Q&A for How to Walk a Stubborn Dog

This is because it is all new to them. Be patient. Get a special training halter, as this could solve your problem.

Try going another route, or try going for a longer walk so that he/she will be tired and want to go home when it's time.

Try giving her a day or 2 to get some rest. If this doesn't work, you should probably visit a vet just to get some advice and make sure it is nothing serious.

This is normal, and some breeds tend to be more explorative and curious than others. Let your dog get familiar with the place, sniff what he/she wants and do this every time so after a few times, your puppy will be walking smoothly. Perhaps once in a while, when you are hiking around a new place which you don't go to often, you may tug the leash when your puppy starts to lose focus.

Maybe your dog is just nervous. Try carrying your corgi in your arms while walking around and do this every day. Once you think she/he's ready, try walking your dog on the leash. If the dog is still refusing, try tossing some treats or rewarding your dog after every walk.

Make sure that you walk your dog and your dog doesn't walk you. Possibly there's something your dog is afraid of, so try to detect the problem. Otherwise, let your dog get familiar with the place, letting the dog sniff around, and when he/she refuses, tug a little. I recommend using a prong collar during walks or training, it does not hurt the dog but gives a prickling sensation.

Don't let your dog walk you, remember, you walk your dog. This is normal and can be fixed with a bit of training. On walks, keep the leash about a foot length to your dog so the leash seems shortened. This is so your dog will not run ahead or behind you. If your dog walks to fast, pull the leash and keep doing this on every walk so that your dog keeps the same pace. Avoid your dog's favorite spot for a while so he/she can familiarize with other trails.

Consider taking your dog to training classes if possible. I recommend getting a prong collar, it gives a prickling sensation but does not hurt the dog. They are used for training. Don't be afraid to say "no" once your dog begins to pull. Also, keep the leash about 1 foot in length from your hand to your dog so your dog can't run ahead.

Try getting a prong collar, it gives a prickly feeling but does not hurt the dog. They are used for training. If the dog begins running ahead, keep the leash short and about 1 foot in length between your hand and your dog, this strains the activity of the dog. Tug the leash once your dog begins jumping for people and don't be afraid to say "no."

All he needs is a little training. I recommend using a prong collar for training, it does not hurt the dogs but gives a prickling sensation so a little tug will steer her/him away. Whenever this happens, give a tug and don't be afraid to say "no."

This is a jealousy issue; I suggest carrying the dog in the stroller a few walks at a time and eventually it will wean.

Try slowly with it; put it on while feeding him a treat or every time he doesn't tug praise and reward him.

Some dogs find it boring and unwanted to go on walks. Try using a treat line, they can follow the treats outside and (hopefully) they will start associating treats with the outside and go out more.

Don't stop your dog from being friendly, because it might stop being friendly to family members or you. If your dog is pulling a lot, purchase a gentle leader. It isn't a muzzle, it's a head collar. It works like a horse halter. When the dog pulls, the leader controls his head, thereby controlling the body. If the pulling continues, pull him back and say "no." Have him sit, and pull the leash gently. This is called correcting your dog. Do this every time your dog does something you don't like.