Yes, I agree esp. on the little ones, but when I put a harness on her she will not even walk in the house - I am just going to have to work with her and just do 5 minutes at a time wearing the harness and getting her use to it several times a day. They are so tiny that they could hurt their necks and trachea really easily.
When you are gifted... give; when you learn... teach Nancy, Abbey-Rose and Maggie-Mae --- On Thu, 1/27/11, maryjane turner <[email protected]> wrote: From: maryjane turner <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Leash training HELP To: [email protected] Date: Thursday, January 27, 2011, 3:20 PM Hi Nancy, Benji wears a collar but only for her tags ... to walk her I use a harness with the leash. ... I think it is safer than having anything around her neck. mj On Jan 27, 2011, at 4:15 PM, Nancy Lucky wrote: Thanks everyone for the advice, it was so funny because in my mind I thought this is going to be a breeze as Mag follows Abbey everywhere and I was in for a shock. I also have to admit that I have not been good about putting collars on them in the house as they both just itch and itch when ever they have one on as they do not have a lot of hair around their necks, I have tried 3 different harnesses and a zillion collars so that maybe part of the problem too. So I am going to put their collars and leashes on on the house and let them walk around on them just to get the feeling - Abbey is fine, I usually do not even leash her when we are on our court as she is trained to stay right next to me and will not move no matter what - she loves my neighbors across the street but when she sees them she knows that she is not allowed to touch the street. I have always carried her across the street so she knows. Miss Magoo is just teaching me patience as she is learning at her own speed. Thank goodness I have a stroller. I also watched some videos on you tube that were helpful. I even thought about getting the leash that has the hooks for two dogs so that she and Abbey would be on the same leash as she might be more likely to follow her sister - any one use these and do you think its worth a try? We will get it sooner or later. nan and the girls When you are gifted... give; when you learn... teach Nancy, Abbey-Rose and Maggie-Mae --- On Thu, 1/27/11, maryjane turner <[email protected]> wrote: From: maryjane turner <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Leash training HELP To: [email protected] Date: Thursday, January 27, 2011, 1:29 PM Something that worked for our Benji girl..... might or might not work on a little pup but, for what it's worth.... Benji was 4+ yrs and had never been on a leash according to what I was told. So we leashed up and the first day just sat and discussed it. She learned quickly that she was attached to me. She did not want to go even with me in front.... what I did was carry her to the end of the sidewalk.... she was happy to walk back to the porch.... after doing that a couple of times I carried her to the end of the drive and I let her walk back to the house.... then I carried her to the neighbors and let her walk back.... then the end of the street etc etc. She walks quite well now but always better walking toward home. However, if we are in a store or farther from home she prances along like a long time leash walker <G> anyway, might be worth a try for you..... just thinkin mj and Benji On Jan 27, 2011, at 2:07 PM, Nancy Lucky wrote: Yes, I did say drag and I did not mean it in that way, I was unclear and the remark about my neighbors coming out was meant as a joke - my one neighbor who I call mom came out and was laughing as saying how stubborn Maggie is and made the remark of something like I think you are going to just have to drag her everywhere you go so that is how I started the post - I have kind of a different sense of humor. My first post I might still have in my draft was this long post about all the different ways I have been working with her. Having Abbey go in front - having my granddaughter call her. But she continues to put the brakes on so I try and get her to move forward and she won't move. I guess I should be more careful on how I say things. So I have been spending every day just trying to get her to just walk around the court and she stops and then I stop and work with her to move and offer treats and then I think she is walking and I look back and she has the brakes on again. It was meant as help no matter what I do I can't get her to move - like saying I had to drag my kids out of bed for school - I am not going to keep talking about this anymore and lets just move on. Do you honestly think I would abusive my baby and then report it on line. Please everyone lets just drop it and move on. I just wanted some tips and went about it the wrong way. After I read my long and boring post, I just redid it as I just got back in the house after mom said that to me. I would die for my girls and that is my truth. When you are gifted... give; when you learn... teach Nancy, Abbey-Rose and Maggie-Mae --- On Thu, 1/27/11, dasha <[email protected]> wrote: From: dasha <[email protected]> Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Leash training HELP To: [email protected] Date: Thursday, January 27, 2011, 11:46 AM Thank you and there it is in black and white but oh my I must be just negative for stating the obvious! From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Joan Croft Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 2:19 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Leash training HELP This is what she wrote: all my neighbors and coming out saying what are you doing to her - you are dragging that little baby, but I just say she is in training.... you are right she will get tired of being dragged and figure it out From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Deanna Corey Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 9:02 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Leash training HELP GUYS!!! I really think you missed the point. NO one said a word about dragging!!! Please give more credit here than that!!! But i will tell you a dog needs to know you are serious about a walk...not wishy-washy...not "hoping" he will go with you...but he needs to know what you EXPECT of him and playing little bribing games doesn't hack it!!! I would hope you all had enough insight about the women on this group to know that no one...especially sweet, catering Nancy...would ever drag their dogs!!!! Waggin' Tails in The Dog Park, Deanna and The Dog Park Pack: Nugget, Shuai-Li, Mouse, Myrtle, Mable, Madison and Caleb and honorary non-dog members of The Dog Park: Stella-Macaw, Stanley-Amazon, Miles the cat www.joys4toys.com From: Shanna Machanpalli <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wed, January 26, 2011 11:54:07 PM Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Leash training HELP Hi dragging her will only make her hate walking. dragging her will make her never want to walk on the leash. It needs to be a pleasant event. you might try this: walk her on the leash in the house, where she knows where she is. make it fun. you can throw treats down on the ground in front of her, so she has to take a step or 2 to get it. Some Puppies have a hard time walking someplace they have never been. the big world scares them. Let her drag the leash around the house also. just to get use to it. she needs to know the leash is a good pleasant thing. My Ricky I do not think was ever put on a leash and taken anywhere by his previous owners. He had no clue what a leash was. He is still trying to ajust to riding in the car! I mean most dogs get all excited when they see the leash! not Ricky when I got him... but now, he turns circles when I ask him if he wants to go out for a walk! he helps me now put his harness on. he stand very still with his head up ready for me to put it over his head. He lifts his leg up so i can snap it closed. he waits patiently for me to clip the leash onto the harness.... and off we go!! he does have his moments on walks where he wants to go in another direction than me. so he will pull the leash, and be in a backward position trying to get me to go "that way"... I just stop, and stand my ground, and tell him NO... we are going this way. he gives up soon and on our way we go. His directions takes me on the lawn, up small hills etc. Shanna & Ricky Las Vegas Nevada!! My Chi Ricky... Is A HeartBeat At My Feet Kavis Christening n Communion Store Visit my eBay Store: http://stores.ebay.com/Kavis-Christening-n-Communion-Store --- On Thu, 1/27/11, dasha <[email protected]> wrote: From: dasha <[email protected]> Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Leash training HELP To: [email protected] Date: Thursday, January 27, 2011, 2:11 AM Yep, no dragging, that defeats the purpose From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Joan Croft Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 4:40 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Leash training HELP You can’t drag her…you need to wait until she will walk and follow you. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Nancy Lucky Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 11:33 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Leash training HELP That is what I have been doing for the last few walks and all my neighbors and coming out saying what are you doing to her - you are dragging that little baby, but I just say she is in training.... you are right she will get tired of being dragged and figure it out - oh Miss Magoo what am I going to do with you and how much I love you. You brought life and fun into our life, Miss Abbey who has always done what ever she is told to please me and Miss Magoo is the spice that everyone needs in their lives! Thanks now I do not feel bad about dragging her around the court. I will tell everyone that I have a top trainer and this is what I was told to do...... thanks When you are gifted... give; when you learn... teach Nancy, Abbey-Rose and Maggie-Mae --- On Wed, 1/26/11, Deanna Corey <[email protected]> wrote: From: Deanna Corey <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Leash training HELP To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2011, 8:42 AM My dearest friend! I think it s high time you just simply embrace the fact that you have never owned a dog before...not a dog like Miss Magoo Butt anyway! She seems to be her own breed...her own little bundle of sweetness. She has her own way and her own mind. Lol!! If it were me I would just celebrate her differences, spoil her rotten and give her whatever she wants and have no expectations......No You say? Lol..no really I am just kidding...you know I wouldn't do that...and I know you wouldn't either but it does sound much easier huh?? Now on a more serious note...maybe if she knows you are serious about a walk. No bending over cajoling her...talking baby talk...bribing etc. Just put that leash on her...no talking to her about it...and standing straight and tall and look forward...move forward...in a deliberate manner so that she knows Mama is making the choice to go for a walk...don't wait for her to move...don't stop for her. I would give her one command in the beginning..."let's go" and then go. Maybe not fast...but purposefully. You stop when you are ready to stop. Right now it sounds like my little Magoo girl is running the show...again! After a few times when she realizes this is not her choice...her decision...she might just go with the program. That's what I would do with her! Then when she gets it...WHEN she goes with the program...I would make a huge deal out of it!! Just my thoughts... Wagging Tails in the Dog Park! Deanna and the Dog Park Gang: Nugget, Shuai Li, Mable, Mouse, Myrtle, Madison, Caleb and Maxine >From the mountains of CA http://swlf.lilyslim.com/v3T7m8.png?h9j6wId9 On Jan 26, 2011, at 12:36 AM, Nancy Lucky <[email protected]> wrote: Ladies, I have never had problems leash training my dogs, but Maggie just puts the brakes on and does not want to do it. I let Abbey go in front, I have dangled treats in front of her. I have been working and working with her and she is so stubborn (but I love that about her too). She learns every thing else so easy so what am I doing wrong - please help me!!!!! I feel like I have never owned a dog before! When you are gifted... give; when you learn... teach Nancy, Abbey-Rose and Maggie-Mae
