she is way too hyper.

I also got her when she was 7 mos. old and I feel like it has been harder with her because she is older and more "set" in the way she was at the breeder's house. But she is learning and I am learning (my first dog). It is a long, exhausting process, but totally worth it because these dogs are amazing!!

03-17-2011, 07:55 PM	#17
jennzy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: TOronto, Canada Posts: 804	I recently learned that some dogs don't like the leash. I didnt have any problem with Mickey when it came to the leash. One day i put the retractable leash on him and took him outside and did wonderful! For coco, I also bought (a smaller) retractable leash and a harness. Firs ttime she was really afraid of it started shaking and trying to climb higher on the pillows. So the next day i bought her a new leash that wasn't retractable and tried again. Same thing. So I decided to put the harness on her and see what she does. She started to shake and not move. If anyone can help, I greatly would appreciate it!!!! p.s coco is the same when i put a sweater on her too! __________________ <Mickey & Coco>

03-18-2011, 06:56 AM	#19
Pam 19 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gaffney, S.C. United States Posts: 62	Teppi & I are going to puppy classes @ PetSmart. 1 of the things she's learning is loose leash walking. The classes are really good & she's learning alot. They teach you & your puppy what to do for different things & then you go home & practice. You might want to check into something like this. I'm glad I did. Pam __________________ I am the Phoenix that has risen from the ashes with Teppi always by my side. I love & adore her every minute of everyday. Thank you my sweet Baby.

04-04-2011, 03:42 AM	#21
jennzy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: TOronto, Canada Posts: 804	ive tried the treats, leaving the leash on while we're at home but once we go outside she doesn't budge. treats she doesn't care for. she just sits and shakes. even when we're just on our roof! i don't know what else to do!!!! puppy classes don't start for another month in this area. any other tips &/ advices? __________________ <Mickey & Coco>

02-27-2012, 09:15 AM	#23
seraphina Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2010 Location: hamilton, ont Posts: 21	bump on a log/scared of outside? my 10 week old morkie pixel has no problem walking with her harness and leash on in the house but will become a bump on a log while outside. its currently winter in Canada so i have to put a sweater on her. while in the house she doesn't mind the sweater or harness but stops as soon as we go out the door. we have tried pulling the leash (gently) to force her to walk but she just drags herself like a cat on a leash. I've tried bribing her with treats but that only works for so long (under 2 minutes) should i do mini walks with her inside with her sweater and harness on or should i wait till it warms up a bit and bring her outside?

03-02-2011, 12:49 PM	#16
Savannah007 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: whitsett Posts: 5	Sounds like you're all doing great! You'll be walking side by side in no time!!

04-04-2011, 06:18 AM	#22
Christinee Donating YT Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bellflower, Ca, USA Posts: 2,437	Charlie is doing much much better. He still wants to stop and smell every stand of grass and every piece of dirt, but when he isn't sniffing, he's walking with me.. yay.

02-29-2012, 11:28 AM	#24
seraphina Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2010 Location: hamilton, ont Posts: 21	after much pulling and fussing pixel is finally walking on a leash with a harness and sweater. yes she is a little slow but atleast its progress. she is curious about outside but its still a bit chilly to stay out for more then a few minutes. on our walk to the store she even stopped to pee. so proud of her!

03-05-2012, 01:26 PM	#26
sportschick Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Reading, MA Posts: 261	I went through the same thing with getting Beanie into a harness and walking. First I got the harness on her and led her around the kitchen with it using little treats to get her moving. I did this for a couple of days, then put a sweater on her and took her outside. She didn't want to move at first, but the treats helped. She LOVES food, so treats worked with her. At first, she sniffed at everything and I mean everything and she would not go very far. I just let her do her own thing for a couple of days just to get the energy out of her. Every time we went out, she went further and further up the street then back down the street. I mean this little doggie can MOVE. I am just about jogging with her for the first 15 minutes when we get out. I try to take her out at least twice a day. In the morning and I go home from work for lunch and take her out. I try to get her out at night after she eats too, but that doesn't always work out because I get home after 6:00 and it gets colder and still dark. She actually walks/runs pretty much beside me now. AND she has peed outside!!! Yaaayyyy. She hasn't pooped outside yet, I am hoping that will happen too. When it gets warmer, I will be able to take her out right away at 7:30 a.m. and maybe the poop will happen. I am trying to train her to do both inside and outside. She actually goes right on the pee pads inside and I am thinking of making the ex-pen larger again because she pees and poops on the pad and then well, walks in it because the pen is smaller. Anyway, I know what you all are going through. I have only had her for 3 weeks and let me tell you, the first 10 days were HORRIBLE. I really thought I was going to have to send her back and that I had made a terrible mistake getting her, being single and working all day. But Yorkies are really smart dogs, but VERY stubborn. Don't give up guys, you CAN do it. I posted here a lot for those 10 days and got a lot of support. Things are much better with my dog and I just love her to death. But, if she doesn't get her exercise, she is way too hyper. I also got her when she was 7 mos. old and I feel like it has been harder with her because she is older and more "set" in the way she was at the breeder's house. But she is learning and I am learning (my first dog). It is a long, exhausting process, but totally worth it because these dogs are amazing!!