Unwilling to go for walks

MaxandMe · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:04 pm Post subject:

TNVOL..........wow talk about cute!!! HOW do you ever say NO to Vegas Shocked

puppies go through so many stages and some are fear stages
me? i'd pick him up and walk a little bit then set him back down and see how it goes
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lmtoth2 · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:08 pm Post subject:

I got all caught up in your question and just went back to look at the puppies...OMG those 2 are soooo cute! Just like stuffed animals. I would not be able to say no to either Smile

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sdrudge · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:11 pm Post subject:

Ok too CUTE!! I just wanted to give you another idea about walks. Cacao used to refue to go for walks. But if you take a big wooded spoon of peanut butter with you ((Yes you look fun walking your dog with a BIG wooded spoon with peanut butter)) but it works. Cacao loves peanut butter so i tried that. Hope that helps.
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sessa35 · Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:05 am Post subject:

one step at a time,
one day at a time...

the whole world is a new experience,
TONS of smells, sights, noises, and different tastes to explore!!

Mija was always tentative with new things,
I would walk forward a few paces and stop, with my back to her--although she took her time, she always came up to me....rewards and praise, followed by turning around and going back....

like Leslie, Imtoth, it took us probably a week to get down about 4-5 houses on our block...by the next week, we made it to the end of the street....

confidence is gained with time and patience,
they start to trust that WITH YOU they can be SAFE anywhere.

GOOD LUCK,
AND,
ENJOY!!!!
Very Happy

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mtd885 · Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:31 am Post subject:

With puppies this size you should be using the smallest, lightest leash you can find. I start pups out with tiny show leashes which weigh almost nothing. I've seen pics of pups with big metal "D' ringed collars and heavy leashes with large buckles. These things do not encourage the pup to walk on leash. Puppies love to chase things so I let Abby chase me whenever she stopped. Then one day she started pulling on the leash Wink

Then there was...and on and on Rolling Eyes

Enjoy these stages of development as they are the memories you will relish later on!
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