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hi, well if anyone could help it would be great. well my dog is a staffi bull terrier, he is almost 12 weeks old. when my pearents take him out for a walk he walks fine apart from he pulls on the lead and they pull the lead back so he is walking next to them again (happens alot) but when it comes to me walking him it just doesn’t work i get about 15 steps away from my door and he just stops and either sits or lays down, i have tryed takin his food with us his fav toy pulling him along and he still does the same thing. the only time i can get him to walk is when i pick him up carry him down the road and he walks home fine it just confusing me into why he is doing it. i think he is scared to walk with me, as when he lays down he puts his head inbetween his legs while lead down, and his ears are back and down, also my mum n dad take 2 other dogs aswel and all he wants to do is play with them, but there like 13 14 so they dont want to play, any tips would be great thanks

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srnityblu offline Verified User (1 year, 11 months) Long Term User Shouts: 3 #
Regina, SK, CA | 1 year, 5 months ago (52 minutes after post)

when your parents take your puppy for a walk, go with them, yur puppy sees them as leaders and probably sees you next down the line, as it’s counter part.

try taking the passive agressive approach, meaning, do not show fear, anxiety, and just take the lead, but don’t get mad. use one word such as no for negative behaviour and be consistent.

If your parents take the other two dogs for a walk, have them take the puppy as well. walk the two dogs on the same side as eachother, and the puppy in the other hand. Do not beg and plead with your dog, he won’t understand you, you have to think like a dog, and in a pack there is many roles and one leader at a time. patience is key and you may want to try having the dog on the leash while you are around, but do not walk him… just go about your business and don’t ignore him, but let him know you are not worried about his presence either.

try walking your dog indoors… just a little walk too and fro in the kitchen, that may help. Do not force your dog to come on the leash, that will just send out negative efforts and negative memories…
hope this helps.

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An Unknown Location | 1 year, 5 months ago (3 hours, 1 minute after post)

when your parents go for walks with him go with them and try taking your parents dogs and see how he gets on maybe he is lonely.

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1 year, 5 months ago (3 hours, 50 minutes after post)

well the thing is that when we take him wit the other dogs all he does is jump on em and wont leave em alone, he just keeps runnin at him so i have no doubt he would walk wit me n the other dogs, but it just gets so frustrating when he just stops walking with me

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An Unknown Location | 1 year, 5 months ago (4 hours, 11 minutes after post)

Hello, when your dog stops walking just keep walking holding the lead firmly. Don’t talk just keep walking with your back to him. As soon as he get’s up and join’s you stop and tell him he’s a good boy in a high voice, excited then say o.k. and walk on. If he start’s to pull turn directly on your heel’s and walk in the opposite direction, as soon as he catches up turn again and continue walking. The moment he looks up at you tell him he’s a good boy and give him a small piece of sausage. This should start his understanding that you are above him in the pack. Never let him in through a door before you. You go first through every doorway you eat first also. Be consistant and patient he just need’s to understand that you are a leader.

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srnityblu offline Verified User (1 year, 11 months) Long Term User Shouts: 3 #
Regina, SK, CA | 1 year, 5 months ago (7 hours, 27 minutes after post)

Try watching the dog whisperer… Ceasar Milan is awesome, I have taken alot of insight from him and it works! Passive agressive is the way to go, don’t show emotion when it comes to your dog, patience is the key… if there is negative behaviour from your dog, such as jumping around on the other dogs… look at him, and give a shshhht while remaining in control ( not mad, no anger, no fear, no frustration, you are neutral!) and do this each time he does the negative behavior,, he’ll soon get it that he shouldnt’ do that.

High voices, uh that’s a no no, talking to your dog like a baby just feeds high anxiety behaviour… be calm, and keep your voice normal.

I know even with my cat he hated high pictched sounds, my daughter squeels when you tickle her, and our cat used to be quite vocal in protest.

Dogs don’t naturally speak to eachother in high voices and high anxiety behavior… watch dogs and you’ll see, your two dogs if you watch them you’ll see who’s really in charge.

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An Unknown Location | 1 year, 5 months ago (7 hours, 29 minutes after post)

I agree Caesar is brilliant.

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srnityblu offline Verified User (1 year, 11 months) Long Term User Shouts: 3 #
Regina, SK, CA | 1 year, 5 months ago (7 hours, 33 minutes after post)

love your pic simone!

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