I’ve also fostered a rescue that seemingly didn’t know how to play with toys but they figure it out almost always – just try a variety of toys and different textures. has your dog experienced anything negative on her walks? A dog that didn’t go through socialization training as a puppy will be much more fearful of his environment. We just got back from a walk and about a black away from home I had to pick her up and walk for a few yards to get her moving. Obviously that’s difficult at the moment. Do you have any suggestions?? If he knows what he is doing, he will quickly gain confidence and be more excited during walks. With 6y they should’ve seen some fireworks already if they weren’t locked away before (as it often happens in puppy mills, sadly). Tail tucked between the legs, shivering, very jumpy, sensitive to other people/dogs/noises, etc. Great post. I did buy Bo a super cosy coat and that’s not made any difference. I work 3 days a week from home so cannot always drive for a walk. We’re thinking of it as a marathon, not a sprint, but any words of encouragement/advice you might have as we navigate these first few days and weeks would be greatly appreciated! Positive reinforcement is the best way to go with puppies and when they’re stubborn we just need to be patient. When we get to the end of our driveway he simply sits down and refuses to move. If nothing else is possible, patiently wait but restrict to where he wants to go. I would appreciate any advice. You might just witness that your dog stops walking and won’t move. I have an article that goes into detail on how to stop your dog from ingesting everything (my puppy did the same, count yourself lucky as long as it’s not other dog’s poop). He’ll eventually start walking but after much gentle encouragement. We can not get her to go out separately in the mornings. If it’s just early stages (see the 3-3-3- rule, I wouldn’t worry too much and just try to go as often as possible, make walks fun and work on your overall bond. It’s actually quite common for puppies to get used to certain circumstances, it’s just learned behavior. There’s a section about your exact problem :). Hi. He would walk wonderfully. He may have learned the pattern of being picked up after refusing to walk in which case you can counter-condition him. « Check Out Dog Poop Stations Around the World! Follow the steps on my recall training guide and stay very consistent with it. Any help or tips would be appreciated. I would like to say one more thing, and that is before the injury, she was the type of dog that liked to dictate the route of her walk, and “sometimes” I let her have her own way, plus sometimes she wouldnt be interested in a walk at all, just to go to the to the end of the road, go to the toilet and demand I take her home. A thorough examination of your dog’s body is the easiest way to make sure there are no wounds and no foreign objects stuck in his paws. This blog is really helpful thank you However, I am struggling to desensitize the part in the walk where she stops as it is basically our front garden. because that might create good connections. A combination of compassion, treats and patience will solve this problem. However, that doesn’t mean that you always have to give in to his stubbornness, it’s good not to let them get away with everything as it might be establish as a pattern otherwise. Thanks. If your dog is scared of something, try to lure him away from the trigger with a treat and comfort him. Ever since, she’s grown more and more fearful, and we noticed that if we go for a walk directly from home (as in, we leave the house on foot), Lemon grows more and more reluctant to walk. Bear with your dog, keep that bond strong and you should be fine. She is a former breeding dog, who had serious complications with her last pregnancy about a year ago, lost her puppies, and was spade. She just sits and refuses to budge. My Dog Stops Walking and Won’t Move This post first appeared in DogTipper.com. A week or so in, he is now excited to get ready for a walk but stops when we leave the small area surrounding our building. Feel free to use the methods I explained in this article and make walking great with his favorite treats (did you try toys?) Re-introducing the leash as you described and following the steps above is a very good start. Most dogs stop during walks all the time because they want to sniff everything. The thing about your friend’s dog: If she’s motherly, it might be that Bo just needs confirmation that she’s safe and this dog gives it to her. If she’s totally fine with you (paired with her “snubbing” your wife), then it might just be the lack of a bond the other family members have with her. Some days he will walk ok, until he sees a dog, person, running walking whatever. If you started late, you may have to get that habit out of him first. If he manages to go a little further, he will stop multiple times on the walks. Does she feel uncomfortable due to your presence or is she happily walking with them? If you have a very young puppy that has never been walked outside, start by creating a great leash walking experience inside first. If you check the end of the article, I’ve covered rescues and the 3-3-3 rule there. I adopted my wee dog three weeks ago from a Romanian rescue volunteer charity organization. It’s horrible and I feel upset she’s doing this to me. It’s totally understandable that you want to calm her down but often, the effect is just the opposite and your dog can view this as positive reinforcement. He’ll sit down a lot, and chew his lead. Dogs love going for a walk with their favorite person but a bond can only be strong if that person provides clear rules and boundaries because then the communication is 100% clear. Make walking a great experience with lots of treats. Take him to fun places, pack lots of treats and play with him outside. Today, I had a pocket full of treats and could only get her to go a foot at a time. Although dogs don’t think rational, such behavior patterns can definitely transition to the whole day. Each time he stops it changes place. In fact, this morning, she refused to even leave the driveway. have you tried the steps above? It could be due to him being unsure about the new route (if you’ve walked the old route exclusively) or he just doesn’t have the stamina (depending on age/health it might not be a stamina problem but a “couch potato problem”). Restrict your walks to quiet paths at first to avoid overwhelming your dog which could cause him to shut down. She would just “plop” down during a walk and “refuse” to get up. Then you get him going and walk home, he will stop dead when close to home, drop to the floor do anything not to go in. You’ve probably heard about the 3-3-3 rule with rescues, they tend to be more comfortable after three weeks but only show their real capabilities, interests, strengths (and sometimes issues) after 3 months. Don’t push your dog during this transition period and just try to work on your bond, it’ll click eventually. It’s likely that your dog’s fearfulness will be evident in other situations as well, like meeting new people and encountering different sounds, so his unease while leashed probably won’t come as a surprise. If we drive anywhere then he always seems happy to walk, and once he reaches a destination he runs about and when we are walking home he is amazing! Have you tried luring with toys, treats? it may very well be that your dog doesn’t want to go home but not necessarily because she doesn’t want to be confined with you in a small space, but rather because she might need more exercise. Regarding the walking: It’s important to note if the refusal to walk was already there before this condition or if she already refused just because there were first signs of pain (doesn’t sound like the latter since you’re talking about her “dictating the route” before). Our vet assessed her condition, x-rayed her hips and put her on medication and that eased her discomfort and lessened her pain. The problem was he was outside ALL day, EVERY day. When I get out his harness (a “Joyride”) he walks away from me ( I also have a cheaper, lighter “Sporn” harness and he does the same thing with that one), but if I don’t use a harness that goes around his body he pulls so much he chokes himself. In the meanwhile you can work on your bonding. We have tried different harness and leash but still no change. I have always walked her off the leash (unless traffic around) and she behaves perfectly staying near me and obeys commands very well. Many dogs will have a confidence boost from present dogs if they’re well socialized, no matter the age (although it works best with new puppies and adult dogs, of course). and when you know the source, you can work on the real issue. However it was after this time that she started to refuse to walk. then you might just need to do separate walks. Our lab is super smart, friendly, outgoing has it all. We will definitely try taking some out with us over the next few weeks. My 8 month Greek rescue will not go on a walk from home! If they resume pulling, stay still until they stop again, then move in the proper direction to lead them correctly. I have a 1 year old lab. then feel free to tell her no. I’d guess that the walks may have not been fun enough; have you started this positive reinforcement work with treats, toys etc. then you might have to take a step back and leash-train your pup first. When we come home it’s the opposite. When we first brought him home, he was happy to go on walks around a nearby lake/garden area, however a little timid around dogs. If so, you’re not alone. Just last month she would run 2 miles with me. Try to get her to associate your approach with something positive. The last few days she will leave the house but only go one way and only to the end of the road which is about about 4 houses along. Hi Anne, very interesting breed choice! A quick fix that works a lot of time is just picking up the pace in very interesting locations. If it’s extreme, calmly remove her from the situation. are all simple steps that can work wonders already. Since he seems to be food motivated, keep using that and slowly phase treats out once you see progress or replace them with toys in order not to be too dependent on the treats alone. Here you can check out my link on things I wish I knew before getting a puppy. I would be greteful for any advice. He rarely plunked down unless it was because he wanted to people watch or was a little warm. I wonder if there is something I am missing, or could be doing different so that she will want to come along again. Sometimes, and when we are near the house, she asks to get out of the buggy, but she will usually ask to get back into it very quickly. She does play ball in our backyard. Sometimes we just need to be more engaging and figure out what that particular dog likes (treats/balls/rope toys/etc.). Hi there! And have taken to stopping and waiting where he does for around 5 minutes before trying to move on, or if just outside the house, we tend to sit for 10-15 minutes so he still has outdoor time. Switch things up with play inside your yard or teaching your dog new tricks, use snuffle mats, hide-and-seek and so on to tire your dog mentally. She’ll get interested sooner or later). Any way I’ll be subscribing to your feed and I hope you post again soon. Leash training starts with a proper introduction of the leash and collar. I’ve picked her up and carried her a few times, which I doubt helps to much. You’d be surprised how many dogs suddenly refuse to walk and even more dogs that are bad at adapting to new situations. No dog wants to just sit there, he will eventually start to sniff or walk into other directions, even if it takes some time. I’ve been walking my 3y/o female black lab for over 2 years. He needs one person to focus on – a partner that will bond properly with him and train consistently (although every person that’s taking care of him needs to stay consistent because otherwise, he’ll just start ignoring your mother if she allows him stuff, even though you train him not to do something). You will probably have to repeat this step a few times depending on how often you have reinforced this behavior in the past by giving in to your dog. It’s awesome to rescue dogs but their history isn’t always known and there might be reason why she doesn’t want to go out besides not feeling 100% comfortable yet. He is a very social dog and loves people and children but he now doesn’t want to go for walks. So if it is the noise, how do I fix that? The fear will be evident in other situations, for example when unfamiliar guests arrive or loud noises startle him from outside. I thought I was doing something wrong! Your goal is to desensitize your dog to anything he perceives as scary while you reward him for moving … For the traffic sounds: Just desensitize him to that. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Any suggestions? In the beginning he accepted the harness and leash with no problem but now when we pull the leash and harness out he hides in his crate. shows that she’s definitely able to and wants to but she may just need to learn that she has to walk your routes in the long-term, not only hers. She will walk the opposite direction, but..if we walk along the lake,she’ll figure it out that we have left the house for a walk. Could this be the case? Below, trainer Mikkel Becker provides a … Pick Up the Pace He doesn’t pull but walks beautifully and rarely stops. He just sits there and doesn’t move at all but when he sees someone or a group of people he starts running towards them and when they leave he sits again. Did we ruin his walking by going to far and if not then what can we do to get him to enjoy walking like he seemed to do in the beginning? Or if you have any advice for us with a rescue dog? Make sure you properly socialize your pup and expose him to car noises, people, barking, machinery, sirens, etc. Try to use his favorite treat/toy if you haven’t already, that often does the trick. I have only had the for six months and three months. Practice building value for your dog or puppy walking next to you, following you, and paying attention to you off leash. Danielle. Because of this, I choose to stay on a familiar route were I know we won’t be attacked. 30 days ago I rescued three year old shih-poo. Keep in mind not to force your dog and let them just experience their environment in their own time, most issues will resolve with the right/calm guidance. Same goes for the enthusiasm and lots of sleeping. We are new dog parents, we have a 3 year old Bulldog and she will only go for walks when there are both myself and my partner going. This might take several minutes and you can try to get your dog’s attention by luring his nose with a treat or making sounds with your mouth. Be it a loud area, a sidewalk filled with heavy foot traffic, dogs passing by, the smell of old urine (which is often a reason to stop and linger, as dogs can pick up a lot of information about other canines through pheromones left behind,) or if you just have a puppy or a dog who has a tough time focusing, distractions can be tough to overcome. Put your dog on a leash and call him to follow you with whatever command you have taught him. Moving can be so hard for puppies – imagine living 8 weeks just to move into your new home and then move again after a couple of weeks – adjustment periods are completely normal. I’ve tried giving him a week or two without walks to see if it would work, but it didn’t. Dogs have a natural tendency to lean against any pressure or force applied from the other end of the leash. Too many people don’t even try balls, frisbees, tugs or whatever to get their dog moving. Fact is that she needs to be walked. Very eager and wouldn’t pull. However, depending on the cause of inflammation these two can correlate. Stopping in the middle of the walk. Let your puppy walk around the house with the leash on for a few days so he gets used to the weight and feel of it. As far as I know, there are massage techniques to manipulate the Luxating Patella back into place and the right diet will also help support your dog’s body to avoid arthritis or other developing conditions. Have faith in her and try to be as positive as possible. Most dogs are quite insecure/shy/etc. Although I generally don’t recommend picking small dogs up, it’s definitely the best solution in potentially dangerous situations. But it might just be that he doesn’t want to go home because he has other stuff in mind. Previously, we just used to pick him up since he is little but we want to be able to walk with him better. Start by using a short and light leash for better control and training results. If your dog is just bored, try luring her with her favorite treats or toys. It’s actually normal for dogs with grade 1 to take every third or fourth step and then limp on. she refuses to walk with or without a leash. Required fields are marked *. Just start playing it on your laptop or whatever and create a positive association with treats, toys, etc. I have bought her a dog buggy which I use to get her away from the house with much success. desensitization will help with the cars. Playtime will improve your bond for sure and that’s what you’re doing during the first 3 months anyway :). Try taking him to places with your car and see if he displays the behavior there (he can’t walk back to the house from a brand new place, that is for sure). To fix this, you can switch things up more often and confidently walk new routes with him. I am getting so stressed, I broke down and cried today. Since it’s already working with some positive reinforcement, I’d keep applying that. Just recently in the cold and the odd air bang going off in nearby farmers fields, she just flatly refuses to go. Take another few steps and stop. So I have a 2-year-old staby (in case you don't know the breed, it's a big dog) boy. Does she display this same behavior during shorter walks? He is a big sniffer and stops CONSTANTLY, which kind of defeats the purpose of a walk. Hi Danielle, I stumbled upon this article while searching for answers/advice on why our puppy (Aus Labradoodle) will only walk when there’s two or more of us walking her. how long is she with you? The full 3 months have gone by and your dog has settled in. I’m sure Rosie and you will get through this! He has never been to this area nor does he have a compass to know which way was “home”…..lol…..any suggestions??? He seems like he wants to go in certain direction and when we don’t go as he wants, he refuses to walk at all. It will sometimes occur in one leg and move to the other. We’ve had our Romanian rescue dog just over a week. Although the go-to topic for many people with similar issues is the partially outdated dominance theory, it’s often just miscommunication that can be easily solved with bonding, obedience training, and clear body language. He’s very interested in bikes, people, cars etc and seems well “socialized” in that regard in this pandemic era where he hasn’t been able to do any puppy training etc. He was walked off lead as he would be with the other dog and would always come back to his owner. We have a 13 week old Bichon mix puppy. Every place you visit and every person or dog you meet should become a pleasant experience for your dog. When you say your dog walked way better back, he might not have known the area but as soon as he walked the path, he probably memorized the way back. We also took him to a location away from the house, a public pathway, he did amazing and really walked great! Going outside is usually the best thing to do for a young pup and many pull strongly on the leash to get around the next corner as quickly as possible. That’s no problem at all and can be fixed. Try providing your dog with an outlet for his mental needs and make sure his curiosity is satisfied with lots of puzzle/snuffle games, etc. What’s even worse is when a puppy refuses to walk away from home because they’re young, energetic, and full of life, right? and take her to places where you know she loves to walk to get her to be compliant. When we get to busier (louder) areas I notice that his ears are slightly back and his body language is tense. I’ve tried treats. You will shortly receive an email from me with your download link. She gets excited and will walk eagerly for miles but she refuses to walk from the house. Depending on your dog’s age and breed, lengthy walks are definitely needed. One way to lure your pet back to the walking path is bribery — namely giving them a treat. Did your dog come from a breeder? Suggestions? Her paws are okay, and she drinks plenty of water, and we don’t walk her in the heat (we live in New Mexico). She has calm, docile personality. She is 5 months old. We probably started waking him at 7 weeks. Just gradually expose them to walking again and keep going with treats or toys. If I try to take him out on the leash he just stands there looking sad and won’t move. Fear & stubborness is definitely possible because fear can make a dog shut down totally but something negative must’ve happened to your dog on the walks. Thank you for your advice and suggestions! If so, take that dog with you on walks and try to go someplace loud etc. You might see that your dog stops in the exact same spot every time because he is frightened of a certain sight or smell. If she’s not taking them, just walk. You can switch treats with toys or whatever your dog prefers. If your puppy refuses to walk on leash but he’ll happily walk without (which might not be possible due to poor recall, busy streets, etc.) Teach your dog a couple of new tricks (linked you an article) or check out these boredom busters. Reggie has begun to come to us on walks, if we stop a few feet away, so it seems he is bonding with us gradually! I’d be careful with the soothing voice and picking her up once she’s afraid. He just resists to walk towards where we have to go. When we are home everything is normal we play have fun and all that. Why your dog stops walking and won’t move anymore? Just recently she started to stop dead in her tracks and won’t budge. Many times, simple leash training and the right introduction will do the trick. Maybe he’s even sitting down all of a sudden and seems like he refuses to walk any further. She loves running and walking, however, about 2 weeks ago she decided otherwise. She even snubbed my wife yesterday too for first time. etc. If she goes into a down position, you can go through a couple of obedience commands with her and distract her because that doesn’t really sound like an extremely fearful dog (assuming that the body language is normal). Dogs thrive with clear guidelines and easy-to-follow routines. This doesn’t mean that your dog is uncomfortable or anything, maybe she just recognised if she refuses to walk, you’ll stay at home and she’s fine with that since you mention you play there and she loves that. Other ideas that help with bonding + mental exercise are teaching a couple of simple tricks or getting your dog new toys to play with (you may even notice that he is into toys – just not the toys you’ve thought. How can I get him to go on walks again? I have been more patient with him though. It is like she doesn’t want to come back home. We ended up turning around to go home, which she was happy to do. If she’s a little scared but it doesn’t seem to be a biggie, just keep walking and show her through confident body language that there’s nothing to be afraid of. I don’t understand why this started, I used to be able to go anywhere and she was happy just walking along side me. Re: Noise issue – Desensitization will help with this. Video shows the dog lying belly up in the middle of the sidewalk, refusing to move. Also, you could do extra fun things outside like playing with her favorite toy, going to new places and, of course, giving her favorite treats. We’ve had out 4.5-year-old Pembroke Corgi, Lemon, for a week. If your dog’s nose is bound to be on the ground all the time then buying the Halti Head Collar will provide you with maximum control over your dog’s head. Fear could play a big role in your dog’s refusal to walk. Hi Danielle, thanks for this post! Hello! You can apply the same principle to the harness. However, I’ve taken her on other walks and I know she wasn’t tired yet she stopped and would not budge no matter what, it was so difficult to get back home. Playtime is much more crucial at this point for a puppy so why not get your pup a brain game? It’s probably nothing new I’m gonna tell you here but you just have to be patient. Your dog may have just adapted poorly to this new situation and now needs an adjustment period to go back to normal again (unless you’re already back for a couple of months – then that should have changed back already if nothing happened to your dog during that time). It means that your pup is just testing you a bit and if the hosue is out of sight, it’s out of his mind. Although it may seem comforting, it could reinforce the fear. You’re right that picking him up won’t solve the problem. Remember not to reinforce negative behavior (fear, shivering, tail between legs) with pets – that’ll only make it worse. We have already had two violent encounters. In the middle of walking, he just suddenly stands there, and won't move... and i end up having to pick him up because there is just no other way to get him to move. Is he into play sessions with other dogs or is he generally not interested in them? Never ever force a young puppy to go outside if he doesn’t want to. Other than that, just take her for a walk without any force as far as possible and observe her behavior. One day in her very young life, she stopped jumping and playing as exuberantly as she had been, and exhibited a very similar behavior to your dog. Normally, Labs (especially this young) are quite energetic and demand walks more often than their owner would like them to. If I get him going again he usually looks around fearfully. However, it’s important to note the body language in these cases (signs of fear could be tail between legs, shivering, fixating on something, etc.). Your thought of bringing him to new places is spot on. The fact that she likes to walk on other routes speaks for the fact that either something bad happened to her on the regular route (doesn’t sound like it but there can always be subtle situations that infused fear) or that she just loves exploring new places. This problem has recently developed. Also when we were on a walk a very large pit bull down came running over and my husband grabbed our little dog in his arms and told the pit bull”NO”. So, he moved to our home which included things he never had: routine, baths, toys, obedience classes, his own bed, etc…I am home with him all day and he lives inside now. In case toys are of no interest to her either, that’s no problem. He’s not limping and he’s paws have been inspected. As we have been walking on our own it’s got much worse. Not only externally but also internally because most dogs are quite good at catching vibes. Does she walk with you when your uncle is just present? It is a sad fact that your dog, even at the age of 2 years is facing hip dysplasia. I’d recommend to just walk her as long as she’s not fearful. Below are a few reasons why a dog refuses to walk and flatten himself onto the ground. She may have hip dysplasia, early onset arthritis or other health issues that are problematic and limit her ability to walk without discomfort or pain. We have toys at home, however it doesn’t seem that he understands how to play with them yet, or perhaps if he is allowed to. With that, you may be able to get him love walking again as well as tire him out mentally (extremely important) and physically. Previous to this week and a half we didn’t have to. Since you’re three weeks in, your Saluki is still figuring things out but slowly recognises that this may be her forever home. I don’t know your exact situation but based on what you’re telling me, it doesn’t sound like your vet went through every possible option before recommending meds (I suppose you meant Fluvoxamine?). I had a purebred German Shepherd named Katie who was diagnosed with hip dysplasia at the age of two. Also, sitting down and refusing to go any further until he is darn good and ready (at least two or three times during a roughly two mile walk). nothing entices her even if she is starving. Just a click and small treat and move on 4-5 steps and then click treat again. (must have been a sight for the neighbors to see a small girl carrying a 60 lb golden retriever haha) She wants to explore new territory and I don’t blame her, but we just can’t here. Teach Touch (hand to nose) and ask your dog to touch to get him to move. You can also encourage these needs with something like a snuffle mat. It features a couple of topics with significance in regards to the current events (re: separation anxiety, for example). When the dog stops to look around at you, reward that pause with a friendly word or small treat. I’m out of ideas? As you already ruled over-exercising out, maybe you can switch things up with different types of exercises. If treats don’t work, you can try toys. He will eventually understand that you are in charge of deciding which direction to go and he will be rewarded for following you. For your problem: You’re already doing the right thing with luring him with treats. Make sure your husband does the same training steps as you for a strong release & recall command so she listens to both of you. Hi Danielle, thanks so much for this post. If it isnt pain, maybe its a weird feeling?? I think she has a lot of fear, but it is so discouraging to have this set back after so much growth! If one person tries to take him for a walk he will sit and won’t move while on the lead. Tried the treat thing but he just moves to get the treat then stops. This pooch decided to make an abrupt stop while walking with her owner on Manhattan's Upper East Side Saturday. Make sure you never reward the fearful behavior though and only reward the calm situations or if your dog bravely approaches something. I found it on amazon https://amzn.to/2DynQ3v, Why is my dog moving backward? Switching routes could help in this case. The main reason busy city with lots of treats and positive reinforcement ( just avoid fearful. 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