My puppy sits down and won't walk on a leash and harness. Help!

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Our puppy is 9.5 weeks old , got him a week and a half ago . He is energetic . We put him on a harness and a leash . He’s just sits down and doesn’t want to move . We even tried to entice him with treats ,he barely goes for the treat , he just comes and sits on our lap not wanting to move , once we take off harness and leash , he is back to his playing self , trying for 3 days now , any tips . We let him be on Harness and leash without us controlling it , but he sits still or sleeps . Any tips ? Pet's info: Dog | Boston Terrier | Male | unneutered | 4.4 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Zuko. This is completely normal behavior for a puppy his age. It takes young dogs several weeks if not a month or two to become accustomed to a harness and leash. Keep practicing with him, but do not become discouraged if he is uninterested. He will eventually figure it out. You can start by just trying the harness and not attaching the leash in the house. You can also try outside in a grassy area with both attached. Throw a ball or toy and see if that encourages him to walk. Good luck!

My puppy sits down and won't walk on a leash and harness. Help!

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