Tim, before you leave on your walk, fill your pocket with some extra special yummy dog treats, and lure Mollie B on her walk. Ahhh, the power of food! Martha :lol:
I am dreading going for a walk with Mollie B and she just doesn't want to go further (like going to my work) or worse, in the road and a car suddenly comes around the corner.[/b]
The Correct Way To Teach The “Heel” CommandLoose leash walking is one of the most challenging behaviors to teach. It's not a particularly "natural" behavior -- there's nothing equivalent in the dog world -- and walking relative to something else is a non-discrete behavior, which means there's no obvious "right" or "wrong" -- the trainer decides what's acceptable. So it's tough on the dog AND tough on the trainer.
That said, it is possible to teach your dog to walk on a loose leash. However, to be completely fair -- and to give yourself (and your dog) the highest probability of success -- you need to look at the whole picture. Very often the trainer considers only his own agenda -- walk nicely on this leash -- and doesn't consider the dog's wants and needs in the situation. [/b]