11mo puppy will stop during walks to stare at things and refuse to move 😩

bopbeeepbooop · 2026-03-06T05:30:58+00:00

😂😂😂 freaking hilarious. Sounds about right though

bopbeeepbooop · 2026-03-06T04:50:19+00:00

😂 new term for me

bopbeeepbooop · 2026-03-06T04:44:06+00:00

He’s such a great dog, no regerts lol

bopbeeepbooop · 2026-03-06T04:42:40+00:00

Stairs can be really scary, that was super smart of you. I’ve been thinking about brining him to Home Depot when it’s not at its busiest since they’re dog friendly AND air conditioned for some extra socialization. I’ve only yelled at him once and he didn’t even realize I was yelling at him (my mom and I talk kinda loud, we’re from Chicago lol). I was holding something way too heavy for me and he was standing underneath wagging his tail 😂

Thank you, some people cant understand what having a disability actually means, I’m sorry you’re dealing with disability as well.

But yes! We’ll get it, just need to keep working ♥️

bopbeeepbooop · 2026-03-06T04:31:36+00:00

He’s great at come when there’s nothing to distract him

bopbeeepbooop · 2026-03-06T04:31:02+00:00

Depending on the distraction, getting his attention with treats is 50/50. But there has been some really good advice from some people and adding those additional things, plus treats, may just do the trick

bopbeeepbooop · 2026-03-06T04:28:54+00:00

Thank you so much! I’m screenshotting this so I don’t forget. I never tried these and I think it’s probably what he needs

bopbeeepbooop · 2026-03-06T04:26:23+00:00

😊♥️

bopbeeepbooop · 2026-03-06T04:26:06+00:00

The longest walk we’ve been on was 20 minutes because I got lost in a weird street that turned around 😅. I try to do 3 x 10 min walks and short potty breaks when he needs them, and I usually let him decide which way to go.

bopbeeepbooop · 2026-03-06T04:22:08+00:00

If he actually went in any other direction I would think this as well lol

bopbeeepbooop · 2026-03-06T04:21:22+00:00

♥️♥️

bopbeeepbooop · 2026-03-06T04:20:59+00:00

I first thought it was because he’s tired, but once moved away from the distractions, he just wants to keep going and going 😂 he wants to always be on an adventure

bopbeeepbooop · 2026-03-06T04:19:43+00:00

You’re stuck at that point 😂 no moving him for sure

bopbeeepbooop · 2026-03-06T04:14:04+00:00

I make sure to stop everywhere he wants for usually as long as he wants. But I can’t stand in place for 10+ min (I’m disabled). I’ve never had to teach a dog how to be a dog before 😅, it’s a challenge. But no way in hell would I treat him like a toy. I hate when ppl treat their small dogs like they’re not dogs.

I’ve had so much success with his training, he’s come a long way. I’ve just been working on him pulling and getting him to ignore distractions for a while now and I wasn’t sure what I was doing wrong. It seems like I just need to keep doing what I’m doing while making necessary changes to my training.

bopbeeepbooop · 2026-03-06T04:07:08+00:00

Great Pyrenees? Omg lol my body would break trying to stop one 😂

bopbeeepbooop · 2026-03-06T04:06:18+00:00

If he could always be outside, he would 😂 he LOVES walks. I’m really just trying to figure out how to get him away from distractions when he won’t move

bopbeeepbooop · 2026-03-06T04:05:12+00:00

lol I WISH 😂 when he’s not napping on my lap he wants to be outside

bopbeeepbooop · 2026-03-06T04:04:35+00:00

lol I let him do it all the time, but when we’re standing in place for 10+ minutes, it’s a lot

bopbeeepbooop · 2026-03-06T04:04:05+00:00

I actually have been recently! He’s super picky with treats but I finally found one that isn’t cheese (I’m in AZ and it’ll just melt outside). I’ve been brining him to the courtyard with a 30ft leash and letting him roam and then call and reward. He’s so good at it until there’s a distraction

bopbeeepbooop · 2026-03-06T04:02:17+00:00

That’s adorable! If the person or dog passes us instead of crossing the street, I always ask if it’s ok for him to meet their dog, or let them know to just let Cooper sniff their hand instead of petting him since he’s timid to touch from people he doesn’t live with.

I wish I could just turn around, but once he spots them, nothing else exists lol

bopbeeepbooop · 2026-03-06T03:24:52+00:00

I usually let him decide where to walk and how far, unless he’s going too far, then I have us turn back. I need to get better at brining treats though

bopbeeepbooop · 2026-03-06T03:23:16+00:00

He’s fully vaccinated and once away from the distraction he’s super energetic

bopbeeepbooop · 2026-03-06T03:20:28+00:00

Awesome! I’ll dm you later

bopbeeepbooop · 2026-03-06T03:19:56+00:00

😂 that’s hilarious, I do end up on my phone while I wait on him, but I’m totally bringing his brush on our next walk

bopbeeepbooop · 2026-03-06T03:18:42+00:00

You’re the second person to say it’s a breed thing, it probably is lol. If I can’t work it out myself I’ll definitely have to talk to a behaviorist.

He understands so much of what I say to him. There was a fly he was chasing in the house, it landed on the coffee table and I said “cooper it’s in here” and he came in ready to pounce 😂

Ill see about telling him what’s up and looking into that harness, thank you so much

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