Is your puppy or dog stopping on walks? You're not alone! I’m sharing how to keep them moving with confidence and how to turn those hesitant moments into fun, forward motion. I’ve got practical solutions that will help you understand why your puppy or dog refuses to move on walks and what to do next. With easy-to-follow games and tips, you’ll not only keep your pup happily walking but also strengthen your relationship along the way!

📝 Read the transcript: https://dogsthat.com/transcript/episo...

🐾Key Episode Moments:
00:00 Understanding Why Puppies Stop Walking With Susan Garrett.
01:07 The five reasons puppies refuse to walk.
01:21 Reason #1 - Your puppy might be in pain.
01:40 Reason #2 - Your puppy might be afraid.
02:18 Reason #3 - Overwhelm and environmental factors.
04:25 Reason #4 - Frustration and anticipation.
05:28 Reason #5 - Reinforced behavior from past experiences.
06:35 Building value by your side – use your seam for your puppy or dog.
07:40 Playing games to help your dog move with you.
08:35 What you can do when approaching the trigger for the plunk.
12:44 Find ways to build value around you.
13:48 Start with interactive games at home then gradually increase walk lengths.

Resources:
1. YouTube Playlist: Loose Leash Walking with Susan Garrett -    • Loose Leash Walking with Susan Garrett  
2. YouTube Playlist: Fearful Dogs Help with Susan Garrett -    • Fearful Dogs Help with Susan Garrett  
3. YouTube Playlist: Target Training for Dogs with Susan Garrett -    • Target Training for Dogs with Susan G...  
4. Podcast Episode 16: The Thing Before Your Dog’s Thing -    • The Thing Before Your Dog's Thing #16  
5. Podcast Episode 53: Stop Your Dog Pulling on Leash and Start Walking Together -    • Stop Your Dog Pulling on Leash and St...  
6. YouTube Video: Understanding Your Dog's Reinforcement Zone (RZ) with Susan Garrett -    • Understanding Your Dog's Reinforcemen...  
7. Podcast Episode 76: Leash Walking: Distracted, or Reactive Dog? These Games Will Help! -    • Leash Walking: Distracted, or Reactiv...  
8. YouTube Playlist: Dog Training Games with Susan Garrett -    • Dog Training Games with Susan Garrett  
9. Podcast Episode 218: Puppy Development Stages And Your Dog’s Behavior-    • Puppy Development Stages And Your Dog...  
10. YouTube Video: Susan Garrett’s Perch Work Dog Tricks (Pivots and Spins) -    • Susan Garrett’s Perch Work Dog Tricks...  


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Susan Garrett’s interest in animal behaviour started at the University of Guelph where she earned a Bachelor of Science majoring in Animal Science. Since then she has developed into a preeminent dog trainer and canine sports instructor and competitor. Susan is one of the most successful agility competitors of the last three decades. She has won multiple Gold Medals at National or World Championship events with every dog she has ever owned over the past 30 years.

A natural teacher and an entertaining speaker, Susan is world renowned as a leading educator of dog trainers. Her understanding of how to apply science-based learning principles to both competitive and family pet dog training has been pivotal in changing how dogs are trained.

Susan is now helping many thousands of dog owners in 132 countries have the best relationship possible with their dogs. The real joy for her comes from bringing confidence to dogs and their owner through playful interactions and relationship building games that are grounded firmly in the science of how animals learn.
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