[pjackson]

Hello All,

My 4 1/2 month old rottie is as sweet as a gem, nut she does something that comfounds me. When I now walk her I use a harness as oppsoed to the once used collar, because I don't any puling or pressure on her neck. Sometime with her harness she would refuse to walk while I held the leash, and would just sit down. Somtimes I would literally have to pull her so she walks. SO after being frustrated I dropped her leash and started walking, she immediately started to follow. She would sometimes lag behind sniffing, but I keep ker concentrated on my voice as I keep calling, keep walking, keep walking when I stop then yu stop. She has amzaed myself, and other her see her, because she walks with me, and doesn't wonder. I don't let her get too far away, and she is leashed it's just dragging. We went for a long walk twice yesterday, and the same thing She rather walk with me, but she does, and very obediently, so I don't know if it's a problem. I know people may say don't because she can run off, run in the street, or chase after someone or something, but she hasn't. Even when I am walking I walk backwards to keep my eyes on her. I have taught to when she gets to a crossing, to stop, sit, then proceed which she is very good at. It's not for our entire walk that I let her walk like this, because there is also disciplined nvolved, if she lags too long, I grab her leash to walk her, and she does. Then I give her the priviledge to walk freely, with supervision of course, as well as with praie because for every block we walk successfukky she gets a treat. But if I see another dog, a child, or someone walking towards us I grab her leash as well. Can someone analyze this situation?