A Yorkie that does not like to go on walks?

[ambocken]

Ours is afraid of the dark! She will go out fine during the day... but as soon as the sun goes down she wants nothing to do with going outside for a walk or otherwise!

Maybe there is something that is worrying her. Try going out a different door if you can, or starting your walk in a different direction.

[terrierfan]

Just to let you know when my little Yorkie came to me (in March) she didn't know what grass or a leash or even walks was (she was abused). She was the same way she would hide from me when it was time for walking. I just learned both of her back knees are bad. Some day she will need surgery. But the doctor was telling me one leg was worse then the other where her knee cap goes in and out. He thought that is why she didn't want to go for walks because it hurt her. I go on small walks with her and she does fine. But believe me it has been a struggle. Hopefully that is not the situation for you!! Good luck

[manina]

Originally Posted by terrierfan

Just to let you know when my little Yorkie came to me (in March) she didn't know what grass or a leash or even walks was (she was abused). She was the same way she would hide from me when it was time for walking. I just learned both of her back knees are bad. Some day she will need surgery. But the doctor was telling me one leg was worse then the other where her knee cap goes in and out. He thought that is why she didn't want to go for walks because it hurt her. I go on small walks with her and she does fine. But believe me it has been a struggle. Hopefully that is not the situation for you!! Good luck

Thank-u for this story and for making her part of your life.
It's so very sad when u hear these poor little things get abused,
Hope she does better.
God bless, will keep u both in our prayer!
bark@ulater!!!!!
manina,miley,max

[Patti]

My Pixie hated going on walks, I would carry her out the door put her on the ground and she would hit the ground like she wanted to crawl into it. The other 2 like to walk. I can only walk them when someone goes with because I am too afraid of trying to grab 3 if needed. So lately my dtr has been going on walks with us and she discovered that if you drop Pixie's leash she will walk so nicely right along side me, I never am more than an inch away so I can grab her, also we live in a very quiet neighborhood, with no through traffic. My dtr has the other 2 on leashes so I can give Pixie my full attention. She loves walking now, but if I pick up her leash she hits the ground and refuses to budge. She was not abused but older when I got her and had not been on a leash. I cannot explain why she walks without the leash being held on to other than she is the pack leader of the 3 and feels she doesn't want to be restrained. It is so nice to be able to take all 3 for walks now.

[Lisa and Pic]

Originally Posted by Patti

My Pixie hated going on walks, I would carry her out the door put her on the ground and she would hit the ground like she wanted to crawl into it. The other 2 like to walk. I can only walk them when someone goes with because I am too afraid of trying to grab 3 if needed. So lately my dtr has been going on walks with us and she discovered that if you drop Pixie's leash she will walk so nicely right along side me, I never am more than an inch away so I can grab her, also we live in a very quiet neighborhood, with no through traffic. My dtr has the other 2 on leashes so I can give Pixie my full attention. She loves walking now, but if I pick up her leash she hits the ground and refuses to budge. She was not abused but older when I got her and had not been on a leash. I cannot explain why she walks without the leash being held on to other than she is the pack leader of the 3 and feels she doesn't want to be restrained. It is so nice to be able to take all 3 for walks now.

That is so interesting about Pixie liking to walk without you holding the leash. Hmmmm. I'll have to try it in a quiet area.

[Patti]

I know it is so weird. Just got back from walking them with the neighbor girl who comes over to play with them and we walked all over and as long as no one held her leash she walks fine. It has taken me almost 2 1/2 years to get her to walk outside on a leash! I am so happy. I am hoping eventually she will let me hold it while she walks.

[shawnzeppi]

Originally Posted by manina

Thank-u for this story and for making her part of your life.
It's so very sad when u hear these poor little things get abused,
Hope she does better.
God bless, will keep u both in our prayer!
bark@ulater!!!!!
manina,miley,max

Could not agree more!!!

In our Ms Daisy's case, I really doubt its a medical issue, as she will fetch and play chase with her brother, and also does a lot of the Jack Russel jumping thing evey time she greets me (which I try to discourage because I dont want her to damage her knees, but its hard to get her to stop).

[shawnzeppi]

A lot of great posts, I'm glad that my girl is not the only one out there who puts up a fuss about walking. Tonight when we went, I asked her if she wanted to go for a walk and she continued to just stare out the back window (we have a fox family who walk in back of our house each night around this time). SO I thought that could be it, maybe she was too caught up in waiting for Mr. fox? Eventually she did come though, and went on a normal walk. I think it was mostly because my gf came with us, and she usually does not. Like most things in life, I doubt there is only one cause for this behavior. I think its a combination of: she wants her mom, she wants to look out the window, its too hot... I do know she is a very clever girl.

I guess I will just continue to pick her up until we are headed back home if this behavior continues. I may try the treat thing, but if I wait for her to initiate good behavior, I could be waiting for a very long time!

[mnewco]

Thank goodness I don't have that problem. The only time Niyah stops is when she is tired or gets hot and then I carry her but I am wondering if I should just wait for her to cool down and continue on thinking that she might catch on to the fact if she lays down, I will carry her and she will do this all the time when she doesn't want to walk...ummm...

[manina]

Originally Posted by mnewco

Thank goodness I don't have that problem. The only time Niyah stops is when she is tired or gets hot and then I carry her but I am wondering if I should just wait for her to cool down and continue on thinking that she might catch on to the fact if she lays down, I will carry her and she will do this all the time when she doesn't want to walk...ummm...

My already caught up Lol !! if they sit mommy will carry them for awhile, than I will try again , if they walk ,I'm happy, but if they sit again I just give up and carry them all the way home. As soon as they r in the house , they start to play and chase each other. Yes I belived they know what's up,and no dummy here , but mommy LOl !!!!