birkychrissy 3 Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 my dog who is 5 month old will only walk for so far on the lead then he stops for about 10 minits then starts agen and does this quite a few times but if hes off the lead he walk ok runs ahead abit then i shout and he comes back but i dont like doing this as my area theres alot of cats and cars so any advice on getting to walk him on the lead better would be great thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lee81 190 Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 my dog who is 5 month old will only walk for so far on the lead then he stops for about 10 minits then starts agen and does this quite a few times but if hes off the lead he walk ok runs ahead abit then i shout and he comes back but i dont like doing this as my area theres alot of cats and cars so any advice on getting to walk him on the lead better would be great thanks! pull him make him walk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Annmarie09 5 Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 What breed is he? Just interested cos some breeds are more stubborn than others and prone to this sort of thing. As long as he's healthy he's probably just trying you out! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
birkychrissy 3 Posted January 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 hes a grey/beddy, ive tryed pullin him but he just yelps and seems to stick to the spot even more. hes perfectly healthy so maybe hes just takkin the p**s outa me lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Annmarie09 5 Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Possibly. Watch you don't pull the collar over his head so he can take off! Once they learn that they do it all the time! You could try a harness to see if he likes that better? What does he do when he stops? Just look around, sit down, sniff? 10 minutes seems like a long time, you'd think he would get bored! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
birkychrissy 3 Posted January 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 he just stops and sniffs then he sits down and looks around then sniffs about again then starts chewing my ankle! not relly 10 minits just said that cause it seems like ages Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Annmarie09 5 Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Sounds like he's acting like a very young pup not a 5 month old! Try being a bit firmer with him. Talk to him, encourage him. Use a higher pitched voice than usual so he thinks there's something exciting happening. He has to learn to walk on the lead now before he's bigger! There are a surprising amount of dogs around here who only walk when they want, in the direction they want, and it's easier to deal with now while he's small. It doesn't sound like he's nervous or anything, but if you think he might be then that's a whole other problem. Between about 5 months and 2 years is the adolescent time, pups will try things to see how far they can push you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
birkychrissy 3 Posted January 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 thanks alot for the help think im going to start taking him out late at night as its quit then and he maybe gettin distracted by people walking by and cars etc! atb birkychrissy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lawrence 657 Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 pulling him will only make the problem worse, he should associate the lead with enjoyment and get excited every time you show him it, pulling him will only make him dread the lead, try crouching down and offer a titbit/ make a fuss of him when he walks to you. it shouldn't take him long to come round, he doesn't sound that bad, could be worst, he could be a flopper downer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anagallis_arvensis 2 Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 bit of food in your hand and make him follow that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlefish 587 Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Try making his walks interesting and fun or a while. When he is walking well, every few minutes play tug with a toy/fuss him with a pat/tell him he is a good boy or give him a wee piece of food. Don't wait until he is refusing to walk to do these things - keep it upbeat and he should start looking forward to his walks . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arcticgun 4,548 Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 (edited) get the collar high up on his neck this gives you more control, also be firm and assertive but remain calm, treats work when they are doing well, never shut or lash out in frustration as you will end up far back as china Edited January 27, 2010 by arcticgun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
birkychrissy 3 Posted January 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 thanks for the help. started taking him late when its quite n took a toy with me now he walks good atb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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