Leash issues - Page 2

**JeanKBBMMMAAN** · 11-30-2012, 09:56 AM

Thanks! Let us know how the walks go!

FrankieC · 11-30-2012, 11:29 AM

Jean's advice is spot on. I took Kira out at 10 and 11 weeks for a walk and she really was not impressed. It was a total struggle to keep her going forward. After hitting the yard first and kicking around the jolly ball, a short walk afterwards was much more enjoyable. Of course I was constantly swapping out toys and treats for rocks, litter, sticks etc.

I kept it to a couple blocks but if she had enough before then she would grab at the leash or cut in front, sit and look at me. "Can we go home now?"

Beautiful pup. Good luck!

wolfy dog · 11-30-2012, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeanKBBMMMAAN

I do! This is around her 10th birthday in April. Shes still pretty dark for her age - I love dark/black dogs, too.

OMG, that is the sweetest face you can imagine. This is what I hope my next GSD will look like next to WD's macho look.

Marc · 11-30-2012, 07:35 PM

Try leaving her leesh on, even in the house. Eventually the dog will get sick of worrying about it.

ShelbyCD · 12-03-2012, 08:03 AM

Update:
Shelby's behavior on walks has improved! Since Friday evening, we've been spending about 15-20 min before each of her normal walks playing fetch and short obedience lessons. She hasn't chewed the leash or pulled away at all. She has jumped up on my pants a couple times but its no where close to the frequency in the past.
It's amazing how an extra 15 min can change her focus and behavior.

We are starting puppy classes tonight. The trainer was really excited when I told her that Shelby was a GSD.

Thanks again for all the advice!

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11-30-2012, 09:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
JeanKBBMMMAAN The Rescues Rule Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 22,777	Thanks! Let us know how the walks go! __________________ Help IMOM help Pets www.imom.org Help a rescue: wish some big dogs a Happy Howliday! www.bigdogsbighearts.blogspot.com Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight. Albert Schweitzer

11-30-2012, 11:29 AM	#12 (permalink)
FrankieC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 492	Jean's advice is spot on. I took Kira out at 10 and 11 weeks for a walk and she really was not impressed. It was a total struggle to keep her going forward. After hitting the yard first and kicking around the jolly ball, a short walk afterwards was much more enjoyable. Of course I was constantly swapping out toys and treats for rocks, litter, sticks etc. I kept it to a couple blocks but if she had enough before then she would grab at the leash or cut in front, sit and look at me. "Can we go home now?" Beautiful pup. Good luck! __________________ GSD Kira - just one month together but a lifetime of memories. We miss you little girl! GSD Riley North Trail Sports

11-30-2012, 07:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
Marc Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 57	Try leaving her leesh on, even in the house. Eventually the dog will get sick of worrying about it. __________________ Maya, GSD Bitch, Born 30/08/2012..... complete lapdog.

12-03-2012, 08:03 AM	#15 (permalink)
ShelbyCD Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 66	Update: Shelby's behavior on walks has improved! Since Friday evening, we've been spending about 15-20 min before each of her normal walks playing fetch and short obedience lessons. She hasn't chewed the leash or pulled away at all. She has jumped up on my pants a couple times but its no where close to the frequency in the past. It's amazing how an extra 15 min can change her focus and behavior. We are starting puppy classes tonight. The trainer was really excited when I told her that Shelby was a GSD. Thanks again for all the advice! Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App

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