A week ago we brought home a german shepherd puppy he is now 9 weeks old. From day one we have taken him for walks...more like tried to walk him. Once I get him so far from the house he seems to loosen up and do better but still will stop and sit at almost every other door. He hates going outside unless its to go to the bathroom and its all business.... go out, go potty ,come back in, he doesn't give me a problem with this.When we walk I try to praise him once we get so far and play a little, then walk some more. I don't want to pull him but this is the only way I have found that he gets the idea that the walk is going to happen whether he wants it to or not.
2007-04-06 11:10:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
We had the same problem with our dog at first, what worked for us is a lead that wont hurt him, one of those harnesses that let you pull their chest rather than neck helps. Or you could bring his favourite toy and throw it ahead of you a few feet to motivate him, and give him a small treat if he behaves. After a few weeks he should be more willing. (",)
2007-04-06 11:19:44 · answer #1 · answered by keanemelanie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, patience is best.
However, puppies need lots of input. Try to put a twist on the walk by making it fun.
2007-04-06 11:19:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to make it FUN!!!
Lots of verbal praise and treats. He will catch on pretty quick that walks are good. In a few weeks, his curiosity will kick in and that will help.
2007-04-06 11:35:25 · answer #3 · answered by SDHATL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start slowly, go on short walks and end before he gets unhappy. then day by day increase your walk distance. oh and reward him for behaving with treats on the walk.
2007-04-06 11:19:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm guessing at 9 weeks previous, you have in common terms in basic terms have been given this domestic dog and she or he remains settling into her new abode.... so supply it a week or so, to permit her settle in first. At this age, she should not be taken 'out' yet (till she has had all her vaccinations). Use the time to start coaching her to realize her call and to come again to you while referred to as (employing treats as a reward). prepare a solid good 'remember', and the "NO" or "OFF"instructions for the 1st week. After a week or so, Take some days to construct her self belief around the leash. Day a million. start up via in basic terms fiddling along with her, with the leash laying on the floor interior sight. Then start up in basic terms choosing the leash up and letting her sniff it. Then start up gently draping the leash for the time of her lower back & neck. reward her with a cope with. Day 2. Do as you probably did on Day a million, and then... Then clip the leash onto her, and you in basic terms take a seat there and permit her walk around. carry the leash so while she gets to the top and feels the leash tug, you supply a verbal "NO" or "Uh-Uh" and she or he comes lower back to you. (ie, prepare her to not pull on the leash). reward her with a cope with. Day 3. Clip the leash to her collar on an identical time as you carry the top of the leash up, and function her stick to you... notice---- at this factor you may desire to make her stick to you. do not enable her to easily "not circulate" or to make the leash circulate taut. (you already taught her to not pull on the leash, top?). in case you may desire to, you the two supply a splash tug on the leash... or you drag her (gently yet firmly). yet decrease than no situations do you enable the dogs to stand up to or be on top of issues. reward with a cope with.
2016-10-02 07:17:35 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
patience - he's a puppy. Soon enough he'll be taking you for a walk
2007-04-06 11:16:08 · answer #6 · answered by Fester Frump 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋