I am moving into an apartment soon, so I am going to have to take him for walks. But when I take him for walks, he wont move. He just stands there. I dont know what to do, because soon, he wont have a backyard you to go potty in. I have tried using both collars and a harness... and neither work.
2006-10-18 03:43:02 · 11 answers · asked by blaire 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
My mother had the same problem with her Chi. Zipper (the Chi) was absolutely phobic about going on walks. She cringed at the very sight of her feet touching the ground and acted like, once her feet touched the ground, she was paralyzed stiff, unable to walk.
Now, it took my mom about three weeks to cure her phobia, but she did for the most part. Zipper is still terrified of peeing on the ground. (Just add water and poof, instant killer ground)
So, hopefully your Chi isn't as bad as Zipper. You just have to show him that walking outside can be fun. Do something special when you take him outside. First, start off with a harness (Lil Paws ones are the best, 100% no choke), Chi's necks are really sensitive so it's your best option of making him comfy.
Does the harness have any tags on it, loose pieces of nylon, ect? My Chi's get really destracted by their harnesses by the tags I put on them. And, after watching them try chewing it off, I soaked it in bitter apple spray, to stop the chewing, I just left their harnesses on for a few hours, and worked my way to having them wear it just about all day. Just make him think the harness is no big deal at all, a part of daily life, perfectly normal.
Once you take him outside, try making him walk into a game, praise him tons, give him treats or a toy when he comes, and of course, plenty of love and petting. Don't give in if he paws at you, trying to get you to pick him up. Slowly but surely he will learn these new things you're trying to teach him. Just make sure to make it fun and a great time for him and you'll have him walking in no time hopefully. All Chis are different, and it might take him a while as well, so don't lose hope.
2006-10-18 04:09:31 · answer #1 · answered by morowolfspirit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the petstore near your house and pick up his favorite treats. And if you can buy a clicker as well. Start training in the house first, call his name and when he looks at you click the clicker and give him a treat. (Make them small and easy to eat, as this will make training easier.) This shows the dog a specific action was the right thing to do.
When he knows that a click is a good thing, and is responding to it well, take him for a walk. Don't forget your new tools. Every time he takes a step click and treat. When he does one constantly, try for two then three and four and then to the end of the block. ^^ It will take time, he's probably frightened of some sound or object outside.
Have patience and he'll learn to love going for walks.
Good luck I hope this helps.
~Manda
2006-10-18 03:50:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cesar Milan solved this problem very easily - so easy it was scarey!!! He picked up the dog (also a small dog) and physically took her about 2 blocks from the house. Then he put her down facing home, and after about 10 to 15 seconds, began walking home. The dog went willingly. She wanted to go home, so she learned to walk on the leash. She stopped 2 x's on the way, but Cesar never pulled on the leash, he simply waited until she was "receptive" to move forward, and away they went! It was great!
2006-10-18 05:20:00 · answer #3 · answered by diney2u 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch Cesar Milan The Dog Whisperer On The History Channel
You most likely will not like my method but it works. Start walking and don't look back. He will keep up once he figures out HE is not in charge YOU are.
2006-10-18 03:48:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He's confused and doesn't know what you expect of him. Be patient and reassuring to him. Try rewarding him for walking by giving him a nibble of treat - keep rewarding him each time he walks a little on the leash until he doesn't fight you as much. Then reward him for going potty the same way. Eventually he'll begin to understand what to do.
2006-10-18 03:47:01 · answer #5 · answered by Ali 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's a couple of ways you can go. My wife and I had the same problem. Dexter (our chihuahua) didn't want to walk on a leash at all. One method is to snap the leash on him and then offer him a treat to come to you with the leash attached. Eventually, he'll get used to moving with it and won't balk.
Another method is to just start gently tugging till he gets the idea. Although you run the risk of him running from it when he sees it.
The method my wife and I used involved my larger dog, an Akita, named Nikki. I caught her leash breaking Dexter. She grabbed his lead and swung him like a helicopter propeller. He was flying like Superman with his cape caught on a flagpole. After that, Dexter never resisted the leash again. We didn't intend to train him that way, Nikki just decided he needed to learn on her own. But it was effective. On a related note, try exposing him to other dogs who are on a leash. As a pack animal, he'll probably start to follow suit.
2006-10-21 14:06:10 · answer #6 · answered by Daryl E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure she is used to the collar and lead, let her run around your house and yard freely wearing it. When you want to take her for a walk be gentle, calm and patient. Take along some treats and encourage her to follow you on the lead, show her their is nothing to be afraid of. Dogs respond best to positive behavior, treats, pats, just take it easy and don't force her, forcing her will only make the problem worse.
2016-03-28 14:28:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just use bait to get him out of the house and keep using it make him go on the walk it will all work out in the end.
TRUST-ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-10-18 03:49:59 · answer #8 · answered by the_ninja_master8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feed him to your Rottweiler. Problem solved.
2006-10-18 03:51:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a pet stroller.
2006-10-18 03:56:30 · answer #10 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋