Rescue doesn't want to walk on leash: tips?

[Anonymous]

Thank you all! OP here. I'll try hot dogs today.

Yesterday was better but we were at a park watching my kid in a game so it was more stop-and-go and I didn't really have a destination other than to practice, so that helped. I think, maybe I am making this up, but I think maybe she also just preferred being on grass and was more amenable because of it. Could that be a thing? Her paws are so soft and perfectly pink. I wonder if she just doesn't have experience with pavement and the feel is odd and new?

Re: following the dogs, this has always been my trick and seems like a superpower but isn't enough in and of itself yet. I am looking up what you all suggested and will work with better treats today.

Appreciate the help!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Oh, that's my story now. New foster pup, ~4 month old
Very timid, if I bring her out - she just lays down and tries to hide. Poor baby. She also refuses to go potty outside, she would just sit outside forever without doing anything, but couple min after I bring her home - she makes a new puddle.
Afraid of my dog too, so no following the pack (she was running after her littermates, but they got adapted over weekend).
Treats don't really work, maybe need to find something more interesting (some people swear by hotdogs)

Your dog could have anxiety. Maybe talk to a vet behaviorist at the shelter?

[Anonymous]

OP, do you use the treat before the refusal to walk or only after? I'd do the former and use high value treats like pieces of hotdog.

[Anonymous]

Gentle Leader. It attached to snout instead of neck. Turn head instead of neck, prevents the instinctive defense reaction.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Gentle Leader. It attached to snout instead of neck. Turn head instead of neck, prevents the instinctive defense reaction.

My dog hates the gentle leader. Just fyi

[Anonymous]

string cheese is a great, high-value treat to my dog, and easier to wrangle than hot dog bits

Say "with me" and show the treat. If the dog moves with you, reward w/ treat. Practice inside, then in one specific spot outside, and gradually expand familiar territory