My puppy is afraid of the leash,I found out recently that he may not have been physically abused as I thought.He has been with his mother and 6 siblings{Von Clausen Rottweiler} and he is 4 months old now {we have had him since sunday just passed}.Okay my delima is ,he has a vet appointment for the first time,the Vet is one of the best in the city of N.Y. and this is the only appoinment availible for a while! Buck my puppy is big for 4 months,do you think It was abuse if I held him by his harness and carried him underneath his belly to get him in the cab?Or is that too much?
2007-02-23 15:21:07 · 8 answers · asked by ucmy9 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Many puppies are afraid of the leash when they are first exposed, however it is VERY important that they become comfortable with it. You won't be able to carry your puppy for long. The following website will give you pointers on leash training. http://www.petco.com/caresheets/dog/Dog_LeashTraining.pdf
If you are unable to carry your puppy to the cab, you may want to enlist the help of a friend or family member. You should never put the pressure on the harness of lifting your dogs weight.
2007-02-23 15:31:55 · answer #1 · answered by motomouth_1965 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More important that you get your puppy to the vet, hooray for you for caring so much. Carry your puppy and hold him securely so he is not frightened too much.
Your dog needs gentle training
Puppies are a lot of work to bring them up to be great dogs for the next 14 years. Be gentle and work with him. This is what is expected of puppies.
Use a harness that you put the lead on, not on a neck collar. Entice the puppy to walk forward on the leash with treats out in front and then praise him. Do not attempt anything that will cause him additional fear or you may never has his trust.
2007-02-23 23:32:58 · answer #2 · answered by Sherrie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this same problem, to get your puppy used to a leash by a very lightweight short one. When you attatch it to your dog give him a little treat. Keep the leash on him for about a week letting him drag it around the house. Remember to take it off at night. During the week pick up the leash a few times and hold on to it for a little while, follow him around a bit. Whenever you pick up the leash, again give him a treat so your puppy gets to liking his leash. When he's finally walking on his leash, give your puppy lots of love!!! Hope this helps
2007-02-25 20:58:43 · answer #3 · answered by wendy f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not abusive to carry your dog.... but you may want to try just attaching his leash to his collar/harness and let him just run around the house with it on..... don't hold the leash... just let him drag it around for awhile, and it will help him get used to it.... then start holding it a little.... not pulling, just holding it while he's inside, or whatever, and eventually he'll get used to it.... If you own a rottie.... you're gonna have to get him used to being on a leash! This helped with every dog I've owned that was afraid of leashes!!!!
Good Luck!
2007-02-23 23:32:22 · answer #4 · answered by crankyissues 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a harness don't let him see you apply it also you may have to some how wear that leash or wrap it on you so it will have your scent. or sleep with it on you. wrap leash in your hand. After your scent is on it let the baby start smelling it often so he won't fear it. Most pups fear a leash
2007-02-23 23:27:03 · answer #5 · answered by aftertherain24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hm well do you have a traveling crate you could put him in? How much does he weigh? Maybe try contacting the vet and ask what he suggests.
2007-02-24 00:54:16 · answer #6 · answered by Dog Lover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just hold him under is front legs. Don't hold him by the harness, it might hurt him.
2007-02-23 23:30:29 · answer #7 · answered by Hmmm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No carry him in under your arms, in your arms, ina little box or cage.
2007-02-23 23:25:57 · answer #8 · answered by The Main Man at Yahoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋