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How can I get our dog to walk on a leash. You put a collar on her and she lays down and will not move. If you try to get her up she will squirm, twist, jump and go crazy. We have tried putting the collar on her and just leaving it, and she will lay for hours and not move witht he collar on. We love to go camping and want her to go with us, but without a leash is she not allowed. any comments, help or suggestions on what to do to get her to walk on a leash?

2007-08-13 00:54:42 · 13 answers · asked by maxwellsmart 1 in Pets Dogs

13 answers

I had a 2 yr old foster Dobe who had never been walked on a leash, he was carried everywhere, a wee bit odd I thought for a 70lb dog. I put a flat collar on him and carried him to a field then I walked. He laid there dragging for a while then fought like a fish but I said NOTHING. I kept on walking, it took about 20 mins and my arms were longer after than when we started but that was the last time he was carried anywhere. Many people do not like Koehler's methods but in many cases I do and lead breaking is one of them. I can out stubborn any dog made at least under 100lbs..lol.. I am one of the old school and train dogs to bite in Personal Protection and Schutzhund and never ask, plead, beg or bribe a dog to do anything, I tell the dog what it is going to do and it does it. A dog going to bite a bad guy will not want a hot dog more than a leg of bad man. I need dogs that are reliable because someone's life might depend on it.

2007-08-13 01:14:21 · answer #1 · answered by ginbark 6 · 0 0

I agree with KC. Sometimes with dogs, you just have to keep from spoiling them. Leave the collar on her when she's at home, to get her used to the feeling. She might lie down and refuse to move at first, but eventually when she needs to eat or drink or go to the toilet, she will get up. The discomfort should not be so bad she will refuse to eat or drink when she has the collar on; she is most likely being stubborn.

Also make sure the collar isn't too tight. You should be able to put two fingers between the collar and her neck without having to squeeze them in.

Your dog should have a collar on her at all times anyway, just in case she happens to escape or something. I keep collars on both my dogs all the time when they are at home, and just hook on the leash when it's time for a walk.

2007-08-13 01:16:08 · answer #2 · answered by ninjaaa! 5 · 1 0

Your gonna have to give her a little tough love and just leave it on wether she likes it or not. No matter how long it takes. Thats how every other dog in the world seems to get used to a collar. She will get over it eventually if she want to get up and move anywhere. Or you could try one of those harness things. Those are not so much around the neck as a collar she might not mind it so much.

2007-08-13 01:03:53 · answer #3 · answered by KC 3 · 2 0

The collar isnt too tight is it? Make sure you can fit two fingers between your dogs neck and the collar. Your dog may just hate having something around her neck. Maybe try a harness? You should be able to buy them in any pet store.
Heres a few photo links:
http://www.seefido.com/assets/images/autogen/a_car_safety_harness.jpg
http://www.dogsupplies.com/media_files/product_images/main/phpoaSY6H

If you really want to use a collar...Im not really sure of how to get her to move...But I would say make sure you use a light weight collar so it doesnt weigh her neck down.
Good Luck

2007-08-13 01:04:19 · answer #4 · answered by lealea1989 3 · 0 0

You could try a harness instead and see if she reacts any better. Just be sure to microchip her if that works, because she needs ID in case she's ever lost.

Otherwise, you could try getting some treats and putting the collar on her for just one minute. During the minute, keep doling out treats. Then take it off. Build up her tolerance to the collar slowly over time, so she begins to associate it with good things and you can leave it on her longer.

2007-08-13 01:16:30 · answer #5 · answered by Bambi 5 · 0 0

Perhaps she would prefer a harness. Harnesses rest on a different area, perhaps she dislikes having something around her throat. Also when she is squirming it is harder to get out of a harness. There are different types so you could bring her with you to a pet store and try different ones on and see if she squirms less with any of them. Also it is easier to control your dog on a harness than a collar, if they are misbehaving you can lift up on a harness (bringing their weight off of their front legs) and not be choking them as would happen if they are wearing a collar.
I had this issue with my Chihuahua puppy with her harness. The first time I put it on her she fell over and layed there. (Was very comical). But what I did was (as you said you tried) just had her wear it in the house, however I also did (what I call) "trick and treat time" while she wears her collar (and now her leash as she is not thrilled with that either). So after we have been outside they all come in wearing their harnesses and leashes and we sit together and I have their snacks cut up bite size (I do this before we go out, and make sure they are cut small enough so that they can eat them fast and not have to go off and work at the treat) and we run through the "tricks" sit, stay, down (lay down) come, up (standing on their hind legs - which needed for my tiny dogs to aid me when I want to pick them up). For my leash hater come was the most difficult as she did not want to move wearing the harness and leash.. however the fact that everyone else was earning treats killed her so she came over and did her tricks more and more each day. Since I have started this she is more used to her leash and although she is still not exactly thrilled with it she now walks outside with it on. I only do "trick and treat time" when they are all wearing their harnesses so it is the norm for the game.

2007-08-13 01:15:05 · answer #6 · answered by mairin 4 · 0 0

Actually, I have a question! Who is the Pack Leader at your home?

If your dog respects you as Pack Leader, then she will do as YOU say. I recommend you get a Halti collar, also known as the "gentle leader".

You apparently do not keep a collar on your dog normally. You need to get her accustomed to it before you go on your trip. Put the collar on NOW and leave it on 24/7 until the trip. I guarantee that she'll get up to come eat at mealtimes.

Once she does that you attach a leash and walk her. Don't rush when you walk her. Allow her to stop and sniff. Dogs enjoy sniffing a LOT and this is their "newspaper" to learn the latest doggie news. So, if you allow her to sniff, you'll have more success at getting her to walk with you.

I suggest you visit the two sites below to learn how to be alpha to your dog. She needs to learn her place in the pack and she needs to know she MUST follow YOUR direction.

2007-08-13 01:15:19 · answer #7 · answered by Nedra E 7 · 0 0

If she is not already micro-chipped make an appointment with your vet. ( Incase she goes wandering without her collat on)

Just introduce the collar a little at a time at first just put it on then leave it for 1 min. Then 5 mins and so on. After the time is up praise her and give her treats make it into a game and make her forget she even has the collar on. Hope this helps .x

2007-08-13 01:22:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

well there is a few things with an older dog. first loosly tie a piece of string around her neck she will barely feel this. after she seems comfotable put a piece of clothes line on her neck, then a very light collar, tehn what you plan on using.
when it comes to the leash let her drag it around for atleast a day, then pick it up and pretty much let her go where she wants then slowly get her to "come' and follow you and then you should be able to walk her.
Good Luck

2007-08-13 01:11:09 · answer #9 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0 0

I have had that issue with young Danes ...so far most answers I read here are right - just have to tough it out. It took a few times of just letting her drag the lead around and getting used to the feeling on her neck. She would lay down but start walking with the lead & she'd get up for a few steps then lay down . It took time- since I have so many and not enough time to work with each one-on-one , but to adopt out a dog - they have to walk on a lead - it works.

2007-08-13 01:24:26 · answer #10 · answered by eadmon 2 · 0 0

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