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cheryl782 · 07-25-2010, 03:07 AM

We need help leash walking. Toby is small 5 lbs, when on the leash all he want to do is run.. What can i do,
second he is quite all day long until it bed time then he want to play he sleeps with us in our bed but come on playing at 12pm?

FL Tink · 07-25-2010, 03:13 AM

Hi Welcome to YT! How old is your little boy?

alaskayorkie · 07-25-2010, 03:29 AM

Try stopping and switching directions in leash walking. And don't always walk the same direction. Walk different ways so it doesn't become too familiar. Reward them when they do it right. And make it fun. Sometimes, you can tell the to "run". Other times, you can tell them "slow." Above all, try to get them to focus on you. When they look at you while walking by your side, praise and reward. When they tug, stop or switch directions. Just be consistent and it'll pay off.

Good luck!

cheryl782 · 07-25-2010, 03:31 AM

Toby is just 6 months old. He can sit and lay down and knows his name. We have entered him in school, but he still has a hard time with loose leash walking. and most likley it's MY FAULT

cheryl782 · 07-25-2010, 03:39 AM

Being consistent, has been a problem here in New England the weather has been so hot sometimes over 90. What do you do when the weather is so steaming you can't breath. It's been hotter here then in Florida..

FL Tink · 07-25-2010, 03:44 AM

Well, as far as the weather goes, try early morning and late evening. But Mike is right ..its all about consistency. It will come. He is still very young.
Use praise and treats. Try to keep his attention on you when you are walking. Mike had some great suggestion. I consider him a Master when it comes to training!

FL Tink · 07-25-2010, 03:45 AM

ps. at least he is moving forward. my little one was so stubborn until age 12 months..she would not walk. she planted her paws in the ground and said no. So I would carry her to our destination and she would finally walk back. Now she walks Both directions!!

cheryl782 · 07-25-2010, 04:01 AM

Thank you, Toby when he was very young would not walk in the drive way. But know he's like a Jack rabbit to run to his girl friend home and play. It's a fenced in yard and they play for hours. Which is do for our sleep time. There play time is all in the cool of the day.
During class he would go there with out eating but my treat were to big for him but now I have started giving him tiny little treats he doesn't know it but it's his dinner. LOL...Ok I will work on my walking in early morning and the cool of the night.

yavenay · 07-29-2010, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by FL Tink

ps. at least he is moving forward. my little one was so stubborn until age 12 months..she would not walk. she planted her paws in the ground and said no. So I would carry her to our destination and she would finally walk back. Now she walks Both directions!!

OMG....That's Brandi. She has gotten better but now her thing is when she doesn't want to come in from our walks, she stops at the end of the driveway. She will not budge because she wants stay outside.

boopie8 · 08-04-2010, 02:48 AM

I know it takes time to train your little darling on a leash.Just remember, patience

.Also, please use a harness and not a collar on your baby......They have such tiny necks and its easy to get a collapsed trachea...So please use a harness...........

Boops mom

MickeyClifford · 08-05-2010, 05:20 PM

I am sorry to say I can't be of any help. My baby is 2 months on the 12th and 2.1 lbs. I am happy to say it only took me 3 days to leash train him and he is such an angel. All I did was made sure the collar and leash were both light and made it exciting for him. Like I would run a bit ahead and call too him like he did something good like...come on Spike, your such a good boy! yes you are baby and he would run up wanting lovings and now he knows if he is a good boy on the leash I love him up and we all know they love lovings..lol Sorry I can't be more of a help. Maybe try one of his special fave toys to bring on the walk? Good luck!

boopie8 · 08-06-2010, 07:19 AM

Please new yorkie owners....................NO COLLARS PLEASE. Collars can due irreputable damage to their tiny tracheas!!!!!!!!!!Please always remember to use a harness..........no matter how small........

boops mom

cheryl782 · 08-06-2010, 09:46 AM

No need to worry the only collar Toby wears is for his tags. I used a harness but I am going to change to a new harness that clips in front it's an easy walker it should be better.. He is so very good and loves to loves us, would love to get a bother or sister for him. If anyone know of a Yorkie needed a good loving home WE HAVE ONE HERE!! Attleboro,Ma Thanks for all you help.

yorkieusa · 08-06-2010, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by cheryl782

Being consistent, has been a problem here in New England the weather has been so hot sometimes over 90. What do you do when the weather is so steaming you can't breath. It's been hotter here then in Florida..

When it is hot, we go for a walk as soon as it is daylight. He's just a puppy and they all have pent-up energy to burn. Try playing fetch with him for awhile before bed to help burn the energy. He needs to learn how to walk on the leash with you and you will need to show him how you want him to walk. Sometimes mine likes to go for a short run when we are out. It's funny, because all I have to say is wheeeeeeeeeeeeeee! and take off running and she's ready for a short run. Great way to burn some energy.

07-25-2010, 03:07 AM	#1
cheryl782 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Attleboro,Ma Posts: 5	Leash walking need with toby We need help leash walking. Toby is small 5 lbs, when on the leash all he want to do is run.. What can i do, second he is quite all day long until it bed time then he want to play he sleeps with us in our bed but come on playing at 12pm?

07-25-2010, 03:29 AM	#3
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	Try stopping and switching directions in leash walking. And don't always walk the same direction. Walk different ways so it doesn't become too familiar. Reward them when they do it right. And make it fun. Sometimes, you can tell the to "run". Other times, you can tell them "slow." Above all, try to get them to focus on you. When they look at you while walking by your side, praise and reward. When they tug, stop or switch directions. Just be consistent and it'll pay off. Good luck! __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

07-25-2010, 03:31 AM	#4
cheryl782 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Attleboro,Ma Posts: 5	Toby Toby is just 6 months old. He can sit and lay down and knows his name. We have entered him in school, but he still has a hard time with loose leash walking. and most likley it's MY FAULT

08-04-2010, 02:48 AM	#10
boopie8 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reading Pa Posts: 58	Leash Walking I know it takes time to train your little darling on a leash.Just remember, patience.Also, please use a harness and not a collar on your baby......They have such tiny necks and its easy to get a collapsed trachea...So please use a harness...........Boops mom

08-06-2010, 07:19 AM	#12
boopie8 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reading Pa Posts: 58	Leash walking Please new yorkie owners....................NO COLLARS PLEASE. Collars can due irreputable damage to their tiny tracheas!!!!!!!!!!Please always remember to use a harness..........no matter how small........ boops mom

07-25-2010, 03:13 AM	#2
FL Tink No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Riverview, Florida Posts: 4,953	Hi Welcome to YT! How old is your little boy?

07-25-2010, 03:39 AM	#5
cheryl782 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Attleboro,Ma Posts: 5	Being consistent, has been a problem here in New England the weather has been so hot sometimes over 90. What do you do when the weather is so steaming you can't breath. It's been hotter here then in Florida..

07-25-2010, 03:44 AM	#6
FL Tink No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Riverview, Florida Posts: 4,953	Well, as far as the weather goes, try early morning and late evening. But Mike is right ..its all about consistency. It will come. He is still very young. Use praise and treats. Try to keep his attention on you when you are walking. Mike had some great suggestion. I consider him a Master when it comes to training!

07-25-2010, 03:45 AM	#7
FL Tink No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Riverview, Florida Posts: 4,953	ps. at least he is moving forward. my little one was so stubborn until age 12 months..she would not walk. she planted her paws in the ground and said no. So I would carry her to our destination and she would finally walk back. Now she walks Both directions!!

07-25-2010, 04:01 AM	#8
cheryl782 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Attleboro,Ma Posts: 5	Thank you, Toby when he was very young would not walk in the drive way. But know he's like a Jack rabbit to run to his girl friend home and play. It's a fenced in yard and they play for hours. Which is do for our sleep time. There play time is all in the cool of the day. During class he would go there with out eating but my treat were to big for him but now I have started giving him tiny little treats he doesn't know it but it's his dinner. LOL...Ok I will work on my walking in early morning and the cool of the night.

08-05-2010, 05:20 PM	#11
MickeyClifford Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: St Albans, VT USA Posts: 15 Blog Entries: 1	I am sorry to say I can't be of any help. My baby is 2 months on the 12th and 2.1 lbs. I am happy to say it only took me 3 days to leash train him and he is such an angel. All I did was made sure the collar and leash were both light and made it exciting for him. Like I would run a bit ahead and call too him like he did something good like...come on Spike, your such a good boy! yes you are baby and he would run up wanting lovings and now he knows if he is a good boy on the leash I love him up and we all know they love lovings..lol Sorry I can't be more of a help. Maybe try one of his special fave toys to bring on the walk? Good luck!

08-06-2010, 09:46 AM	#13
cheryl782 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Attleboro,Ma Posts: 5	No need to worry the only collar Toby wears is for his tags. I used a harness but I am going to change to a new harness that clips in front it's an easy walker it should be better.. He is so very good and loves to loves us, would love to get a bother or sister for him. If anyone know of a Yorkie needed a good loving home WE HAVE ONE HERE!! Attleboro,Ma Thanks for all you help.