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11-25-2009, 08:40 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tampa, FL, US
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| Bella refuses to walk on a leash and doesn't like the outdoors at all New here and new to yorkies. We just got a 11 month old (Bella) as a little sister to our 2 1/2 year old cairn terrier (Max) about a month ago. So far they get along great. The problem I am having, is that Bella will not walk on a leash. If I pick up the leash at all, she drops to the ground and flattens her self into a pancake. If I drop the leash (while indoors) she will get up and go about her business without a care in the world, but if I pick it back up, she's right back to "pancake mode". Outdoors is even worse. We go outside, and even if I'm not holding the leash, she's right on the ground. Max, as well as other dogs I've had in the past never had this problem. They weren't necessarily the best on the leash at first (always pulled too much,) but they all got with the program eventually. I've tried to get her used to the leash by letting her wear one (with the end loop cut off) around the house as recommended by a dog trainer. She's fine with this until I pick up the end. Since she is pad/paper trained, this isn't a pressing issue and I have time to work on this, but it would be nice to be able to take both dogs out for walks. So does anyone have any ideas on how to overcome this problem? |
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11-25-2009, 08:56 AM | #2 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| Aww, Bella looks like such a sweetie! Do you know how much exposure she had to being outside before she came to you? Perhaps she is adjusting to her new home. I started walking Max at 4 months old. The first 4 times I put him on the ground he wouldn't budge or he would only take a couple steps. I also carried him around the block for about a week before he walked the route himself. Keep taking Bella outside even if she just sits or flattens out on her belly. Use treats or toys to entice her to take a few steps. Carry her around outside to show her that it is a positive experience. |
11-25-2009, 09:03 AM | #3 |
YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: OHIO
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| Oh my what a baby doll she is.Don't feel bad mine does this too.She is 14 months old!!So I am anxious to see what to do also!
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11-25-2009, 09:07 AM | #4 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tampa, FL, US
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| Im sure that the adjusting to the new home and environment is part of it. We've had her for about a month now and she seems completely comfortable inside. Tried the treats. No luck. Lady who had her before never had her on a leash. She had a fenced yard and played very well out there. (Saw this when we got her.) Also, she does OK in our screened pool enclosure (no leash) which is like being outside, but not quite. Although it took her about an hour to get up the nerve to step outside the door. I'm thinking that maybe taking her out at the same time as Max might give her the idea. Anyway, I'll keep at it. There's no rush |
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