First: hello...and then...lazy pup?

[Jules]

Hey everybody,

First, let me tell you how glad I am that I found this forum! My husband and I adopted a puppy about 3 weeks ago and I just can't get enough advice!

The little one's name is T-Bone (because she looks like a cow ) and she is a 4month old American Staff mix. She is a great dog so far and we love her a lot.

She does have puppy energy, but whenever we try to walk her...well, she just doesn't like it. She goes outside to poop and pee, but whenever we want to take her out for a walk walk, she does not walk with us, sits down, lays down, or we literally have to drag her.
I don't want her to remember walks as something negative, but also I don't want her to think that she can have her way and walk me rather than me walking her.
Any advice?

Ohhhh....and then...does anybody have a problem with their dog being too social? I know this sounds really weird, but when I walk T-Bone she stops walking whenever she sees somebody walking down the street. Like she's waiting for them to come by and pet her. She loves attention and loves people soooo much! Sometimes I have to drag her away from people to keep her going. I know this sounds weird, but it is a real problem walking her.

Thanks so much for reading my now rather long opening act posting

Talk to you guys later,
Jules

 

[Saje]

lol She's young and curious. Take your time. Definitely do not physically drag her. You may find this useful

http://clickertraining.com/training/shelters/index.htm?loaditem=looseleash

and welcome! Please post pics

 

[Zoom]

Hi, welcome to the forum and thank you for adopting!

It sounds like she just may not know how to walk on a leash at all. You might start by just clipping the leash to her in the house or in your backyard and let her get used to having it on. Just play with her, let her drag it around but don't let her chew on it. Then, start picking up the end of the lead, have a treat ready and call her name. When she comes to you, give her the treat. This can end up being a double-exercise: both teaching a good 'come' recall and that being on a leash is a good thing. Once she starts coming you quickly, then start moving away from her when you call, so she has to walk on the leash to get to you and the treat. Do this for awhile, and then one day just don't stop after a few feet, keep walking and see what happens.

I wouldn't worry about being overly social, that's a good thing. Just make sure that she thinks you are the greatest thing in the world, so when you call her name to get her attention, she comes running after you. The above exercise should help with that. My rottie mix LOVES people and other dogs, but she sounds quite mean (lots of growly barks) when she's excited and it freaks out a lot of people.

 

[aren1235]

i have had the EXACT same problems with my 4 mnth black lab. i wish i could have some advice, but still trying to work it out. as far as people goes, it just takes time. machuca still loves everyone, but knows not to stop for everyone. as far as walking her, its terribly difficult, but don´t drag her. i think we started causing a bad habit where she just locks up. honestly i wait for a second and then just keep walking iwthout her and she always comes right away, but i try to use a word like "listo". anyone know if this is a bad idea?