My Yorkie will NOT walk on her leash.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by candacejaydee

We live on a small reserve, a car might pass us 3 times on our walk. Our walk is small, usually about 20 minutes. At first I let her walk by herself and she does fine, running around and whenever we saw a dog on the loose I would pick her up until we passed him and I put her back down. I've noticed she really likes the grass. I let her run around my back hard and she has a blast. I have tied her up outside and she doesn't mind at all, still runs around and plays but the leash is her worst enemy.

You walk her in an unfenced area with out a leash? Holy crap! That's so very unsafe and dangerous. I would never ever do that with a dog let alone a terrier and a terrier puppy that is just asking for devastation!

[MyGirlSasha]

you've already got a lot of great advice, just wanted to send some support your way.

[dawn27]

We live in a subdivision and I have trained all four of my dogs from a very young age to go off leash in the yard. I have work endless hours with them so that they know that they only get that privilege if they listen to me at all times. If not they get sent to the house. I can take my dogs to an open field and let them run free with no concern of them running off or chasing anyone or thing.

In my opinion this is the best time to do it. Training start the moment you bring that pup into your home. It is also very important that you first teach them their name, come and stay commands. I would make sure that your pup knows with out a doubt that when you call them to you that you mean business. If you have any doubt that your pup will not heed to your command do not let them off of the leash when outdoors. You may want to work with your pup indoors first to establish your training techniques before you can 100% trust them to be off leash. Believe me, with hard work and the proper training it is doable to have your pup off leash with you and have every ounce of confidence that they are safe. That being said it took me years to get to that point with my dogs. Its not something that you want to risk without first having the proper training in place.

Good Luck and please keep that pup off the ground in populated areas until it has had all of its shots !! = )

[yorkietalkjilly]

Originally Posted by Whip

At what stage should one stop giving treats to a dog as I am having trouble with Trixie now as when her friend from up the street comes to play in our yard, both dogs receive treats after playing from the other dogs owner which annoys me as now Trixie will play then run up to the lady and sit waiting for a treat. Now I have never used treats to train any of my previous dogs including my German Shepherd and I'm afraid that Susan has taught Trixie that if she plays with Susan's poodle she will get a treat. Sorry I have hijack this thread.

In my experience, small and excitable toy dogs don't work that well without treats though there are exceptions. Big dogs work for praise, pride, toy drive and achievement and yes, treats, too. I always keep some kibble in a pocket when around toy dogs though the bigs don't really need them that much, if ever.

[candacejaydee]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

You walk her in an unfenced area with out a leash? Holy crap! That's so very unsafe and dangerous. I would never ever do that with a dog let alone a terrier and a terrier puppy that is just asking for devastation!

Where I live there's no where to go lol. I had her on her leash and she wouldn't move so I tried having her off and she walked and stayed by me the whole time. When other dogs came she stopped at my feet and I pick her up. There's a couple dogs here that their owners don't tie them up so they run around. The last 2 weeks she's been getting more brave, trying to run further up a head, goin into th grass, so I haven't taken her for a walk, I play with her in my back yard.

[Whip]

Quote :-Where I live there's no where to go lol. I had her on her leash and she wouldn't move so I tried having her off and she walked and stayed by me the whole time. When other dogs came she stopped at my feet and I pick her up. There's a couple dogs here that their owners don't tie them up so they run around. The last 2 weeks she's been getting more brave, trying to run further up a head, goin into th grass, so I haven't taken her for a walk, I play with her in my back yard

Interesting you should mention about your Yorkie at your feet. The number of times I have been standing looking around for Trixie when out in the garden or somewhere and calling her name thinking she has gone off and here she is sitting directly at my feet. Now I know that I have gained weight over the years but Trixie has this ability to hide directly under my blind spot so it is all her fault and that is my excuse and I'm keeping to it. Trixie is very good though as if I'm out the back hanging washing etc. where we ain't fenced, she has a quick look around and then goes back inside as I believe she feels secure in the area she spends most of the time.