Walking On A Leash Problem

My one female Rottie, Diamond, had been severely abused before being rescued. Everytime she would see the leash, she'd cower and drag herself on her tummy across the ground! It was pitiful! The shelter and myself guessed she had been beaten with a leash.

When she would cower, I'd have her sit, then I'd gently caress her chest and ribs and talk lovingly to her and try again. Well, folks, in no time flat, she realized she wasn't going to be beaten with it and began to learn to heel.

In fact, everytime my hubby would go for the leash, Diamond would stick out her neck in anticipation of walkies, her stumpy tail wagging to beat the band, LOL!

Patience, love and the human touch-use them, they'll lose their fears quickly!
 
Chris,

I just remembered about this forum, so i decided to stop by at say Thank You once again for sending the book to my house and i wanted to show you how Milo has evolved.

The video is not the best, neither are the takes, but its something. Hopefully ill have something better coming up soon.

=)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jvz8oO4m8s
 
It sounds like the traffic you're exposing him to may be just a little too scary for him. Try walking him in an area with less traffic and when a scary car goes by, give him some space by moving to the side so that you're not as close to the car.

It also helps to sit and spend some time near an intersection with your pup, but make sure you're not too close to it.

Make all car experiences as positive as possible. Bring some really good treats and practice sit, lie down, look, etc.
 
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