Emeesmom
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 | | 09/16/2008 7:43 AM |
|  I recently adopted a 4yr old pom. She was a retired breeder from a kennel. She's a great little dog and has adapted very well to our home, with our other 2 dogs. But I need to leash train as we visit the nursing home weekly & needs to learn the leash thingy. I don't push her on it. Usually just end up carrying her into the place! But when you have more than 1 dog to take, it makes things a bit difficult.
Does anyone have GOOD advice on how to go about teaching her to be on leash? | | | |
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DPFrank
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| | 09/16/2008 7:31 PM |
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do you mean "heel "or just getting used to a leash in general?
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Emeesmom
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| | 09/17/2008 10:30 AM |
| DPFrank,
I need for her to get used to the leash being on her as well as heel. I don't want her to be afraid of the leash. In order for me to take her to the nursing home with the other 2 dogs, she needs to walk with a leash on. They have to stay on leash while in the nursing home visiting. We're working on the sit, down & stay at the moment.
So any advice making this an easier transistion for her would be GREATLY appreciated!
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DPFrank
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| | 09/17/2008 12:38 PM |
| putting the dog on the leash, and having fun with her, even if she is dragging it in the beginning is fine. use a toy She likes to get her mind off biting the leash. if she likes to tug, let her tug while you have the other end in your hand. let her carry the toy while you walk her. when the dog is walking with out struggling, then its time to teach the heel. this command is better taught by a pro.
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Emeesmom
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| | 09/18/2008 9:33 AM |
| DPFrank
Thanks for the advice. I will give it a try
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Carmimi
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| | 09/26/2008 2:54 PM |
| I have a Pom too!! Does she have a dog buddy? If so, maybe you could have whoever owns her buddy walk with you. She will hate not being right up with them, so she will "walk". While she is doing that just praise the life out of her. If she likes special treats - mine likes cat treats, that can tempt her to move - always praising all the time. Good luck! | | | |
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Carmimi
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| | 09/26/2008 2:54 PM |
| I have a Pom too!! Does she have a dog buddy? If so, maybe you could have whoever owns her buddy walk with you. She will hate not being right up with them, so she will "walk". While she is doing that just praise the life out of her. If she likes special treats - mine likes cat treats, that can tempt her to move - always praising all the time. Good luck! | | | |
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Emeesmom
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Posts:24
| | 09/27/2008 6:53 AM |
| As I live in the country, our walks are solitary. Missi is a good dog & very quiet for a pom. Especially one that was raised in a breeders kennel! I was surprised she wasn't yippy. But our little Pom, Emee, is all mouth, but only when someone comes to the door or something unusual moves outside....LOL
Missi is still adjusting in her new place, so I'm letting her find her way with a little instruction & praise. She has had no problem warming up to me, but with my hubby it's another story. She seems to be afraid of men in general. She's fine as long as I'm here, but will hide if I leave her with him. But then she hides when any man comes in our home. So I realize I have to take it slow & easy with her. Hubby will give her treats, which she'll take from him, but then run away. But bless his soul, he keeps trying with her. | | | |
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bearsmomma
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| | 10/06/2008 4:06 PM |
| | My girl Bear was very aprehensive about her leash at first. I started slowly just showing the leash to her, letting her sniff it and get used to the look and sound of it. Then we moved to putting the leash on her but not going anywhere. I would just let her walk around the room with the leash attached, then slowly I started holding the other end and walking with her. Eventually we got to the point where I would guide her in the direction I wanted her to walk. I agree with Frank that the actual heel is probably better taught by a trainer. Best of luck! | | | |
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Emeesmom
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| | 10/07/2008 7:51 AM |
| | I am slowly working with her. She doesn't seem to mind dragging the leash at this point. But she is very skiddish, so will continue to take it slow with her. She also was having probems with her teeth & not feeling well. Thanks to breeder not caring for her teeth. But is finally getting some spunk to her, even to the point of running with the other 2 dogs thru the house this morning! Will continue to work with her & get her socialized around other people. The seniors love when I bring them with me to the nursing home.Appreciate all the advice. | | | |
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