Training A Puppy To Walk On A Leash (14 Weeks And Up Puppies) That Are Scared Or Stubborn

This is Zoe learning to walk on a harness. She is unsure at first and stops suddenly quite a bit. We use a combination of practicing an authoritative energy with lots of treat re-enforcement. It's important to note that sometimes light leash pressure can be a great tool to build confidence in your dog and teach them how to give in to the leash pressure rather then pull away. It can even help with extremely fearful cases by using pressure, and then releasing as soon as the dog makes that decision to give in. However, when working with a nervous dog outside, that is not the best approach. It is better to stick to any leash pressure exercises (like crating or come or even heeling in the house) in the house where they are more comfortable, no outside influences, and where you can really teach them to give in to it where-as outside they are nervous already.
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[@lizzieklein5754]

Thank you! This really helped my puppy because she is so stubborn, but this actually worked. Thank you

[@crystinaelena4744]

till now, to me it seems the best video, how to train a puppy in a REAL way. Looking forward to try this with my puppy. Thank you for helping

[@ConsciousBread]

I had to comment and say thank you for this video! My three month old golden retriever wouldn't walk further than the front yard before hitting the breaks! I watched your video and tried these techniques in my back yard first before taking him out and he walked! Perfectly too! I was getting so defeated his break slamming since I've never owned a dog that hasn't enjoyed walks, but now I'm motivated! Thank you again!

[@00squid00]

This video was exactly what me & my pup needed. Like magic, walking perfectly, tail high, after about 5 minutes!

[@SimplyTamz]

Over 4 years later and this video just helped me with my new poodle pup! Thanks

[@jalenjones3181]

NuBlackUnicorn TamZ Having This issue with my standard. Did the slip leash work?

[@SimplyTamz]

Jalen Jones I just been encouraging her and that works sometimes but I will get the slip leash as well. I have a retractable and I give her a lot of space. Apparently poodles 🐩 hate leashes.

[@jalenjones3181]

NuBlackUnicorn TamZ for sure . And he’s gonna be huge to big to pull

[@RuffBeginningsRehab]

YAY! I'm so glad

[@MegaSuziek]

I know Beth you posted this video 3 years ago, but just wanted to say a huge thank you! I have had issues with leash walking since I had my puppy (13 wks toy poodle) and we were both struggling. I watched this video a number of times to fully understand what you were doing. We walked to the park this morning with so much confidence and ease, Im so amazed, surprised and appreciative. The short leash thing and occasional 'pop-thing' (which Im not too good at yet) and confident walking did the trick. My pup followed me with a few steps behind, head up, no picking things up from floor, understanding that I was the leader. I gave lots of praises and treats. Thank you!!

[@OfficialYzaDora]

This video is extremely helpful and informative. Just adopted a 3 month old Dutch Shepherd and he's a little shit to train on the leash. We purchased a harness for him and trying to leash train him but all he EVER does is pull backwards. Now, with these helpful tips...hopefully we can correct that.

[@vMar1o]

I don't really post on KZbin, but this is the time I have to say a BIG THANK YOU! I have a 9 and a half weeks old Swiss White Shepherd and our walks have literally been so frustrating for me and my dog due to the problems described in the video. I have watched so many different loose leash walking videos, but they always seem to have perfect puppies and dogs who never have any behavioural issues. Once again, thank you so much, this certainly is going to help my relationship with my puppy, since it makes me miserable looking at his offended and sad face after the walks. Best of luck in your endeavours.

[@susanolbison4733]

These instructions are excellent. Working with my whippet puppy. Thank you

[@red2greenonlytakes170]

Bethany thank you so much! I followed your steps and now my little Mia doesn't put the breaks on! Thanks again love your videos

[@dianadi3632]

Thank you so much for this video...My puppy has changed from night to day.

[@bestbitesforever]

Thank you for this video, it has a lot of great information!

[@hayleyxoxoxo]

This was an extremely informative video on how to leash train a pup! Thank you!

[@molytameas1215]

This video really helped! I have a 4 month old pup who I took out for a walk for the first time. Of course she was superrrr excited with the new environment and new smells.It was hard to get her to even actually walk. I tried your tips for 2 days (we walk 2x/day) and by the third day I saw soooo much progress! She was actually able to walk with a loose leash!! Thanks so much!

[@patrickbiron4901]

By the way Princes is a shelter dog with issues and about 1.5 years old.- You are addressing all the things she and I need for training on a walk ... You are my dogs favorite trainer. Best Results. Thank You.!!!!

[@RolosMate]

Thanks for this, very helpful.

[@BaileyBlurbs]

I needed this video soooo much

[@nozynoz]

Great video, thank you worked first time.

[@andele7938]

my dog is apprehensive since using a harness.Thanks for the helpful hints ..great informative video

[@dose_of_wonder]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!I just adoupt puppy from the street(3months old,large)and i was not prepared so this is exactly what happen to e..on all the way to home i had the puppy(10kg)on my hands..

[@titi14n]

Thank you! You’re awesome!!! I just got a 11 weeks old Shiba Inu puppy a few days ago and I already know how challenging this bread can be. She stubborn but I’m patient as well. Leash training has been the most difficult part so far because she’s just started getting used to it on her and she tries to sniff pick up anything from the ground. And would freeze a lot of times. I’ll start doing the popping to snap her out of it and hopefully it’ll get better. Keep posting stuff like that for puppies if you can. Thanks for the videos and amazing instructions

[@pearlrodgers354]

Thanks love your video's

[@Adjudicators]

Awesome vid. Thank you. Hopefully I can train my new rescue!

[@Adjudicators]

@@saarlooswolfhund6237 Please shut the fuck up. I've had my dog for over a year now and don't need your unhelpful advice a whole ass year later. Thanks but no thanks.

[@SirSteveFury]

Thank you so much for producing this video. I have a 12 week old Great Pyrenees and have no clue how to begin leash training. Today was our first time walking down the subdivision and your suggestions worked PERFECTLY. This was the most helpful video I have seen, and I've watched a lot of them!

[@RuffBeginningsRehab]

+Steve Fury Ha ha! I'm so glad. If you need anything, feel free to email me :)

[@vasquezkarla69]

Steve Fury My sister has a great pyreenes too! She is a year and urs is probably 2 years old! They grow so big and fluffy! Hope you two have a happy life together :)

[@MeesterGonzalez]

Thanks for the information! I'm a new dog owner--pick her up next weekend--and taking in all the info on puppy and young dog training as is possible.

[@RuffBeginningsRehab]

My pleasure :)

[@nishantawasthi5853]

Hey, great tips. My bully puppy was doing the stops way too much. This really helped.

[@smellybuttfinger1546]

bouht a 7 month old caucasian shepherd last Friday, he was scared to death of the leash, never was able to get him outside, literally never up untill now, I watched this video 3 hours ago, have been walking my 7 month old puppy for an hour after doing this technique, took us 5 mins to get over the blockade then it was like i was waking a dog that has had obediencetraining all his life. thanks for the upload, he is starting

[@NeroliHenderson]

thank you x

[@budgetfriendlybabe]

Thanks so much, going to try this technique in the morning and let you know how progress is going with my dog, Dusty.

[@yazmineoconnor5850]

Thank you

[@yonnameable]

My dogs have retractable leashes and I do the same little snap action while holding the lock button, and all of my dogs that have ever been on them come to know the sound of me clicking the lock button on the leash and so they've learned when they hear the click sound it means pay attention. Keep them on a short leash and make them pay attention when they start to wonder or get distracted and eventually they'll think they're on the leash even when they're not and soon you won't have to put in the effort of keeping them close. They'll just do it naturally.

[@maryb.3806]

Great!!

[@tiffanyphan7819]

I just adopted an 8 y/o shih tzu yesterday (he's quite an oldie). the first time I walked him he was being really stubborn so he just stopped and sat down. On the next walk, it happened again! But thanks to this video, I know to be more cautious about the leash. Thank you!

[@skinjuice7491]

Tiffany Phan 5SOS FAM

[@atteljas]

Is she walking allright now?

[@shiromaniw3527]

Omg! I was doing everything wrong!! Thank you!

[@hawaiiguykailua6928]

My 7 month old Anatolian refuses to go on walks. And when I say refuse he won't go near the front or back gates, won't go near the front door. I have had him for a month and he lived with his group of anatolians on 300 acre ranch. He followed his mom and pop and siblings but never had a collar, leash or any training whatsoever. I am happy with the indoor progress I have made, he has calmed, starting to play, has learned to sit, lay down, come, etc. But he has a massive barrier to leaving the yard. I got him to follow me the first couple tries with a leash in the backyard but now he just lays down and refuses to follow or walk etc. I am very patient with him, reassuring only etc. I realize it's only been one month but his behavior is at odds with every other dog I have owned. I love walking with my dogs and wish to get this one doing the same. I should say he is already 30" tall at front shoulders and 95lbs so when he doesn't want to move there's not much you can do. He's basically a stubborn mule about walking.

[@noahdyedotcom]

I have a 3 month old bull terrier that is as stubborn as they come. Hates going around the block on walks, stops every 10 feet. Doesn't take to treats at all, but I am now curious to try deli meat! Thanks for the tip.

[@lizwoodard5286]

Thank you so much for this video! I have a very smart chipin and have taught him so many tricks, 22 all together! But as soon as I put a collar or harness on him he just drops to the floor or acts like a abused dog I always would feel sorry for him but after watching your video a couple times hes getting alot better. So we both thank you.

[@wereallcriminals7424]

Liz Woodard just got a dog and I agree with you, tomorrow I’m buying a slip leash!

[@lizwoodard5286]

@@wereallcriminals7424 congratulations on the new pup!! Iv had other dogs which I loved but the baby I have now is my everything, he is my one true love and would die for him. I hope it goes well walking for you!! So glad I'm not the only one 😊

[@neznam1524]

@@lizwoodard5286 did it get better? I have a puppy 2 months old and he really doesnt wanna walk outside. As soon as we have to go outside he starts to cry and jump. Idk what to do...i cant even potty train him cuz he really doesnt like to be outside. Help

[@lizwoodard5286]

@@neznam1524 I know exactly how you feel. My boy is still terrified of everything. Making him work really gave him the confidence he needed, teaching him things with treats really makes them feel on top of the world and that's where the trouble is, no confidence, so they scare easily. And I have got to the point now where he will wear his harness he still hates it and still try's to shut down but I try to snap him out of it quickly so he has no time to over think things. And I tried the slip leash but for some reason it made things worse. Put the collar on and walk out. His instinct is to follow u so when he does just praise him. When he gets a bit used to it then put the leash on and he will barely notice. You always have to make the scary things fun and have unlimited patience. I really hope everything works out for you and your baby. An btw I'm still using pee pads lol

[@Lochstoka]

Hi I'm from Tasmania with an 8 week old border collie / golden retriever cross puppy. Each time i open the door, she rushes out, my fault cause i have been letting her run wild outside for the past 2 days without a leash! So with the leash now, which is today (first time) she took lead and started resisting after 3 minutes of walking on the leash. She resisted cause she wanted to play and pick up the pine barks. She sat down and started pulling back. So what i did, i turned my back to her and started walking away. After 30 seconds, she ran back towards the house or me (not sure)! Next time, i will block the doorway to prevent her from running out first and to follow me instead. I am also going to have some yummy treats to get her attention for the walk around our big yard. Very useful video. I like how you elaborate the key points in your video. Thank you!

[@RuffBeginningsRehab]

Your welcome! To expect more focus you pup needs about another month of age. Please look at our puppy videos, we have a puppy playlist before expecting sit and wait at the door using leash, etc. There is a lot of prep work to do with a puppy as young as yours before those expectations are there.

[@dubtinao]

hi thanks for reply puppy jumped out door when his turn came no probs he was watching my older dog going.after a few mins he done the belly on ground haha guess practice practice.

[@Beagless714]

Hello, I enjoyed your video and am interested in the slip leash you mention and used. I saw on amazon "slip lead". Is this the same thing? I am having the SAME exact issue with my 14 week old Beagle puppy. He currently wears a harness (due to kennel cough he got a few weeks ago the vet recommended it rather than a flat collar...he's cleared now though) but walking him has got to be the most difficult thing EVER. He stops, is super stubborn and won't even go 5 steps after stepping out the door, and it takes 10 minutes to go one block. Not to mention all the EATING he does with stuff on the ground.

[@TheDrikitcha]

thanks for the video! do you have any videos on how to give permission? I live in an area with lots of things for her to explore, and I'd like to let her do that sometimes. Thank you!

[@luvpuppies6381]

I think this will really help with my dog! the first time we went one a walk he got attacked by a way larger dog, but I think if I incorporate treats and walk in front of him he will love it. :)

[@albertevien3358]

this is my dog.... struggling with walking him.... he is a puppy and learning... fingers crossed though :) Good video

[@jovanajohnson6848]

Great video bc this is what I am dealing with but what if treats don’t work though?

[@clowney218]

Hello^^ you might already have one, and I'm just having trouble finding it, but I was wondering if you could make a video about common mistakes new puppy owners make? I'm getting a puppy soon, and I really want the best for him, Thank you

[@dck9145]

Hi, what about short faced breeds? I have a pekingese 4 month puppy and I can't use the slip leash on him, just a harness. He is fine when he is going up the driveway to go to the bathroom and then when it comes to going anywhere after that he is full brake mode. Sometimes a tug works in the direction I want to go but most of the time that does not work. It's to the point that one of the neighbors thinks I abuse him since it is a constant struggle to get him to walk a foot!

[@cmb52]

My dogs both stop and smell EVERYTHING on our walks, ignoring me completely. I'm going to try this tomorrow just in my long driveway first. Thanks for for this!!

[@RuffBeginningsRehab]

Good luck!

[@davidst1138]

Hi, I'm having this issue with a Doberman. She does ok in my yard but lays down when she knows we are leaving home base, any additional suggestions?

[@creeana1402]

Thanks , i’m going to use this my 3 yr old shih tzu suddenly stops when cars pass by i guess they startle him I’ll also like to ask will this work if my dog is suddenly not confident , we don’t cut his hair a lot but when the groomer shaves it down (from big full hair) he gets really insecure in public and will put his brakes on as soon as we get in the drive way and that went on until his hair started growing back , after it all grew back it stopped . Just want to know is there something to stop that

[@bruhsmith9706]

My shih tzu hates when I put a leash on her so I had to go and buy a vest it works wayyyyy better and now she loves walks 😀😀😀

[@nishan8934]

💛

[@ellayates7857]

I have a 5 year old bichon frise and she will walk to the end of our street and a little bit further but once she gets to a certain spot, she decides she's walked far enough and turns to face home and WILL NOT walk any further. I try pulling her but she stands on her hind legs and shakes her head around, making a massive fuss. I'll pick her up and walk her forward a bit before putting her down and she'll walk one or two steps before putting the breaks on again. I've tried bringing her treats but she won't take them and I've taken our friend's dog with me too to see if she'll walk with him but it doesn't work. She's not scared of anything, she's just lazy and wants to go home and I always give in and walk back because I've tried fighting with her but she's so determined to go home.

[@jennyruiz9091]

thank you but yes would like to see a more resistant puppy. I have a difficult time encouraging my puppy to walk...he will walk for about 1 minute, sit and then again walk then sit for a longer period. I do that yes, come on and he still doesn't want to listen.. I will try the coldcuts and better treats. Thank you for this video . i will try it

[@Broadwayballoons95]

My parents are considering to get another puppy, I have 2 other dogs too so this will be my third dog in the house. I used the blue bites for puppy training , I would like to try other puppy treats do you have any that you would recommend?

[@mayonnaise3192]

Sometimes my puppy literally just stops on the grass, lays down and looks for things. This happens more than 5 times every time it's sunny- for some reason when it's cloudy (and not raining), her behavior is much better.

[@rubyart3847]

I have 2 shitzu x poodle puppies and they follow me without the lead but not with the lead on they will stop and sit and if I pull on the lead they start whining I don't want to hurt them or anything I tried sitting down and holding a treat and pulling lightly on the lead to encourage them to come to me yet they still sit there and they seem to love the grass outside and I put them on the lead to go inside but they refuse to and want to go back on the grass again. Any tips ?

[@elenaparras7036]

Am I the only one that even doing everything on the video has problems? It kind of works but my puppy stops really frequent specially at the end of the walk. I think she is tired but when she hasn't have the leash walks really well!

[@wattsup6267]

I have a problem with my miniature English Bulldog. The second I put the leash and harness on her she won't move even if I tug her or take the leash off. She won't move at all no matter what I do. I need help fast. She needs to be potty trained by October. She is 6 months old

[@xwolfgumiix]

I'm having trouble leash training 25 pound, 8 month old pitbull/whippet. What can I do? She doesn't respond to food or treats very much, even at home, and rarely responds to my enthouthiasm.

[@cmyers1125]

I can put the harness on my pup and she lay right down and not move. I can take her outside and she will go right back to laying down and not moving. I cant drag her across the yard. Trying to pull her up scares her more. I just don't know what else to do about it.

[@tobbie8406]

I just adopted a 6 month puppy who was born and lived on the street. She's very scared of humans. She doesn't walk on a leash at all unless she's scared and will run off in the corner. What should I do?

[@Katy-yg7ys]

Hello! I just started watching your channel. I think it's awesome! I am a Dog-walker/Trainer and I use a mix of Cesar Millan, Cheri Lucas and Jan Fennell methods. I was wondering, do you use these methods as well? I saw quite a few similarities. Thanks for posting!!

[@cheriseyoung4004]

Iv got a 12 week old chihuahua and trying to leash train but as soon as I put the leash on she puts the breaks in like she is scared of the leash. I don’t want to pull or anything in case I hurt her she does sometimes come if I bend down with a treat but sometimes she won’t, I have only had her a few days and the people I got her from never have had her on a leash before.

[@loua8457]

I have a 16 week Boston terrier puppy. She's really bad on leash. I use a harness. Should I try a slip leash? Where she has a short nose I didn't know what was best.

[@leod3963]

Hi I have a 10 week old female blue nose pitbull that she does not want to walk at all she just wants to sit and be underneath the bath tub or behind the sofa what to do?

[@Sambooeyful]

Will the dog eventually get used to the food and always expect it in the future?

[@alexpotvin201]

does this work with older dogs? do dogs can still change behaviors when they get older?

[@katzhunter4473]

Isn't it kind of dangerous to use a slip leash on smaller dogs? Damage to the head/neck area?

[@samanthaesra4035]

Pls help me.I rescued a street dog off the street in Oman Middle East.Hes a lovely puppy of 5 months.at first he walked well on the leadand harness. Now hes being impossible and does not want to work on his harness, or even have it on.I have had him 3 weeks and hes in good health.

[@marg5863]

My puppy just lies on the ground

[@mnstrsedits4353]

were you able to make your puppy walk?

[@marg5863]

MNSTRS Edits he likes to walk back to the house but not away from it

[@anastasiacole8242]

Mines too 😩

[@marg5863]

He loves walks and tries to pull you quicker now

[@shiromaniw3527]

Lmao same my puppy literally grabbed a bone on the ground ,sat in the neighbors yard, lied down, and ate it smh 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@Sophesi]

My puppy would walk a few feet then sit down refuse to move. so I would just pick her up and carry her for a walk . She listened to the birds, and smelled all the scents in the air. She seemed to really like me carrying her. Since she is baby eight weeks old and just left her mom and sibling so I just gonna go with the flow, Perhaps she will ready to walk one block maybe at ten or eleven weeks

[@Melathegreat]

My puppy is 3 months and her old home never taught her leash training. She's so tiny I'm afraid of hurting her. She's always shaking like she's scared. Not even treats helps her. It's so hard to take her outside down 6 flights of stairs. I've only had her for a day . Hopefully tomorrow is better.

[@RuffBeginningsRehab]

how is it going with the pup

[@hanaayoussef3120]

I have the same issue How can I fix it

[@tatyananembhard7187]

I have the same issue! I need help!

[@emily-hg3sx]

I think you have a chihuahua i have a chihuahua and he won’t take treats outside so try vocal training so vocal rewards like a stroke and a “good boy!” You should notice a difference

[@katehayes3363]

I have a 5 month old Cavalier.As soon as he’s out on the leash he stops and lays dmsown.I try to give him food and tell him to come but he just lays down

[@samanthaorellana9862]

Dogs are not "bratty" Their minds do not work like that. That only speaks to our limitations as their trainers

[@RuffBeginningsRehab]

Actually dogs are predators and will be very opportunistic and in a humanized way that is exactly "brattiness". Especially if owners have been very permissive with them they become spoiled and much like kids will act bratty. You don' have to use that term. You can say they take advantage, figure out how to get what they want, do what's allowed and become pushy or opportunistic...all under "bratty"

[@alamcho]

My 3 months old Akita inu refuses to walk too.. As soon as we leave the front door she starts to get nervous and freezes. Also cries looking for our home. I will try with treats tomorrow

[@jessicasuchy7850]

My dog refuses to leave the house but once she does is fine until we go in front of the house then she absolutely puts the breaks on.

[@mirthepeeters65]

I have a 4 month old golden puppy. Im going to school with her. We have to teach the walk like this..let the pup walk, when she pulls we hve to stop, wait till the tension is of the leach and she makes eye contact then we are allowed to continue the walk. We are not allowed to give any corrections through the leach. But when i practise our walk and she gets in front of me i turn around and walk the other way. Then when she s back beside me i turn around again and walk off together. I find this a much easier way the get her to learn not to walk in front of me. Is this the way to do it?

[@RuffBeginningsRehab]

Sure!

[@ninaslavicek9931]

So definitely its better to have a collar or slip leash foe this?

[@joanmclean3380]

I have a 4 month old mini poodle video helped me thank you were just starting out in house first should i start with harness or collar she freeks out on both so far , 10 minutes a day training her to wear harness should i just try distract her when i put it on her and leave it on,i no its one day at a time training

[@RuffBeginningsRehab]

yes, she just needs to get used to it, no pressure, so just wearing it, then wearing it while eating, playing and training with no leash or dragging leash and build to using it over the course of a couple weeks. If supervised, try 2-4 bouts a day of wearing it an hour. She needs to have it on long enough she doesn't care about it anymore before taking it off. That is likely o take longer then 10 min.

[@melmarievehonsky]

would a gentle leader also work in this scenario?

[@xdiaz755]

this is my pup to a tee, i can't wait til he finally learns to walk with me instead of against me

[@MiguelGutierrez-ql2qg]

Seems really helpful, gonna try it. There is a difference in training a husky to walk on a leash? I heard they are very independent dogs so I got a doubt there

[@RuffBeginningsRehab]

Just more driven, stubborn, etc. They will test you more and for longer so you have to be a strong leader.

[@jocelynromero5440]

i have a question , i hope you can reply to this, if we are leash training how do we allow them to smell the grass and use the restroom if they have to constantly be next to us , dont mean to sound mean if it does, im just trying to learn to train my dog too

[@RuffBeginningsRehab]

you just give them their go potty or go sniff or break command then back in working mode when ready

[@lb9899]

I love your video. The problem I'm having is my 14 week old puppy is not food motivated. What do you recommend if the puppy is not food motivated?

[@jessicasuchy7850]

Liz Pratt I know it’s late and hope everything goes well. For others with dogs that aren’t good oriented bring a toy they love!!

[@ProudMommyOfJimena]

Can I do this with a 7 week old schnauzer?

[@5deadspace]

I decided to bring our family dog for walks up a hill near me starting earlier tonight. I put her on the leash and we got two houses down my street before she just lay on the ground and refused to walk. I took the lead of to try maker her move (she was blocking a neighbors driveway) but left the collar on and she just sat there and refused to move until I took everything off her. It seemed like the moment she knew I was the one leading her, because when she slowed down a little to sniff I tugged the leash to have her keep up, she instantly started sulking. Guess she really doesn't like the tight leash.

[@RuffBeginningsRehab]

leashes do NOT come naturally to dogs, that is why you have to teach them how it works. She just trained you that if she behaves that way, you won't lead her or bother her at all. That is what leads to dogs rolling on the ground, mouthing, barking, and acting up when you just try to get a leash on a dog. Hopefully you'll get lucky and she will grow out of it as she matures a little.

[@aeonblackadder6744]

I have a three year old french bulldog who has absolutely no clue about walking on leash. She has only been used for breeding, so I think this may be the issue. I don't know what to do. I managed to take her out once or twice, but she splatted herself and that was that. We had one good walk, where we went at a quick clip, but the other times splatting, splatting and splatting.

[@RuffBeginningsRehab]

I used your question in our Q&A. It's number 3 and the time stamp is in the info box if you would like to go straight to it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoDHZ3aFo56ijtE

[@alyssaledesma1413]

My grandmas German Shepard doesn’t want to walk we walk and she just lays down plz respond

[@abbiegault3109]

how would i train my dog without a slip lead though? he is a chihuahua so he has to have a harness and not a collar in case of a collapsed trachea

[@RuffBeginningsRehab]

same way :)

[@kcochransugaree]

this was very helpful thank you. I thought you always had to walk dogs on the left, though? I'm not sure why that is. Can you explain why on the right? Is there a reason?

[@kcochransugaree]

that's in the beginning. towards the end, Zoe walks on left. So is there a preferred side when training?

[@RuffBeginningsRehab]

+Kristen Cochran HAHA! yours is number 5 if you want to skip to it, such a fun question :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZKmpKqmZtiBqbs

[@RuffBeginningsRehab]

no, it's what you prefer, historically it is on the left...but puppies under 16 weeks that are simple family breeds, it doesn't really matter, you are just trying to get a good follow me motion and habit

[@fionagosling2272]

Kristen Cochran i

[@kimlapchysnki485]

i have two great dane puppies and it a little difficult for me to train just on the leash also to potty train, i just wondering how i can i make it easy for them to get use to the leash.

[@RuffBeginningsRehab]

+Kim Nielsen All of the things you see in the video...do in the house every day. Also, they need to be dragging a leash around. You can actually by a 'drag leash' OR just take a cheap nylon leash, clip to collar, and cut the end loop off so they don't get stuck on anything (burn the end so it doesn't fray). They will chew on it, etc. normal, just make sure it's a cheap leash. Discourage them from chewing of course, but understand it is a part of it, so don't make it a fancy leash :)

[@forfoxsake89]

My puppy lunges as well as stops and sits and won't move.

[@ricchelleb]

my 3 month old puppy used to go on a bunch of walks and all of sudden he won’t walk with his harness on:(

[@funcourt21]

I just adopted a 115 lb 1 year old Neapolitan Mastiff. She is still very much a puppy but just very very strong and stubborn! She is a little scared of cars and their big noises. any specific tips on getting her to go for a walk?

[@RuffBeginningsRehab]

+Courtney Herron kzbin.info/www/bejne/nH3ZpoGsoJuZhJY your question will be time stamped in the info box below the video :-)

[@dubtinao]

that pup good mine just lies on belly until i get him a treat then he walks this happening over n over

[@flashallen5272]

Hi I have a 6 month old beagle that won't walk with a leash he only bites it and pulls it away what can I do about it?

[@RuffBeginningsRehab]

At 6 months old we do prong collar training starting inside or in the yard. Watch our prong collar vids and puppy vids on this subject :)

[@debrathompson-ramey1477]

Can slip leashes damage a small dog's throat that's what I've been told

[@robl39]

My golden doodle puppy will only walk to get the treat I have placed on the ground. He puts the brakes on immediately after that and then I have to keep dragging him... And if the treat is more than 1 foot away he won't even go for that! I have tried every kind of food, every kind of voice tone, etc. Any suggestions?

[@RuffBeginningsRehab]

+Rob L You bet! Don't put the treat on the ground. Practice in the house using a treat and running backwards as he chases you and then gets the food. Once that is good (a day or two) use a leash in the house. The feel of the leash can make them stall. After doing that for a few minutes several times during the day, try it outside, but don't wait till he stops. Do it as soon as you leave the house (run backwards with him chasing you) then again and again. Keep it fun. That would be my advice to you to start. Do not put the treat on the ground, keep it in your hand for this. Also, have him skip breakfast so he'll be more hungry when working with him through out the day to get him over this hump.

[@emmaelizabeth4409]

That's the same way my dog is

[@Emily-we7jj]

Are Yorkshire Terriors hard to walk? I'm going to walk one soon and I'm just curious.

[@RuffBeginningsRehab]

It's not about the breed, it's temperament and owner training that has been put into the dog.

[@Emily-we7jj]

Okay, thanks