We have a 9 week old GSD who loves to play in the park and is very active, but hates to walk. he doesn't mind the leash, but when we try to take him for a walk, even to go to the park (which is just around the corner), he will just lie down and you have to coax him to walk a few feet, and then he sits down again.
Thoughts
2007-06-20 06:00:32 · 12 answers · asked by Jamie F 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Have you considered puppy classes?? This will help him with learning to listen to his owner as well as become socialized with other pups and other people. Good luck
2007-06-20 06:07:16 · answer #1 · answered by Alicia G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since he is only 9 weeks old, I would say you are rushing him a bit expecting him to go for a walk! GSDs are growing fast at this age and forcing him to go on walks longer then 10 minutes or so at this age could cause hip problems in the future. Perhaps practice in the house or yard on the leash for a few minutes several times a day. But don't expect a marathon at his age. Never pull on the leash around his neck or push on his rear. You can be practicing commands like, sit, stay, lay down ,perfecting potty training and crate training.
2007-06-20 06:14:31 · answer #2 · answered by petlover 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its normal for puppies to be leash resistant. When walking your puppy walk at a brisk pace don't give her a chance to sit. GSDs are stubborn strong willed dogs. If you give them an inch they will take a mile thats what makes them great.
Turn everything you do into a game. Take a toy and some treats to coax him into walking. If he's adament about NOT moving (if he's managed to lie down) pick him and take a few steps and start over. When he is walking slip him some treats, lots of verbal praise and make a big deal about it. If you like to jog.. jog for a bit, then walk, then jog. Switch it up for him.
Good Luck
2007-06-20 06:21:41 · answer #3 · answered by sillybuttmunky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My thoughts
While playing he is in prey drive so plays and can't notice any pain or discomfort..
Since he sits or downs while walking him this is saying to me that he is hurting but has no *drive* to cover it up...
It is not uncommon for dogs to be born with *something out of place*.. I got my dog from the president of the awdf and my dog had been adjusted by the chiropractor at age 7 weeks old... had something in his neck out... My friends new litter just had to have 2 puppies adjusted.. the other 6 were fine.
I believe you should find an animal chiropractor and take your puppy to it.... something is out
JMO
H.O.T. Dog
Handler Owner Trainer of GSD's
Member U.S.A- MSSV - A.W.D.F
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2016-02-15 10:43:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog did this too and I was as worried as you are. Just give him time, he will grow out of it. It is a huge world, and the walks are overwhelming to him. In the mean time, let him drag a leash around the house so he gets used to it. Every now and then, pick up the leash and follow him around the house so he gets used to the sensation. Also, maybe try some puppy kindergarten classes. They will build a good foundation for you and your dog, and teach you how to train him in the future. They will also give your dog the necessary socialization for him to be a balanced dog. Good Luck!!
2007-06-20 06:15:24 · answer #6 · answered by Lauren 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some dogs don't grasp the concept of walking on a leash. If he has been carried around before he might start to accept it as the norm. Continue to put the leash on him and take him outside. Let him roam around in the yard while on-leash. He will start to roam around and smell thing and he will understand that he can walk on-leash. It will take some time and paitence but it pays off in the end.
2007-06-20 06:12:52 · answer #7 · answered by al l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your puppy is too young at 9 weeks to walk on a leash. Puppy classes, as suggested, are a great idea as at this age the most important thing you can do for both you and your dog is to socialize him. See the link below to the puppy rule of twelve, a great guide to socialization.
2007-06-20 06:34:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he needs puppy kindergarten. Just keep working with him he will get it. He's young and needs to be trained. He's not used to walking on a leash yet.
2007-06-20 06:09:27 · answer #9 · answered by Trish 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As with all "children" he needs to be taught. What he needs is an incentive. Lure him with some of his favorite treats. Choose a word to associate
with the act of walking on his leash. Start in your yard and just walk around on circles bribing him to walk with the leash on. Every time he walks with his leash on praise the stuffings out of him. He will catch on.
2007-06-20 06:11:19 · answer #10 · answered by Precious Gem 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋