My Dog Just STOPS On Walks! Overcoming Puppy Plunking To Get Your Dog Moving #285

Visit us at shapedbydog.com 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! In this episode you'll hear: • My top tips for keeping your puppy moving confidently during walks. • How to overcome puppy plunking during walks. • Common reasons why dogs hesitate and stop on walks. • Tips for building value by your side. • Games to encourage your dog to move with you. • Strategies for approaching triggers that cause plunking. • How to gradually increase walk lengths after playing interactive games at home. • How to use positive reinforcement to encourage forward motion. • Strategies for building value for walking in a way that your puppy loves! • How Tater-Salad used to plunk himself down and refuse to move when he first came to live with us. Resources: 1. YouTube Playlist: Loose Leash Walking with Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy1mGMfdVKXq_hiJ27Ej1shW 2. YouTube Playlist: Fearful Dogs Help with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy0KAsqgnkMWv0v-5JGjNQG_&si=YDCmLdJ-TnmOiK45 3. YouTube Playlist: Target Training for Dogs with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy3ylCyQ2bJQSCwo_ERiVHj3&si=jFejxDe3f8ovJMLz 4. Podcast Episode 16: The Thing Before Your Dog's Thing - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/16/ 5. Podcast Episode 53: Stop Your Dog Pulling on Leash and Start Walking Together - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/53/ 6. YouTube Video: Understanding Your Dog's Reinforcement Zone (RZ) with Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaUAScgaFAg 7. Podcast Episode 76: Leash Walking: Distracted, or Reactive Dog? These Games Will Help! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/76/ 8. YouTube Playlist: Dog Training Games with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2TzttCtZVFwzwMGayAsaYe&si=ZcVYK_vaNaJea13Y 9. Podcast Episode 218: Puppy Development Stages And Your Dog's Behavior - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/218/ 10. YouTube Video: Susan Garrett's Perch Work Dog Tricks (Pivots and Spins) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6sj6fTJnFc 11. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/YPV8ODXipkI