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We started walking our dog on leash when she was still very young (she is now almost 2 years old), and regularly take her for walks (as well as plenty of other exercise). She is very submissive in general, going behind us through doors, not getting into things that aren't given to her, waiting for her food, staying off furniture, not jumping, etc. However on walks we have trouble - if I walk very fast or jog she stays next to me with little problem - however any slower pace and she will not stay by my side for more than a few seconds at a time when corrected before shooting forward again, no matter how many times she is corrected - when forward she does not usually pull - however she is walking out in front. She will stop on command no matter whether next to or in front, so is listening to that. This is no matter how much or how little exercise she has had (though it is somewhat worse on the occasions she is very excited from less exercise). She is quite literally tireless - we take her backpacking where she will carry her own pack, walk and run all day over 10 miles at high elevation, through deep snow, anything, and still play tirelessly at night at the campsite. She does a mile almost every day up & down hill at an average of 15mph. Any suggestions for the walk? We got her from a rescue at 4 months old - she is mixed breed, definitely part husky and likely also american bulldog - she tends to be somewhat independent at times- but unlike a husky is safe off leash where allowed as she is very dependent on her pack and will not go far and always comes back. In case it helps to know her other traits: Very territorial towards other dogs that intrude into her area uninvited at home, but always accepts any dog we bring or invite into her territory. Also accepts invited humans - but is shy and takes a long time to be friendly/warm up to these guests.
hoping for some tips!
~Desperate energetic dog owner
hoping for some tips!
~Desperate energetic dog owner