I have a 4 and a half month old yorkie puppy. Every time i try to walk her on her leash she wants to play. She will either lay down on the ground or roll around on the grass. I don’t want to drag the poor thing.
Although it’s much more pleasant to walk dogs who don’t pull on their leash, it’s not an easy task to teach them. Dogs naturally forge ahead on walks because they move faster than us and are excited to explore the world.
Pick a leash that you feel comfortable using. Some people prefer the feel of leather leashes, while others find different materials easier on the hands. Keep in mind that a type of leash that’s appropriate in one situation might not be appropriate in others. For example, you might walk your dog in the park on a Flexi retractable leash every day so that he can roam and get lots of exercise. However, you’ll probably want to switch to a leather or fabric leash when in other situations where you need to keep your dog closer to you and away from others, such as when walking in crowded places, at the vet’s office or in pet stores. Here are some types of leashes [stateing the pros and cons].
Long line (ranging from 10 to 30 feet in length)
· Useful when teaching dogs to come when called
· Appropriate for walks in the park or in other open areas where your dog can explore further away from you
· Inappropriate for training your dog not to pull on-leash
· Can get tangled or wound around objects and people’s legs
· Unsafe during play because it can wrap around a dog’s body parts and cause injury
Retractable leash (Flexi, WalkAbout)
· Appropriate for walks in the park or in other open areas where your dog can explore further away from you
· Inappropriate for training your dog not to pull on-leash
· Can be cumbersome and difficult to handle
· Can get wound around objects and people’s fingers and bodies, causing injury. It’s unsafe for use on trails with runners and cyclists who often can’t see the line and get entangled or injured)
Chain
· Good choice if your dog likes to chew or tug on leather or fabric leashes
· Inappropriate for training your dog not to pull on leash
· Unsafe during play because it can wrap around a dog’s body parts and cause injury
Four- to six-foot leather or fabric
· Great choice for regular walks and training time
· Limits the distance your dog can roam
Note that no piece of walking equipment will teach your dog not to pull in general when the equipment is removed. Dogs learn very specifically. If you train your dog to walk without pulling using a choke or prong collar, he won’t automatically know not to pull when he’s not wearing that collar. Similarly, although head halters and no-pull harnesses are effective tools, making walks more pleasant for you and your dog, they won’t have any effect on pulling when your dog is not wearing the equipment.
its a puppy u kindof have to expect that to happen.. and i hope your using a harness not a collar because collars arnt good for small dogs.. my dog is still like that but i just call her name or give her a little tug
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Although it’s much more pleasant to walk dogs who don’t pull on their leash, it’s not an easy task to teach them. Dogs naturally forge ahead on walks because they move faster than us and are excited to explore the world.
Pick a leash that you feel comfortable using. Some people prefer the feel of leather leashes, while others find different materials easier on the hands. Keep in mind that a type of leash that’s appropriate in one situation might not be appropriate in others. For example, you might walk your dog in the park on a Flexi retractable leash every day so that he can roam and get lots of exercise. However, you’ll probably want to switch to a leather or fabric leash when in other situations where you need to keep your dog closer to you and away from others, such as when walking in crowded places, at the vet’s office or in pet stores. Here are some types of leashes [stateing the pros and cons].
Long line (ranging from 10 to 30 feet in length)
· Useful when teaching dogs to come when called
· Appropriate for walks in the park or in other open areas where your dog can explore further away from you
· Inappropriate for training your dog not to pull on-leash
· Can get tangled or wound around objects and people’s legs
· Unsafe during play because it can wrap around a dog’s body parts and cause injury
Retractable leash (Flexi, WalkAbout)
· Appropriate for walks in the park or in other open areas where your dog can explore further away from you
· Inappropriate for training your dog not to pull on-leash
· Can be cumbersome and difficult to handle
· Can get wound around objects and people’s fingers and bodies, causing injury. It’s unsafe for use on trails with runners and cyclists who often can’t see the line and get entangled or injured)
Chain
· Good choice if your dog likes to chew or tug on leather or fabric leashes
· Inappropriate for training your dog not to pull on leash
· Unsafe during play because it can wrap around a dog’s body parts and cause injury
Four- to six-foot leather or fabric
· Great choice for regular walks and training time
· Limits the distance your dog can roam
Note that no piece of walking equipment will teach your dog not to pull in general when the equipment is removed. Dogs learn very specifically. If you train your dog to walk without pulling using a choke or prong collar, he won’t automatically know not to pull when he’s not wearing that collar. Similarly, although head halters and no-pull harnesses are effective tools, making walks more pleasant for you and your dog, they won’t have any effect on pulling when your dog is not wearing the equipment.
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walk her with treats in your hand. Cut up some hotdogs and show her you have them then lure her along…
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