Won't walk.

Billbones85

Hello everyone. New to the forum as I've just found it! It's great. I've just got a new English bull terrier pup he's just over 3 months old now. Had him for a month. His name is Eric.

Me and my wife are having trouble when it comes to walkies! He basically doesn't. Walk. He sits on the floor. The I walk of ahead, bend down he comes to me as I offer a treat, then say well done and respect process. This goes on for about 15 - 20 minutes until he got some reason snaps out of it and walks? The strange thing is I've taken him off the lead in park and he walks fine, stays by my side or at a comfortable distance. Comes when called unless there is another dog or child in close range. Any ideas?

Thanks

Bill

corey90260

He doesn't need to walk he is so cute I will just pick him up

BulliesofNC

He's still trying to gain confidence in himself and unsure of things at this stage. Try not to force the issues he is timid with. Try different techniques. Get him used to the harness or leash by putting it on him while inside your house and allowing him time to wear it. He'll be going through a lot of changes over the next 12 months. Many are just phases that come and go. He'll learn and he will mature like a fine wine.

Neil

Hi Bill, congrats on your beautiful new puppy.
I think most Bullies go through this phase, mine did it for a couple of months.
Lots of patience required and plenty of treats.
He's just a baby, getting the hang of walking on a lead takes a while for this breed.

I found that using a long rope on the lead to give him a bit more space was helpful, but hey...sometimes i just had to pick him up and put him in a bag and carry him home.
Plenty of strange looks from folks passing by.
Mine went from one extreme to the other. Stubborn as a mule, and now he pulls like a steam train.....gotta love 'em

Neil

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Billbones85

Thanks all that's brilliant. Very helpful!!!

chooba

Walk your route first w/o him. Put treats down every 20 feet or so,. Then walk'm, once he figures there's a reward just up the road,. He'll be leading you.
As his confidence grows with age,. He'll find his own rewards by continuing the walk, new smells, new faces new surroundings.
If he gets really intimidated by noises of city life, Take him somewheres off the concrete. The woods, park, the beach,. The natural surroundings away from the commotion of cars and people here s natural curiosity will take over.
But never force a puppy to do anything. Make them think it's their own decision,. Or they will forever view that action in a negative light.

Worked with my two as puppies

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