I have an 8 month old wheaten terrier. I love my dog but am getting extemely frustrated that he won't walk. When I take him for a walk, I put on his harness and leash, my dog will come out of the house but then sometimes stops and won't move once he is out the door. Sometimes I can wait him out for 10-15 seconds and he will come. Sometimes he stops just outside of the gate. Once we get going he usually walks fine, but we have to get him a block or 2 first. Sometimes after a block if he won't walk, when we turn around to go home, he pretty much runs home and into the yard. I have tried using treats as suggested by other trainers to coax him to walk but this does not always work. I've tried the come comand in a happy voice. He is used to having his harness on and doesn't seem to be afraid of his leash so I don't think it is a fear of the leash, it almost seems to be a stubborness and I don't know how to overcome it. It happens about 60-70% of the time and mostly when I am walking him by myself. I am getting extremely frustrated and need help. Please help.
Sincerely,
Jenn
