how do I get my westie dog to stay with me on a walk without running off?

Answer 1

I have a westie too. jUST HAVE THE LEASH CLOSER TO YOU UNTIL HE/SHE GETS USED TO IT

Answer 2

training starts at home

call the dog by name to you, when he/ she comes make a fuss of him/her

give them a treat when they come

when the dog comes without question in doors take it out on a lead, when in an area that it is safe to let off the lead do so allow the dog to run around after a short time walk across field in same direction as dog, then whistle and call him/her by name when you get there attention change direction. the dog will want to be in front and will attempt to pass you call the dog and crouch down when the dog comes to you make a fuss and give the dog a treat. If the dog meets another young dog allow them to run off some playfulness before calling your dog back, if recall does not work pretend to be interested in something on the floor curiosity will bring him/her in. Try to call your dog to you at least 20 times a day and at least 6 times on a short walk without putting him on a lead. Until he /she realises that they will be allowed off the lead more when they come back. To put them on the lead every time they come back has a negative effect.

Answer 3

I know this sound silly but take your dog out out to an open space where he can run and not be in danger, ie: away from any roads. Then take him off the leash. As soon as he runs away from you, shout and run away from him in the opposit direction. Dogs are naturally pack animals and as soon as he sees you running away, he will want to stay with you. If you run after him when he runs away he will see itas a game, and be flattered that the "aplha male" in the situation (you) is chasing after him. Hence he keeps doing it. When he catches up with you slowly and gradually return to a walking pace, talking softly to him all the time. If he runs off again, repeat the process. Trust me, it'll work!

Answer 4

try back to basics with some recall training in a smallish enclosed garden (that the dog cant excape from) with treats and expand from there any dog that wont heel to command should not be off the leash at all plenty of obedience glasses out there to help and lots of info on the net

Answer 5

In any given situation, focus on what you do want your dog to do instead of on whatever he’s doing wrong. Learn how to train your dog https://tr.im/8mL4l

For example, suppose that on many evenings, your young dog gets busy looking for trouble just as you’re digesting your dinner. He grabs a boot from the mat by the front door and gallops through the house with it. You yell at him and take it away. He grabs its mate. You yell and take it away. He heads for the kitchen and starts checking out the counters in case something tasty’s been left behind. You chase him away. And on and on, until you’ve lost your temper and torn out clumps of hair you can ill afford to lose.

Answer 6

well whislt dog is on a lead walk wiht it! close to u! and say heel and pull back to ur side every time he pulls! and after a few weeks hsould ge tthe idea! also maybe if in a park keeping dog on a longer lead allow the dog to run around and call back to ur side ad encourage the dog to come back on ur call! every time he comes back on ur call treat him!

Answer 7

Get yourself and your dog into a dog training class.

Answer 8

Hummmmm, tough one, let me guess, you train it to heel? Obedience training. This will teach you about dog behavior and how to teach your dog. An obedience trained dog is so much better and safer.

Answer 9

u just have to get him use to walking with you with a leash then after he knows that ur in charge he must follow u then he can walk of the leash...

Answer 10

Most communities have laws requiring you to have him on a leash.