Rottigirl, I can't wait for it to stop raining to try that.

In fact you all are teaching me how to play with my girl.

Poor baby has had such a DUD for a momma!

Great advice!

What are you trying to teach with leash walking? Go where Mom goes. When I teach, I like to start with a VERY loose leash. If 6' isn't long enough, use 2 hooked together. Go out and WITHOUT LOOKING at the dog, pat your leg, talk in high happy tones, call the dog to you. Treats, toys (swishing a rope on the ground) are allowed - whatever turns your dog on.When the dog comes - praise praise praise. Go a few feet out again and repeat. Eventually, the dog learns really fun stuff happens in mom's vicinity and will start to keep up with you without you having to stop. Once they're good at staying with me, I mix it up - change directions, change speeds (fast, slow) basically keeping the dog on his/her toes. This teaches the dog NOT TO PULL and pay attention to MOM! Understand, the leash is to prevent running away. Sorry, this is a few lessons in real life...

Olivia/Kano/Q-Ball

I am not in a posistion to offer advice as I have made all the mistakes, but since coming here I have learned some things that I need to focus on.

I have a strong willed little five month old. I too have struggled with her walks since getting her three months ago.

I got her an Easy Walk harness which was helpful.

Today was the best walk ever! I had lots of treats, and praised her as she went, offered her lots of treats, bent down and praised her at times without treats too, and she moved along just as well as when I had the treats.

It dawned on me while considering all the excellent advice here that I had been in the "do it my way damn it" mode. Today it was more "our way" and we had a lovely walk. I am much encouraged so just be patient and take lots of deep breaths darlin"

I hope this helps,

Kofi's mom

thats funny that you say about neighbors dogs. I try to use my neighbors toy poodle to motivate her to walk down the block. Lola just wants to play with him and he wants nothing to do with her. But he does get her moving a little.

MY 3 MONTHS PUPPY DOESNT LIKE TO WALK TOO, BUT WHEN HE IS TOGHETER WITH OTHER NEIGHBOUR DOGS HE WALKS WITH NO COMPLAINTS..I THINK OUTSIDE HOME IS TOO DISTRACTIONS..HE IS DISTRACTED FROM PEOPLE CARS NOISES...HE SIT AND SNIFF AND THAT'S IT....I WOULD LIKE HIM TO WALK TOO AND SOMETIMES I TRIED TO PULL BUT I DO NOT REALLY LIKE TO PULL EITHER...I DO NOT THINK MY PROBLEM IS THE LEASH THOUGH...WELL I HAVE ASKED SUGGESTION TOO...IF I SOLVE THE PROBLEM I WILL POST IT!
LET'S SEE WHAT THE OTHER SAY....

i was thinking that may be it. Unfortunately i don't have a backyard i live in a co-op but have a huge courtyard that i am located in the back so it is a distance to the street. she gets out the door good to the grass and then thats it.

never tried that inside thats a great idea. Will try it when i go home. I have attached the leash inside and had to do something quick she will walk with it on her usually to her pillow to start chewing it.

she is still quite young...she may be scared about going out front...big things are out there like trucks and cars etc...maybe take her out from the back yard and walk her out to the front via the yard...?? Jennifer

Does she walk on a leash inside her own house well? Like... put the leash around your wrist & walk to your bedroom or wherever & get some laundry, walk it to laundry room, start a load... walk to dishwasher load that.... smaller thing's...All while the dog is attatched to my arm. How does she respond? Is it when she get's outside 'only'?

Reward even the slightest "Try".

Best Regards, Kim

i tell her good walking and praise her she looks all excited but then a few steps later she stops and won't move.

If she gets excited by your tone of voice...maybe make a big fuss when she is walking to the car....if she likes her rides in the car...tell her that she is going in the car or for a ride everytime she goes to the car and maybe she will put two and two together and muster enough energy to get out there!
Jennifer

like cheese or hotdogs...something REALLY yummy.

The fact that you're pulling her is unpleasant for her so she will rebel. Take the time to feed her & lure her to where you want to go.

food works wonders as well as a really good toy.

many dogs refuse to walk or they tug their owner while wearing a harness. When you pull, her natural reaction is to pull back.

Practice with lures other than food if she isn't food motivated. Try using a new toy she's not seen before- maybe a squeaky ball. Only use the toy for walking and don't let her have it when she's off lead.

Also, maybe your treats aren't enticing enough. Try tossing tiny bits of hot dog (I like those pencil eraser size Zukes Mini Natural Treats) out in front of her as you walk along. Say, "Find it!" and make a game of it. Be sure not to treat (reward) her when she isn't moving along.