How to take a puppy that doesn't want to walk for a walk

When we were eagerly looking forward to taking our cute and adorable puppy for a walk outdoors, enjoying the sunshine and breeze, and exploring the outside world together, we encountered the situation where the puppy suddenly played tricks and refused to move, which inevitably left us feeling a bit at a loss. But don't worry, as long as we have a deep understanding of the characteristics of puppies and master scientific methods, we can still make walking a joyful and warm time.

Puppies are in a stage of rapid physical development, their bones and muscles are not strong enough, and their endurance is relatively poor. Sometimes, puppies may not want to walk simply because they are tired. Just like children who need to rest after playing for a while, puppies have limited physical strength. After walking continuously for a period of time, their physical exhaustion will make them resistant to continuing walking. Moreover, puppies have an extremely strong curiosity, and anything new from the outside world may attract their attention. Once they are attracted to something, they may stop and immerse themselves in their own small world to explore, unwilling to follow our plan anymore.

In addition, psychological factors cannot be ignored. Puppies may feel fear and unease towards unfamiliar environments, especially when there are noisy sounds, unfamiliar people, and animals around them. This unease can intensify, making them more willing to stay with their familiar owners rather than continue walking in unfamiliar environments. If a puppy has had unpleasant experiences during previous walks, such as being scared by other dogs or being stung by sharp objects, it can also develop resistance to walking.

The first thing we need to do when facing a puppy that doesn't want to walk is to give it full understanding and patience. Don't get angry or force the puppy because of its lack of cooperation, as it will only make the puppy more afraid and resistant. When the puppy stops, we can squat down, gently stroke it, communicate with it in a gentle tone, let it feel our love and support, and relieve its tension.

To make puppies more willing to walk, we can use game induced methods. Prepare some small toys that puppies like, such as colorful balls, plush toys, etc. During the walk, throw the toy not far away and encourage the puppy to chase and retrieve it. This not only stimulates the puppy's interest, but also allows it to unconsciously increase its physical activity while playing. For example, when a puppy starts playing tricks after walking for a while, we can throw the ball out and excitedly say to it, "Go and pick up the ball!" When the puppy sees its beloved toy, it may immediately run over with vitality.

Reasonable arrangement of walking time and distance is also very important. Develop a suitable walking plan based on the age and physical strength of the puppy. Generally speaking, for 2-3 month old puppies, it is more appropriate to take a 10-15 minute walk each time; For puppies aged 4-6 months, it can be appropriately extended to 20-30 minutes. Moreover, do not walk too long a distance at once, divide it into several small sections, and give the puppy enough rest time in between. Every time you walk, stop and let the puppy rest for a while, drink some water, and eat some snacks to replenish energy. In this way, puppies will not resist walking due to excessive fatigue.

Creating a safe and comfortable walking environment can also make puppies more willing to participate. Choose a relatively quiet place with few vehicles and pedestrians, such as garden paths within the community, corners of parks, etc. Avoid taking puppies out on hot midday or cold weather, as extreme temperatures can make puppies feel uncomfortable. If it's hot weather, you can choose to take a walk in the morning or evening; In cold weather, it is necessary to put warm clothes on the puppy to protect its body.

During the walk, the puppy can also interact with other friendly dogs or people. Communicating with peers can make puppies more relaxed and happy, as well as enhance their social skills. When puppies see other dogs running and playing happily, they may be infected and willing to join in. For example, when encountering other friendly dogs in the pet park, we can let the puppy play with them for a while, wait for them to have fun, and then continue walking.

Taking a puppy that doesn't want to walk for a walk is a test of our patience and love. Every guidance and companionship is an emotional exchange and deepening between us and the puppy. Through scientific methods and full of love, we can make walking a beautiful memory for puppies during their growth process. Let us accompany the puppy step by step to explore this world with patience and care, witnessing its every growth and progress. In the days to come, when we see puppies running happily around us, enjoying the pleasure of walking, we will be pleased to know that our efforts and sacrifices are worth it.