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12 week old golden retriever

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Stoney666 · 17/04/2012 13:48

doing great in every way but doesnt like going for walks. we back on to fields and have tried even carrying him part of the way. i get some results but hubby cant even coax him out of gate., be grateful of any tips

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daisydotandgertie · 17/04/2012 14:28

He's a baby! He's also frightened, and not terribly strong physically. He can't have had his last jab that long ago so he definitely isn't used to the big outside yet.

Carry him for a bit - then when there's somewhere you can have a bit of a game, pop him down and play for a few minutes. Is he used to a lead yet? That will also likely be putting him off.

Whatever you do, don't force him to walk on lead at his age. Distract, carry, play - whatever it takes.

He can't possibly have a bloody clue why you've put something on his neck to drag him along/stop him doing what he wants, and definitely hasn't worked out it has positive associations with it.

Get him used to the lead, hold a treat in front of his nose - something really stinky - and get his attention by using his name, a high singsongy tone of voice, acting the fool - and get him to walk along beside you while he's on the lead. If you get it right, he will never learn to pull on the lead. Keep him on the same side ALL the time (usually on the left) and don't allow him to weave about.

He needs teaching - it won't take long. At all!

Stoney666 · 17/04/2012 15:01

Thanks I've been practicing with lead in the garden and he has had first puppy training sessions will try the things u have said. Friends are telling me he should be out walking near roads etc by now to see traffic

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daisydotandgertie · 17/04/2012 16:08

He does need to start getting used to traffic, noises, people - all sorts. BUT, if he's a bit reluctant, carry him to start with.

Don't soothe or anything - he needs you to be confident - go for a really upbeat jolly hockey sticks voice and attitude and he will pick up on your manner and learn from it.

Soothing, soft voices, lots of fuss will just make him think he is doing the right thing being frightened and will carry on - and on, and on. And you'll end up with a nightmare nervy dog.

Little and often - no more than 5 minutes at a time at the moment. He'll soon pick up.

Stoney666 · 18/04/2012 09:08

Thank you will try what you suggest x

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