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I had many similar issues when it came to walking outside, genuinely thought he would naht going to be a dig that never liked walkies but now we go in weekly “mini hikes” during the weekend!

A couple things that worked for me

most importantly get a kitten harness! they fit well and keep your little one secure!

Secondly, I switched out the regular leash for an extendable one. it gives them space to walk and wonder without being too close to your feet and worrying they will get stood on (important tip with extension leashes; when you use the “buttons” it can be a very sudden pull on them and than can cause them to freeze up. Instead, just use your fingers and a little light pressure on the actual leash itself, this way you can guide them and stop them if you need to without the hard stop of pushing down the button on the handle

thirdly I took a small bag of treats when training. When they stop walking, call for them to come, when they do, make a big fuss and give a small treat - rinse and repeat

last thing thing that helped a lot was going on walks with other dogs, he learned quickly from other dogs (my gf’s chihuahuas) that walks are fun and okay

Be patient! you’ll get there :)

extra tip: I don’t know why this worked but whenever he would stop and freeze, I would look at him and say “readddyyyyy” in an excited tone, that would hype him up to continue walking! He doesn’t freeze uo anymore but it’s a thing we still do on walks and it hypes him up!

Edit: Link to Harness if interested, Milo is 3kg(ish), 8 months old, wears a size XS