For your problem: You’re already doing the right thing with luring him with treats. When its time for walks, he’ll lay on the matt so we can’t put his harness and lead on. Otherwise, it might be that you’ve reinforced your dog not walking in the past means going back home. Feel free to check out the steps above and try luring her on walks to make them really fun and exciting. If it’s extreme, calmly remove her from the situation. If your dog never had these experiences, they may have problems trusting that being out of the front gate is safe. I did buy Bo a super cosy coat and that’s not made any difference. These dogs will put on the breaks and refuse to walk away from the home. Slowly expose him to these sounds and he’ll get used to them quite quickly. I would like to say one more thing, and that is before the injury, she was the type of dog that liked to dictate the route of her walk, and “sometimes” I let her have her own way, plus sometimes she wouldnt be interested in a walk at all, just to go to the to the end of the road, go to the toilet and demand I take her home. Today, I had a pocket full of treats and could only get her to go a foot at a time. In many situations, sudden behavioural changes can be linked with some form of an underlying medical problem. If your normally affectionate pup becomes anti-social and doesn’t want to be touched or runs away or hides from you, he could be in pain or suffering from an injury. Remember not to reinforce negative behavior (fear, shivering, tail between legs) with pets – that’ll only make it worse. We feel that she needs to be walked to burn off some energy but just won’t go. Be patient with your furry companion and let me know how it goes! The more distance you build up the easier your dog will continue walking with you. Even though you might be the primary carer, your boyfriend could be more of an authority figure and thus your dog places more trust in him even though he’s not really her trainer. She does NOT like this. Any suggestions? These animals are far less likely to want to go on long walks. They are both scared of everything after the Fourth of July they don’t want to walk on the leash now. My 8 month Greek rescue will not go on a walk from home! Any suggestions on why this is happening? If your dog is scared of something, try to lure him away from the trigger with a treat and comfort him. Build confidence and keep improving that bond! Refusal to go for walks could be signs of an underlying behavioral issue. You could create that same relationship through bonding even closer to your dog so she’ll feel even safer with you than with any other dog – more on that in this post. So, if it happens outside, just sit that moment out. I don’t understand why this started, I used to be able to go anywhere and she was happy just walking along side me. The thing is that, as you said, he’s probably used to roaming freely and bad habits can be hard to break but with time and patience, progress will come. Second, I’d just go for a walk with them and see how the dog behaves when they walk the dog and you just observe. Definitely don’t slack with socialization (check the linked article on the importance of puppy socialization if you’re interested) and that means new people/dogs/places/ground textures etc. She does play ball in our backyard. Desensitization and counterconditioning will slowly ease his fear. You need to stop giving them a slice of your pizza, or the dinner leftovers. We can also avoid some of her tendency to stop right in the middle of the street (when we cross one along our sidewalk path- it’s become clear that this is one of her triggers) by entering into a jog as soon as we reach the end of the sidewalk. Personally, I’m not a big fan of being completely dependent on treats each and every time you give a command anyway. How is she behaving on the walks? There is a part of me that feels she has a strange mixture of fear and stubborness .., If thats at all possible?? I’ve ordered a nylon training leash, and cheese/sausage as the reward for proceeding with a walk…changing direction when she goes down..and hopefully lengthing our walk distance. I’d guess that the walks may have not been fun enough; have you started this positive reinforcement work with treats, toys etc. Your dog might even seem to breath weird and heavy which is another sign of stress. I guess we need to keep trying to walk him with one person to get familiar but he just won’t move even with treats. He was walked off lead as he would be with the other dog and would always come back to his owner. If treats don’t work, you can try toys. An older dog might experience orthopedic pain from diseases like arthritis and doesn’t want to walk due to the discomfort it causes him. I need help. A Lack of Freedom. I adopted my wee dog three weeks ago from a Romanian rescue volunteer charity organization. Give … Does she feel uncomfortable due to your presence or is she happily walking with them? There’s times she’s not moved for a half hour or more while I stand there with her leash trying to coax her. Just start playing it on your laptop or whatever and create a positive association with treats, toys, etc. If she’s on the leash and she wants to race home, stand your ground (but don’t drag her with you). So, he moved to our home which included things he never had: routine, baths, toys, obedience classes, his own bed, etc…I am home with him all day and he lives inside now. Hello! Just introduce a bit of obedience, call her, go through a couple of commands and make the alone time as fun as possible (i.e. Sometimes we can get walking again if I agree to walk in the opposite direction (away from home) or on an unfamiliar route. We can not get her to go out separately in the mornings. It’s very frustrating. He just got separated from his mother and littermates and is now supposed to live with complete strangers in a new home. This problem certainly isn’t always a nasty thing, but there could be some problem which needs addressing. Any advice is welcome. she refuses to walk with or without a leash. it may very well be that your dog doesn’t want to go home but not necessarily because she doesn’t want to be confined with you in a small space, but rather because she might need more exercise. I’m sorry to tell you, but there is every chance your dog is simply fat and lazy. I actually have articles on all these topics from teaching tricks, obedience commands, bonding, etc. Teach your dog a couple of new tricks (linked you an article) or check out these boredom busters. Switch things up with play inside your yard or teaching your dog new tricks, use snuffle mats, hide-and-seek and so on to tire your dog mentally. She is fine when either me or husband walks her, with our kids, any combination so long as there is at least two people. (must have been a sight for the neighbors to see a small girl carrying a 60 lb golden retriever haha) She wants to explore new territory and I don’t blame her, but we just can’t here. To have your dog stop in the middle of the walk and refuse to move can happen for several reasons. Could this have been the trigger for this new behaviour? Sometimes a dog that doesn't want to be around you might track you carefully — other times, they might purposely ignore you. She gets the treat when she walks with me, but then will stop again after she gets her treat. I’d follow a bunch of these steps but the main issue is she has no problem walking with her grandparents or uncle. Next, I would try to teach him associations that going back home is also a wonderful thing. Try to avoid this place for the time being and find out if your dog feels more comfortable on a different route. This point is similar to being downright fearful. Follow the steps on my recall training guide and stay very consistent with it. If the problem persists or gets even worse, you might want to check your dog with the vet to rule out any medical problems. Wanting to return to the comfort of your home. She doesn’t respond to treat or encouragement when out. We can also position him to block out some visual stimuli along the route. Now he full on refuses to walk anywhere.. unless it’s the direction back to the house. Also, are there any toys she’s crazy about? Some dogs love balls, frisbees, tugs, chew toys, plush toys, it’s all about texture!). Either use a front-clip or a gentle leader, make sure that in his mind leash = awesome. 1. If he plunks his bottom down and decides not to move I then stand there with him and wait until he goes to move and once he does that I continue to guide him the way I want to go and he some what complies. Brenda. We are new dog parents, we have a 3 year old Bulldog and she will only go for walks when there are both myself and my partner going. My Rottweiler still stares at people, not in a bad sense and not as long (she does plant herself for a couple of seconds or a minute if you let her though) but that’s just what they’re doing, checking their environment and making sure everything is all right. I do think it might be the quite a lot to do with the noise thing. If you have adopted your dog from a shelter, you don’t know their background. Could also just be that your dog just figured out it’s cooler to hang out at home. Could this be the case? He’s medically okay but is a little afraid of the cars at the end of our road. It’s a new experience. The fact that she seems to jump out of the buggy at some point and then walk 30 mins (without limping?) He seems rattled by the sounds of traffic. Mark every tiny step in the right direction with a click or verbal praise followed by a treat. I would be greteful for any advice. Walks are why many of us get a dog. With 6y they should’ve seen some fireworks already if they weren’t locked away before (as it often happens in puppy mills, sadly). After you answered the above questions, I’d be happy to give you further advice! Here are the steps: Decide what you want your dog to eat and offer him a small quantity in a bowl. Plus, you may find a new full-time walking buddy. I’m out of ideas? I asked his owners if I could walk him and when I did it was clear he had no idea how to walk on a leash, but he was happy to have company. If you have friends with very calm and relaxed dogs, puppy play dates are another option. Either that or Fletcher has a built-in compass if you walked a different direction back to the car :). When we do take him out he only sits or lays down and does not want to leave the yard. Be aware not to treat in the wrong situations (when he stops, for example) as this will only reinforce his reluctant behavior. A dog that just had the best day at the park will be very reluctant to leave the area. But since then, he has become increasingly stubborn. Advisory board member and dog behaviorist Robert Cabral, who said you should watch and see if a dog isn't making eye contact with you or seems to move away from you every time you try to get close. I don’t understand why this is so sudden. She will get excited at an animal, and her gait seems fine so i don’t think it is medical related. Playtime is much more crucial at this point for a puppy so why not get your pup a brain game? It is where you are, for starters, and it is also where they learn to play, rest, and eat. Yet, once addressed, your puppy may feel more comfortable freely walking outside. Apart from that, don’t worry that your pup is not yet into treats or toys, their attention span is really low and will surely develop. Priority for you is to be more interesting than her environment. About year ago she decided she will not walk more than 100yds from our home with either of my 19 year old sons. A lot of puppies are interested in everything and everybody and that’s a good sign, you should encourage him to check out stuff if he’s not scared. how long is she with you? if you make a quick page search for “Romanian” you’ll actually find a similar case. Unfortunately, dragging won’t solve anything and may make him dislike walking even more. We have tried tempting him with treats but he moves only an inch then lays down or sits down. If you’re checking the other comments and going through the article step-by-step you’ll probably make progress faster than you thought. As a puppy he definitely seems to have a more nervous disposition. Thanks so much….. since you mentioned your Cavapoo doesn’t seem scared or timid at all, I would say that this is typical puppy behavior. But as long as you get them back in your arms, it doesn’t take long to forgive and forget. I have tried waiting (sometimes up to 15 minutes), and offering treats. Going back inside reinforces that behavior as the next walk will probably only happen when at least two people are there. Does she refuse to walk with either one of you alone or just one particular person? I have always walked her off the leash (unless traffic around) and she behaves perfectly staying near me and obeys commands very well. They may have never been allowed out of the back yard with their previous owners. Thanks. have you tried the steps above? As you already ruled over-exercising out, maybe you can switch things up with different types of exercises. He’s not limping and he’s paws have been inspected. Some days he will walk ok, until he sees a dog, person, running walking whatever. She walks a few metres thenjust stops and heads back home. and now there’s not a single day in the year where she won’t devour her food. shows that she’s definitely able to and wants to but she may just need to learn that she has to walk your routes in the long-term, not only hers. I’ve picked her up and carried her a few times, which I doubt helps to much. I’ve had my puppy for over 3 weeks now and she’s 3 months old on Tuesday. Re-introducing the leash as you described and following the steps above is a very good start. She is definetly “my” dog I guess since if in house she always rests near me and puts her head on my feet. He also sleeps a lot and doesn’t show any enthusiasm for anything other than food! Can’t break the problem with refusing to walk with sons. When our best walking buddies don’t want to go along, it’s worrisome, especially if they are usually rarin’ to go. My Daschund loves to walk if we drive to any location. Use lots of treats during the process and encourage your puppy with a warm and happy voice. He will just stand and stare for 5-10 mins if you let him. Sometimes we’ll hear the startling noise too and we’ve taken to switching on the “good girl” voice immediately to encourage her to not plop on the ground. Redirecting your dog with simple commands or a toy might also help in certain situations. Every place you visit and every person or dog you meet should become a pleasant experience for your dog. That being said, if you’re sure it’s not fear (normal body posture, no laid back ears, submissive position, reactiveness, tail between legs, etc.) It doesn’t take long for a young puppy to begin to create positive associations with a home environment. If I pull him, he tries so hard to not move. Try to get her to associate your approach with something positive. No, I got him about 3 and a half years ago. The first thing you should be doing is teaching your dog a very strong recall. You can also encourage these needs with something like a snuffle mat. And did she seem especially startled due to the bang and thus started this behavior or did this evolve over the last walks during winter? He is a very social dog and loves people and children but he now doesn’t want to go for walks. To get her to eat full servings, find something that she really likes. There has to be something, anything really, that your dog particularly likes and you can use that. For example, do they have a new collar? Try new toys like flirt poles, frisbees, tug-of-war, or whatever. Then she started to refuse to leave the house. Although tailored to the breed Cane Corso, you can read more about the second fear imprint of your Lab here. Only use your dog’s recall one single time, if he doesn’t react you just stop. If your dog refuses to walk, it may be due to a medical issue, lack of leash training, too much exercise, or fear, which may require desensitization and counter-conditioning. Don’t push your dog during this transition period and just try to work on your bond, it’ll click eventually. However, you should guide your dog through socialization (especially if he has is a nervous character) and be an overall great, calm leader for him. Re: Noise issue – Desensitization will help with this. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Settling In A New Kitten: Their First Week At Home. We have a 5 month old hound mix puppy and all of a sudden for the past week or so he doesn't want to take a walk. If your dog is anxious all round, having problems with meeting other people or animals, new sounds or new foods, this fear may not surprise you. Just wanted to check in that this sounds like the right thing to be doing? I have a 7 month old bulldog. Other ideas that help with bonding + mental exercise are teaching a couple of simple tricks or getting your dog new toys to play with (you may even notice that he is into toys – just not the toys you’ve thought. Keep in mind that dogs are masters when it comes to hiding pain. During their first few weeks and months, exposing young animals to as many safe experiences as possible is crucial. Your … You may choose to leave the collar on all the time whilst they are around the home. What may only seem like 2 kg is essentially an additional 25% of their weight. The last few days she will leave the house but only go one way and only to the end of the road which is about about 4 houses along. If nothing else is possible, patiently wait but restrict to where he wants to go. Do not feed him any treats whatsoever until his next mealtime. keep it just in front of her nose as you walk so she figures out that a good place to be is right by your side while on leash. Distances will increase and you can soon work on socialization, introducing new places/textures/etc. While these dogs have their own problems on a leash, there are some dogs who display the opposite behaviours. Make Some Frozen Treats For Your Dog She gets excited and will walk eagerly for miles but she refuses to walk from the house. However, there may likely be underlying reasons why they don’t want to go for walks. To the area that they feel safe in. Your dog suddenly refuses to walk and you’re asking yourself what’s wrong. Try to use his favorite treat/toy if you haven’t already, that often does the trick. Most dogs are quite insecure/shy/etc. She had no health problems and is a super well rounded great dog. Firstly, it is important that you try identifying why they aren’t wanting to leave home. Did you just get him 6 months ago and he started to develop this within the first few months? Puppies love their freedom, and if yours starts to resist the pull of the leash and … I know about the 3-3-3 rules but wondering if this is something to address now or wait and see how things stand after 3 months? Hi Kirsten, what you’re currently doing is a very good start. You can continue trying this technique for the next few days, trying to get a little bit further down the road each day. Is he a low-energy dog or does he just love doing other activities until exhausted? Just recently in the cold and the odd air bang going off in nearby farmers fields, she just flatly refuses to go. first of all, I’d suggest asking your grandparents/uncle how they walk your dog. He is a work in progress but we’ve been able to see progress so that’s what’s important! Have 7 year old female Lab. Then you get him going and walk home, he will stop dead when close to home, drop to the floor do anything not to go in. She is more than happy to go out in the garden when it’s cold without the coat. Another option for teaching your puppy to be confident and comfortable walking on a leash is to attend obedience classes. Suggestions? Before you start worrying about any dog training or behavioral issues, get him checked by a vet. However, some dog trainers don’t use treats at all and instead apply patience or even couple it with toys in order to avoid this dependency on food. As far as I know, there are massage techniques to manipulate the Luxating Patella back into place and the right diet will also help support your dog’s body to avoid arthritis or other developing conditions. Insider spoke with Wag! He’s wise to all the tricks and my elderly mother just can’t be bothered with training, she drags him until he does his business and then goes home. When you’re heading home after a fun walk in the park, your healthy dog flattens himself to the ground, refusing to walk any farther. I really just don’t know what to do. Thanks for the support xx Kate and Bo. She always stops on the same section of the street as we walk away from our house and we will give her a treat and go on her way. A young puppy gets overwhelmed by his environment incredibly quickly. And have taken to stopping and waiting where he does for around 5 minutes before trying to move on, or if just outside the house, we tend to sit for 10-15 minutes so he still has outdoor time. On a hike recently, I think the reason for stopping was tiredness, it was a warm day and it was longer than her normal walks. It’s so tough figuring this out on our own without professional training and socialization first him and we hope he hasn’t been “scarred” by all of this isolation. We’ve had out 4.5-year-old Pembroke Corgi, Lemon, for a week. If you don’t want to hire someone see if one of your neighbors, relatives or friends would be willing to stop by every once and a while to let your dog out for a nice walk or game of tug. Instead of leaving from your home take your dog elsewhere to start your... Bring A Walking Buddy. you might want to try to stick to the treat method and phase them out over time. Keep in mind not to force your dog and let them just experience their environment in their own time, most issues will resolve with the right/calm guidance. It could be that your pup formerly learned that the house is his safe/fun space and that’s why he refused to walk when you were near the house. Since it’s already working with some positive reinforcement, I’d keep applying that. We have a two year old rescue dog who has lived in a (loud) shelter his whole life. She’s very needy indoors, constantly wanting our attention by trying to climb on us. This behavior not only seems stubborn but can also become quite dangerous if it happens in the middle of a busy road. although it may seem annoying, it’s nothing to worry about if that’s the only way he expresses this fear of being separated from one of you :). Did we ruin his walking by going to far and if not then what can we do to get him to enjoy walking like he seemed to do in the beginning? Too many people don’t even try balls, frisbees, tugs or whatever to get their dog moving. Fear & stubborness is definitely possible because fear can make a dog shut down totally but something negative must’ve happened to your dog on the walks. I wonder if it’s because he was used to being off lead and he simply doesn’t look forward to walks because he’s on a lead? An ill-fitting collar may lead to discomfort and a heavy leash could become a burden for a toy breed or young puppy (reserve stronger leashes for your grown medium/large-sized dog). Depending on the breed and energy level, extended walks 2-3 times a day are important. Then get them used to walking on a leash. A week or so in, he is now excited to get ready for a walk but stops when we leave the small area surrounding our building. She refuses to walk with me, she almost seems scared and tries to run back home. You shouldn’t get angry either, it’s very important to stay calm. My dog completely turned when I started feeding her raw while a foster dog I had didn’t touch that stuff (mostly because there needs to be a transition period) but it’s same with your dog, she just doesn’t trust the environment and is probably used to other food. Have a look at your dog and seriously consider if they are overweight. The first week she happily went on walks. During these classes, they will be able to teach you how to encourage your dog to walk on a leash. He would walk wonderfully. There is nothing worse than dragging your dog throughout the walk only to discover that he has been in pain during the whole time. He’ll eventually start walking but after much gentle encouragement. We’re thinking of it as a marathon, not a sprint, but any words of encouragement/advice you might have as we navigate these first few days and weeks would be greatly appreciated! Have you checked out the other comments? Not only can they help you with the troubles of your puppy refusing to walk away from home, but they may also sharpen their other skills. Make them a part of the family again and see if their behaviour changes. Due to COVID, I am living with my parents until further notice. Hi Danielle…. I’d just walk the dog alone from time to time to get him used to that. I can seriously see this never coming to an end, and consider that this is now Rosie forever, so any advice from yourself to help her to overcome this fear would be so much appreciated. For the whole walk he’ll be like this. Just staying calm will help make it completely normal for your pup. Conversely, a dog that has had a bad experience – even once – on your usual path, may be trying to tell you they don’t want to … She is terrified of fire works and the bangs in the fields do sound like that so I guess that might be a big part of the issue. Any help or tips would be appreciated. The situation you described with the Pit Bull could definitely be a trigger, due to the puppy’s fear period. There’s a section about your exact problem :). With a bigger family, it’s important that everybody takes part in training which will make it easier to give your Lab commands and provide boundaries as well as guideliens. If having a collar on is uncomfortable for your dog and is the reason why when it’s time to walk they resist, identify the problem with the collar. How often are you taking care of the dog? I have watched and read many videos, but my dog still won’t react properly. Otherwise, the leash will always be a negative element for our dog and it will be difficult to get used to walking calmly with it on. Drive Away From Home Before Starting Your Walk. If she hasn’t been out that much, this behavior can be totally normal. You might have heard of the 3-3-3 rule, let me refresh it for you. If you’ve never put a leash on your pup before, or you’re using a new harness or collar,... 2. When people try treats, they often don’t use their dog’s favorite, have you tried that? He had zero motivation for going outside doing exercise. My rescue will put his brakes on as soon as hes on the path i walk on with my other dog and my husband says bye im going so as the extendable is at full extent so my rescue dog is left sitting on his own and we all just walk away from him to go on a quiet woodland walk which is just up the bottom of a dead end quiet road. If you’re going to decrease the amount of food you’re giving your dog, you need to stop the snacks. She was checked by a vet a few weeks ago (and she was okay), and we have a new vet apointment for a week from now (earliest we could get). This problem has recently developed. Your dog doesn’t have that confidence yet but if you keep improving your bond (feel free to check the linked article), it’ll come. If the behavior consists, you might want to think about going to a local dog trainer/behavior consultant – if (s)he’s any good. Let your puppy walk around the house with the leash on for a few days so he gets used to the weight and feel of it. If your dog was never exposed to a variety of experiences when they were younger, they may not feel safe out of the home. I rescued a dog 5 months ago and she has been through a lot before we gave her her forever home. Your home should be a fun place to be. We ended up turning around to go home, which she was happy to do. My 4 month old Maltese puppy loved to walk on a leash until a few weeks ago when he suddenly refused to walk more than a few feet at a time when we were walking away from my apartment. Now, if your dog is limping, ill or injured, this doesn’t apply. with only 6 years, small breeds are just about to enter the senior stage but yes, he still has exercise needs. 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