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How do you get a stubborn dog to move?

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Badgershy · 20/03/2021 05:27

Our dog is 14 months old, not castrated due to some nervous/fear aggression in the past although he's pretty much through that now. We often walk along the canal and he's an absolute bugger for refusing to walk if there's a dog following us.

Today, we caught up with an elderly lady on the tow path ahead of us. She had a sweet old poodle with her. The dogs said hello to eachother and had a little play, she then said for us to walk ahead as we were quicker than her. My dog just wouldn't budge, no treat or command would move him. I ended up having to drag him away. He'd walk a few steps then lock his legs again. I did eventually get him moving with lots of dragging! It must have looked awful. Once we were a good distance away he got moving properly again.

What should I have done? Its a canal so there's no where else to go! It was quite embarrassing!

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sunflowersandbuttercups · 20/03/2021 06:55

Have you tried enticing him with a toy instead of food? Lots of high pitched praise and a firm "let's go!"

BlondehairRedlips · 20/03/2021 07:02

Try jogging away so he doesn't have time to think he just follows on autopilot?

Badgershy · 20/03/2021 08:10

Thanks both. I'll take a squeaky toy with me next time and I'll try the jogging too.

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PollyRoulson · 20/03/2021 10:30

What breed is he? (Has a breed in mind but does not want to project and is probably wrong anyway Smile)

Badgershy · 20/03/2021 16:22

We don't know for sure but terrier with some spaniel in there somewhere.

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notrub · 20/03/2021 16:42

Do you treat your dog at home regularly?

sunflowersandbuttercups · 20/03/2021 17:02

@Badgershy

We don't know for sure but terrier with some spaniel in there somewhere.
In my experience, terriers love squeaky toys and spaniels love to carry a ball or tug in their mouths.

I would try bringing both with you. When she refuses to walk, lure her forward with the squeaky toy.

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