Hi everyone. This is my first post here as I have been nervous about getting chewed out, just an anxiety thing, but I desperately need help. I got my puppy 3 weeks ago. She came from a breeder (i know) and was pretty calm the first few days. She has definitely made progress since being with me, she trains quickly. The issue I am having right now is leash training. She will walk with me on leash with no issue, but the moment we get outside it is an absolute nightmare. She pulls trying to get out of her harness, whines and barks the whole time, stops and lays down until I come and stand her back up, attacks my ankles, and just overall does not get it. She is very good about going potty outside, but does not allow me to reward when she goes. She completely ignores me and the treats, won’t recall when I call her name or “come” (she knows that one), and just tries to run off. So I guess my question now is, what am I doing wrong? We live in a pretty populated area by the water and I think part of the issue may be the commotion outside overwhelming her, but how do we get past that? I want her to be able to feel comfortable on leash outside. She seems to be interested in going out, so how do I make it an enjoyable experience for both her and I?
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