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01-10-2007, 08:51 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Westchester
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| Walking on Leash I've attempted this with 0 luck. Cody is only 13 weeks, but i read that we should try to put him on a leash and maybe take him out of our apt or maybe to the lobby of out apt building Any suggestions, he just grabs on the lead and doesn't let go. I tried putting a whole jar of peanut butter in his face, cause he LOVES it, but still nothing |
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01-10-2007, 08:59 AM | #2 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| Mine wouldnt walk with the leash the first time untill i took them outside. Then they were interested in all the goings on outside and walked
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01-10-2007, 09:05 AM | #3 |
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| If he's only 13 weeks then I'm guessing he hasn't had all of his shots yet? Until he's finished all of his vaccines, I wouldn't be taking him out very much at all - he will be very susceptible to germs/disease. Try getting him used to the leash while in your apartment at first. It sounds like he's not afraid of the leash, so that's a good thing already (Oscar was deathly afraid of the leash when i first started with him, he would not MOVE and shook like crazy!). When the leash is on him, if he tries to bite at it, tell him NO firmly and remove it from his mouth. Just keep doing that - reward him with a treat for keeping it out of his mouth, or for letting it go on his own when you say NO. It's all about praise praise praise - he'll learn. Once you get outside, if he's still biting and trying to tug or play, just stop walking - tell him NO and remove the leash. Start walking again and if he starts to bite/pull again, then stop. He should start to learn that biting/pulling means he's not going to get to go anywhere.
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01-13-2007, 07:08 AM | #4 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005
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| He's way to young to start leash training. What you can do if you want is put the leash on him for short periods during the day (15 min.) and let him wander around with it on just to get used to the feeling. Of course keep a close eye on him with the leash on. You could do this for a week or so and then try it outside...same thing...let him wander around with it on just to get used to the feeling. I would do this for a few months. After that you can try short walks and lengthen the time each day. Good Luck! |
01-13-2007, 09:30 AM | #5 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Iowa
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| I put a leash on Gracie and attached it to my belt loop. She follows me around the house a lot so I figured this is the best way to be able to watch her and get her use to the leash at the same time. It took us about a week and she would walk freely with the leash on. It also teaches them to stay by your side instead of out in front of you when walking on a leash which can be good in cases of being in public and her protection. I would suggest putting the leash on for short periods inside the house as well. Worked for me!
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01-13-2007, 05:04 PM | #6 |
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| Start with just letting him drag the leash around. Have an old one just for that purpose. He should always have a drag lead on when you are home and can supervise him. Later, it will come in handy during training, probably sooner than you think!
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