Why does my dog refuse to come home and drag his feet after walks?

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I have a 7 year old male Rottweiler who is very energetic and plays rough with his sister. But when I take him for walks he doesn’t wanna come back in. He’ll be pulling and walking fast until we turn around then he walks super slow and will eventually stop and I have to kinda drag him which ends in him being choked. Is this concerning or Is he just wanting to keep going for a walk? The last like 3 months he’s been doing it but it’s getting worse. Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Male | neutered | 6 years and 6 months old | 100 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

It sounds like he just doesn't want to end the walk! It is getting worse because he is getting better at making you take a longer walk ;) You can try saving a special toy or treat for when you are close to the house. Or play a quick game or some other really fun activity when you get back inside so that Grizzly knows that going home isn't a punishment.

Why does my dog refuse to come home and drag his feet after walks?

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