i just got her a while ago i think she was abused and some others think so too what can i do
2006-07-06 09:07:47 · 20 answers · asked by CryingEmoBoy 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Um... I'm assuming this is a dog?
This might be one of those things where you have to force it on the dog. She'll eventually realize that the leash is not a bad thing. Remember, any time she bites you, punish her, and any time she does something good (like let you put the leash on her), reward her. She'll eventually understand.
2006-07-06 09:12:18 · answer #1 · answered by M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's most likely had bad experiences with the leash. Her last owner could've used the leash inappropriately with her. For example, they could've jerked her around with it or used it to hit her, so she's associated it with bad things. She needs to be re-taught that the leash is a good thing. Sit down on the living room or bedroom floor with her (or any other room where she feels comfortable and there are no distractions around. Even a bathroom will work!) Put the leash on the floor and if she even just glances at the leash, reward her. Give her a treat, pet her, and tell her what a good dog she is. After she has no problem with looking at the leash, only reward her if she touches the leash, with her nose, a paw, any part of her body. After she'll readily touch the leash, pick it up and show it to her. It's ok if she shys away from it. Just put it back down on the floor and reward her when she comes back to it. Very slowly pick it up again and reward her when she doesn't shy from it. After she is comfortable with you holding it, clip it onto her collar or harness. Let her drag it around the house. Follow her around to make sure she doesn't chew it up. If she does start to chew it, go up to her and tell her "no" gently and pat her mouth. If she doesn't let it go, distract her away from the leash with a treat or something. When she drops the leash, give her the treat. If she doesn't chew at the leash at all, reward and praise her. After she is comfortable dragging the leash around, pick it up, but don't put any pressure on it or tighten it. Slowly introduce pressure. If she becomes afraid, back up a step. Soon, she'll accept the pressure and the leash. You'll then have a leash-trained puppy. ^.^
Don't expect too much too soon. Under no circumstances should you force her into doing anything or hit her. This will only make her afraid and even more afraid of the leash because then she will have associated the leash with you hitting her or forcing her into something scary. Be patient. Depending on how badly she was mistreated with the leash, this may take several days, maybe even up to a week for her to stop being afraid of the leash.
2006-07-06 17:23:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all you should NOT put a leash on your girlfriend. I'd bite you too. But all joking aside, if your new puppy (as my wife calls ANY dog at ANY age) was abused, try this: (other than LOTS of love and time with her) positive reinforcement. Love her up a bit (in this day and age I feel I have to explain this: pet her and give her that mindless drabble that many people -me included- do for their pets), and relax her. Slowly put on the leash telling her to "be nice.." and then if she is good, give her a treat. If she is not, don't. Hopefully that works.
2006-07-06 16:14:39 · answer #3 · answered by Spike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
associate the leash with positive things-as suggested try a different leash or harness(if it doesn't work you can return it just save your receipt!) reward your dog with treats and affection so it learns that the leash is ok-but biting is not ok. it may take time but just be patient and loving:)
2006-07-07 00:53:21 · answer #4 · answered by buddy b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try tying a bit, maybe just a foot long or so, of string to her collar and leave it on all the time. Extend the length and thickness of the thing hanging off her collar until she's just dragging the leash itself around the house. She'll eventually learn that it (and you) are not going to hurt her.
2006-07-06 16:23:14 · answer #5 · answered by heehaw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you can property train her, my dog is 2, and took less than a year to property train, & to get to put on a leash. She also came from a pound & was mistreated by her older brother dogs. So be very careful, BITES HURT! I suggest a class.
2006-07-06 16:22:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to her as you do it in a soothing voice. Also give her treats as a reward each time she should eventually get used to it. You can also take her to PETSMART (if you have those where you live)and try out different leashes on her to see if that is the problem. Good Luck!
2006-07-06 16:13:31 · answer #7 · answered by rainyday 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mybe u can start out with a collar if she has one then take the leash thing slow and steady if she doesn't bite u everytime then when she doesn't bite try givin her a treat then that way she will learn if i don't bite i get a treat. and if that don't work then mybe u should ask the vet or somethin to see what he/she thinks would be a good thing to do. g/l
2006-07-06 21:39:29 · answer #8 · answered by mochachinalatte18 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
while she has most liked been abused before! while give her lots of love and affection! if your siting in the leaving room with her then just lay the leash on the floor and let her smell it! but it on her bed! let her get use to seeing it around the house and let her know that it isn't going to heart her!
2006-07-06 16:18:36 · answer #9 · answered by Trackstar3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it needs to be leash trained. put the leash on her and if she tries to bite you, slap her(gently). Than walk her. Do that for two weeks straight. that should help
2006-07-06 16:13:26 · answer #10 · answered by pitt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋