My puppy is scared to walk on a leash alone. What should I do?

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My puppy goes for walks just fine with our older dog but when I take her around the block she is afraid of everything and won’t walk what should I do? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 20 days old | 20 lbs

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

It will take some time for her to walk well on a leash alone. Take her for a walk when she is hungry and reward her with treats when she is walking with you so she associates walking properly with a positive reward. You could also enroll her in puppy classes so that she becomes more confident around other people and other dogs.

My puppy is scared to walk on a leash alone. What should I do?

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