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02-15-2013, 10:15 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Great Notley, Essex, UK
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| Won't walk on harness/leash Hi everyone, My lil man Tyson is now 3.5 months old. He's a great lil pup and is so obedient. Commands he understands, sit, fetch, pad (referring to his pee pad) and bed... he's absolutely adorable. Before he'd finished his course of injections I walked him around the house on his lead and harness and great, he decided he likes to walk on the left hand side of me. So when the injections had been done and we were allowed to take him for walks, I put on his harness and off we went. Well to say he lies down for most of the walk is an understatement. He walks about five steps and flatly refuses to go further. Treats, trying to tempt him with his favourite toy and just standing still and letting him go at his own steam has failed too! He enjoys being carried and noses the air like he's sniffing everything with joy, but just won't walk. I'm walking so slow for his little legs that my legs are beginning to hurt with the strain... ha! Any tips or help would be greatly appreciated. As I said he walks fine indoors with the harness so I'm thinking it's not that that's deterring him. Thanking you in advance. Sue n Tyson |
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02-15-2013, 11:00 AM | #2 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| Hi Sue, I had the same problem with Max when he was a pup. It took a few days to convince him to leave our driveway, but then we were off and walking a least a mile at a time. He also did not like new surfaces: brick, grass, sidewalk. Each surface required more coaxing. Be patient with your pup. Don't show any anxiousness. Be confident and cheerful. Put his harness and leash on, go outside and say, "Let's go" every time he wants to lie down. If he doesn't move, relax for a few minutes and let him stay where he is. Then try "let's go" and a step forward again. Be persistent and keep taking him outside every day. He will surprise you one day and take off walking.
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02-15-2013, 11:07 AM | #3 |
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| ^^^^ great advice^^^ also remember that your little one is comfortable at home, in the house - he knows everything there and everything is familiar. Try looking at the outside world from his "shoes." Imagine being as small as he is and looking up at the huge trees (even some regular plants), cars, people other animals, not to mention all of the different noises that are more prevalent outside. I think it is more like he is a just not sure about all of those new things (oh and I forgot all of the smells too). So, like Maximo said, be confident, persistent and have patience, he will want to explore once he feels comfortable with all of those strange things outside.
__________________ ~Lori ~ Mom to fur babies Jack, Izzy & Jada & their kitty siblings, Mr. Poops, Milo, Pearl & barn kitty Nanny. |
02-15-2013, 11:11 AM | #4 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Great Notley, Essex, UK
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| Awww thanks.... found out today he seems to walk ok-ish if walking alongside a wall or fence and me on the other side, as though he feels secure walking with something/someone either side of him (which when I think about it is what he does at home, because there is always something close by on the other side of where I'm walking) then as soon as we reach an opening, like crossing a road or a pathway where, although grass on either side, is open, he'll just stop dead and lie down... I've had dogs all my life and from pups and this is the first time I've encountered this reaction... but I love him so very much and want that he enjoys his lil life to the fullest, so obviously I'll persevere for his sake as much as mine... he's such a joy... and even when lying down looking up at me like saying "please pick me up" I melt ... hehe!!! I loved walking my other dogs, so we'll definitely get there eventually... Just seen your post too Jacksmom and wanted to add that he travels in my car beautifully... has been out for walks albeit not ground level since 8 weeks old so has no problem with outside noises, in fact perks up at the sound of birds and other dogs barking... loves my two cats too! but I get what you say about everything seeming so unfamiliar down at his level... bless him! Last edited by TysonBeau; 02-15-2013 at 11:15 AM. Reason: additional info received |
02-15-2013, 11:21 AM | #5 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| Jacksmom described it perfectly -- your pup is just getting to know the world around him and he will soon learn he is safe walking at your side, with or without a protective fence.
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02-16-2013, 02:31 AM | #6 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Great Notley, Essex, UK
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| Hilarious now I found out last night that Tyson loves walking in the dark. I thought I'd show my hubby how he DOESN'T walk when he got home from work. It was dark outside and I walked him to the top of the road and back and he loved it, not once stopping, jumping up the pavement and onto the grass verge. He totally surprised me and just enjoyed himself. Oh boy I have a vampire yorkie hehehe!!! |
02-16-2013, 12:26 PM | #7 | |
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__________________ ~Lori ~ Mom to fur babies Jack, Izzy & Jada & their kitty siblings, Mr. Poops, Milo, Pearl & barn kitty Nanny. | |
02-16-2013, 02:51 PM | #8 | |
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We tried treats,taking her favourite ball with us and throwing it etc,NOTHING worked.She was still doing that at 6 months old and we were lost as to what to do,so DH just carried her everywhere. Then their first summer came around and we started taking the pups out at night when it was cooler,and guess what? She walked!! lol Why? Who knows! But she walked and walked and LOVED it! She still doesnt like walking during the day very much,but thanks to our summer night walks,she learned to trust the outside alot more and now she does fine. Funny huh?? lol
__________________ Gina,Mommy to Milo & Bella Forever missing Jess Chicco & Lady RIP my babies Last edited by Yorkiemomma78; 02-16-2013 at 02:52 PM. | |
02-16-2013, 03:23 PM | #9 |
♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas
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| Here are a couple other things to try. Sometimes taking the little dog to the end of the sidewalk leading to the porch and walking him to the house will get them going better. They see the porch and front door and some will walk forward to get to the protection of home if they are anxious outside. Also, if you sit about 6 feet away for your little guy on the sidewalk and hold a treat or a squeaky toy or a ball bouncing on the sidewalk and give a gentle tug on the leash, the little one will walk forward to get it. Some people use a cat stick with a feather on the end with honey, dogfood or peanut butter smeared on the feather to dangle in front of the puppy's nose. You can use regular pieces of cloth dangling from the end in place of the feather.
__________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis |
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