Bushriver Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Reading the loose leash thread has prompted me to start this one. My beautiful 14 week old lab has a gorgeous laid back nature which I really enjoy. However, I'm planning on showing him and he's quite lazy on the lead. He'll plod along but would prefer to walk! I'm trying to get him a bit excited and lure him with treats, which works to some extent, but would love any tips to try and put a bit more energy into his gait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushriver Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 Mr Casual. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 maybe a squeaky toy ..or his ball , or one of your sox ... ..a bit of dry rabbit skin can work wonders ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I guess you might just have to acknowledge his personality 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I guess you might just have to acknowledge his personality Yep with the above I tend to find the very lay pups stay that way which makes it hard for dog sports . My advice don't over train anything and don't make a big deal but encourage personality in daily life 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuralPug Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I second what Showdog has said. he is who he is. But if you are doing longish walks you might find that at his age they are too much, try keeping walks quite short and snappy at this point and try to fire him up with exciting treats or toy etc. as you have been doing. One method is to place something desirable to him (food, toy, whatever he really likes) at one end of the yard or driveway where he can see it and make that item your goal. He will be eager to get there, but of course you will stop dead or reverse every time he pulls on the leash, so hopefully the result will be Mr Eagerly Gaiting on a loose leash. Also make an idiot out of yourself with lots of praise at this stage and go dead quiet when he plods. That might help the penny to drop! You won't be able to do that in the ring, but your training ground is not the show ring, he will know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushriver Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 Thanks everyone. I don't take him on long walks on leash as such. It's more on leash for training sessions, practicing circles and up and backs. We walk with the other dogs off leash around the farm. He is quite playful and energetic then so I might try some leash training with the other dogs creating a bit of enthusiasm. I love his laid back personality so I wouldn't change it for the world, but hopefully I can teach him to put on a show when needed! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushriver Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 Well, he's decided just to do it on his own. Now trotting along (still needs work of course) on a loose lead and feeling happy about it all 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Smart boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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