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2006-10-12 08:35:15 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
stop dressing up like a cat when you go out with him.
ok, ok....all kidding aside....just keep at it. Most likely as a puppy he just wanted to play and not be confined to the leash. The more you do it, the more he'll get used to it.
2006-10-12 08:37:39 · answer #1 · answered by Flower 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just work at it. Treats almost always help, but if you constantly give your pup treats he/she will get pretty chubby. You could carry treat with you.. just make sure they're the tiny bits and not an entire beggin strip or biscuit.
Are you using a slip lead leash, or a collar and a leash hooked to it? I find slip leads difficult because the dog can wiggle out of them, and I have had trouble with my dogs and those leashes... plus you can choke the dog to pieces when you tug on the leash to get them to move. If you have a collar make sure it fits the pup's neck... you should be able to fit your finger under it. if you can fit half your hand behind it it's too loose and could slip off, less than a finger width is too tight.
Next time you go for a walk try taking a couple of steps with puppy on the leash, if he/she doesn't budge try calling it over or entice with a treat. Hold the treat in your hand rather than dumping it on the ground though. take really small slow steps so the dog can keep up. If you don't have treats or patience, you may have to drag the dog a bit, not like... running and dragging puppy behind you, but take a step or two and tug on the leash.
And if all else fails pick it up and walk a couple steps before plopping him/her back on the ground. Although you cant' do this if it's a large breed dog once they get massive.
My dog HATED the leash when she was a puppy... she was also afraid of grass. I had to take her outside and let her roam around me for a bit to get her used to the weird surroundings. then I introduced the leash and did the same. As she started to get older she realized the leash wasn't too bad and actually enjoyed going on walks (unless they were form the car to the vet's) Now she weighs more than I do and I can hardly walk her because she's so eager to take off running and drag ME. haha. But I guess that's a different question to answer.
2006-10-12 15:56:50 · answer #2 · answered by myfunkychicken 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most puppies, especially small ones, do not like to be lead with a collar. I just got one and he hated it at first. The breeder told me to use a harness and right away. She said if you do not they may grow to dislike the leash. We got him a harness and it made all the difference in the world. He has no problem walking now. We leave the harness/leash on him most of the day. This gets him used to both, and helps us with housebreaking (if you see him start to sniff/squat, you can get him outside without stopping to clip a leash and you can grab him quicker w/o him being able to dart). I would try the harness and leaving it and the leash on him until he does not mind both. Good luck
2006-10-12 15:52:56 · answer #3 · answered by Craig B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is because he doens't like wearing a leash, let him wear the leash while he is inside the house. This way he gets used to it and sees that it isn't a bad thing. Then when he is used to it take him out on short walks at first then keep making them a little longer. Before long he should be walking anywhere you want him to walk. Good luck!!!
2006-10-12 15:38:38 · answer #4 · answered by Tammy G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make it a game. Most little ones struggle to keep up with human strides. Get him on your left and have the lead so he can't go behind or ahead of or across you. DO NOT have the leash so tight that you are choking or dragging him.
Pat your leg at his eye level, wiggle your fingers, move slowly forward so he can keep up and keep sying "Good good good, come up, puppy, puppy puppy" in a sing-song voice. When he does come forward make a hge fuss over him with pets, hugs and tummy rubs.
2006-10-12 15:39:57 · answer #5 · answered by ann a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him on the road in front of your house and clip the leash to him. walk a little ways and give him a light tug. if he refuses to move drop a treat on the ground beside you, when he walks over to the treat tell him 'good boy/girl' walk him short distances at first (driveway to driveway)
repeat this several times, at least once or twice a day pretty soon he'll learn what you want him to do and the treats wont be needed. but take a few in your pocket anyway :P
2006-10-12 15:40:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a small dog that didn't like to walk. I dragged him once around the block twice a day and he eventually got the message and started walking.
2006-10-12 15:43:34 · answer #7 · answered by xox_bass_player_xox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why does he hate to walk?
If it is because you walk too fast and he can't keep up, slow down.
If it is because you won't let him stop and sniff everything, let him stop and sniff everything. It's HIS walk.
If it is because you're trying to walk him too far, take shorter walks.
If he just hates his collar and leash, make sure the collar fits properly.
2006-10-12 15:44:49 · answer #8 · answered by zartsmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when u walk with your puppy keep fussing him and give him treats and it helps if you get a stick and play with him aboit that is how i got my dog 2 like walking lol and she wants to go all the time now xxx
2006-10-12 15:39:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he/she is just a puppy they will not want to be on the leash. Try to get a rectractable leash. Also remeber that they are just learning so be patient.
2006-10-12 15:46:45 · answer #10 · answered by dramais4thestage 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋