Proper Leash Walking

jcfree

I live in an apartment, and the building itself has very strict leash laws (for obvious reasons). My puppy is now 11 weeks old and he is wishy washy in terms of walking on a leash. Sometimes Brutus will heel right next to me, make eye contact, and keep up with my pace of walking. Other times Brutus will not walk at all, he simply stops moving and stares at me. It seems like pure defiance, that he knows what to do but just refuses to do it. Any tips or ideas on how to encourage Brutus to walk appropriately on the leash. I use treats every now and then to encourage him to walk but I try not to use them too much so that he doesn't rely on treats to behave properly. I uploaded a picture just because... Thanks in advance!  B-)

BulliesofNC

Let him wear the leash from time to time when you're in your apartment. Get him used to it so when the time comes that you're out taking him for a walk it's nothing new.

It isn't rare that Bull Terrier puppies decide to be stubborn when taken out for a walk on a leash. Sometimes they can get overwhelmed by so many new things and a completely different scenery that intimidates them. This can be when they decide to stand there and become belligerent. However, with each passing day and the more they mature the easier the process gets. It's all a part of training. Take some treats with you and praise Brutus as he improves while being walked on a leash.

Young Bull Terriers can go through many frustrating phases that can really test your patience but have no worries, they get through these phases with maturity and training and leave you with the memories of their stubborn adolescents.

Djammy

Probably soon enough you will be asking the same question, but the other way around. )

Bull Terriers only know two walking modes by default:

1. Walking behind (usually meaning NOT walking at all)

2. Walking ahead (usually meaning dragging the owner)

It is a long process with many of them to get them to walk nicely on a leash right beside you.

But it's a matter of training, consistency, patience and time after all.

They may seem stubborn, but they are willing to learn and they DO learn.

BulliesofNC

LOL, so true.

BulliesofNC

New cartoon idea Dorothea -

4 Month old Bullie pup:
(Sitting down and unwilling to move with leash pulled tight)


12 Month old Bullie pup:
(Pulling forward with front legs off the ground and straining against the leash)


)

jcfree

I can definitely tell that this breed requires a lot of patience and consistency. Brutus is a great puppy and I can tell by how fast he is learning that he is a very intelligent dog, but he definitely requires that I remain patient with him in order to properly train him. I appreciate the advice and will definitely start to attach the leash when he is in the apartment so he can get used to it. THANKS! 

Djammy

New cartoon idea Dorothea -

4 Month old Bullie pup:
(Sitting down and unwilling to move with leash pulled tight)


12 Month old Bullie pup:
(Pulling forward with front legs off the ground and straining against the leash)


)

Steve, you know what ... you are right, that's just SO EBT! There's NO excuse for NOT drawing it. That will be one of my next cartoons!!! Awfully busy these days, but my next spare time for drawing will be coming, I know it.
Thanks for the suggestion! I'll keep you guys posted.