Hello! I usually have had no issues getting all my pups leash trained but recently I’ve taken in and rescued a miniature poodle and she is FULL of energy so I would like her take her out on walks/runs to improve her quality of life. Well she’s very submissive, when you greet her she creeps really low to the ground and pees all over the floor (we are working on this one), or when you touch her she completely rolls over and lets you handle her however. She just turned 1 year last week! But when I put a well fitted harness on her she just freezes like a deer and headlights. I’ve tried putting her harness on and letting her roam around without a leash and she’s been taking that well. But when I put the leash on its wraps and she’s not moving. I’ve even been told to try to let her roam the yard with the leash to get used to the feeling and it works in the moment but when I grab the leash she freezes all over again and looks so lost. I’ve tried leading her with treats but she’s not very food motivated. I know she has potential to go on amazing walks, whenever she’s running around the back yard she’s so fast; one blink and she’s gone, but it’s just been a struggle trying to get her leash trained. I’m in a spot to care for her but not in a spot to get professional trainers involved at the moment over the matter. Any suggestions for anyone who maybe has been through a similar experience or maybe anyone who just might have more insight?
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