My friend just recently got a new collie. Its 4 1/2 months, everytime she puts a leash on him, he wont move at all he just sits there, but right when she takes it off he is up and walking and running. Any tips or advice?
2007-03-09 10:36:19 · 12 answers · asked by Laura 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I would try a harness instead of a collar around it's neck. You can lure him with treats and give him lots of praise.
Also. sign him up for puppy preschool. He will learn walking on a leash, socializing, and other basic commands. I signed up at my local animal shelter. I am sure that other shelters do the same thing.
2007-03-09 10:39:35 · answer #1 · answered by Monica T 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are several schools of thought when working with animals. One says to pick up the leash and start walking. Dogs, (like all of us) tend to follow our necks. While it may sound harsh, the thing to remember is that the puppy cannot win a battle of wills.
Your friend must take control and NOT allow the dog to decide what they will and will NOT do.
I don't think I would immediately try this method however as associating the leash with something positive can be just as effective.
Do this...
1. Take the pup outside and immediately attach the leash. Don't try to heal the dog or walk at all. Drop the leash next the puppy.
2. Go out into the yard yourself and start playing with a ball or favorite toy. The idea is to entice the puppy into playing with you.
Soon, she will ignore the leash and start to just have a good time.
You can then pick up the leash and walk back into the house with the puppy in tow. Take the leash off. Do this a couple of days and as soon the pup sees the leash, they will be waiting at the door all excited to go out and have a good time.
See, the problem is that she just doesn't know what's going to happen and this is where associating the leash with a positive will yeild impressive results.
2007-03-09 11:06:57 · answer #2 · answered by Steve 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since he is only 4 1/2 months old it will be alittle difficult at first... put the leash on him and kneal next to him, pursued him with little pieces of hotdog and say come here and hold your hand out further and further away from him and tell him to "come"... then start walking around the house with him first... then when you see that he is confident to walk around with a leash on then take him outside =) or have him wear the leash around the house without you holding onto it... he'll get used to it, it will just take some time...make sure that its not too big and heavy =)
2007-03-09 10:42:56 · answer #3 · answered by csmutz2001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Work on a slippery floor, like tile or linoleum. Put the leash on and stand beside him. Don't look at him, sometimes they act like a mule, give him a tug on the leash and say 'let's go', then walk. Don't wait, don't look back and yes you might have to make him slide a bit on the floor but he will walk. Do it in 10 minute session, 5 times a day. Each time you finish a session make sure to pat him vigorously (positive reinforcement) and tell him what a 'good boy' he is. Act like your happy with him even if he doesn't walk. By day two he'll try it and then you have to be VERY happy with him.
Now take him outside on the leash and be prepared to do it again, probably only once or twice.
2007-03-09 10:51:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well she is going to have to force him not hard or anything but tell her to pick him up and take him outside and once he is out there he will probably forget about the leash. She just has to be patient. If that doesn't work she can get a fence so he can go out there without a leash, but that all depends on where she lives, and if there is enough room for a fence.
Good luck!
2007-03-09 10:42:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I adopted a mix rescue dog when he was 31/2 months old.When we went to the vet the first time,2 weeks later,I told her that he did the same thing, just sat with the leash on him.She said until 6 months old, just put the leash on him and let him drag it around til he gets use to it.I did he lets it drag behind him.I can now pick it up and we go walking, he just forgets to stop,hes 6months now.Hope this helps....
2007-03-09 10:52:35 · answer #6 · answered by Maw-Maw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He thinks the leash is keeping him teethered to the ground. Try taking him outside, then put the least on, and begin walking. When he does follow, reward him for walking. Constantly tell him to "come here" while you walk forward, once he does start to walk, make sure he stays at your side, or just a short distance ahead of you, you will have better control in case something happens that you need to react to, cars backing up, car siren going off, things that will startle the dog.
2007-03-09 10:46:17 · answer #7 · answered by fisherwoman 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to bribe him with little treats. A few steps, he gets a treat. A few more steps, another treat. He needs to learn the leash is his friend.
go to www.oes.org There is a section on training your puppy. IThe site is for sheepdogs, but the suggestions apply to all breeds.
2007-03-09 11:34:57 · answer #8 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He isn't leash trained. She needs to work with him, make it fun and train him to walk on the leash.
2007-03-09 10:42:31 · answer #9 · answered by DP 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a training issue.... does she encourage it to get up when she puts the leash on? or just expect the dog to know what she wants it to do?
you have to interact with the dog,or any animal if you want it to move.
2007-03-09 10:41:44 · answer #10 · answered by divineshadow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋