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Hi, I have a 3 month old toy poodle. We have been working on leash training, and she is fine on the sidewalk. Her problems relate to the grass.
I have played and run around with her indoors (we live in an apartment) before we finally go outside. We play all day. She gets love and hugs, but as soon as we hit the outdoors, she lays down like a baby lion and starts pouncing on my feet, tries to latch onto my jeans. It’s like any place with a lot of grass is exciting for her. Then boom, she’s running around, she’s barking at the top of her lungs. It’s like she instantly gets the zoomies on the grass!
I have been hiding a few treats in safe parts of grassy areas nearby to desensitize or to let her explore and that seems to help. I am also bringing her favorite toys, but it literally only takes a second for her to go crazy sometimes lol. I have shortened the leash. I have kept walking, and most times we leave the grass if she’s too excited and loud. I try to save the grass for the end of her 2nd walk.
Does anyone have any suggestions for this problem?
I have played and run around with her indoors (we live in an apartment) before we finally go outside. We play all day. She gets love and hugs, but as soon as we hit the outdoors, she lays down like a baby lion and starts pouncing on my feet, tries to latch onto my jeans. It’s like any place with a lot of grass is exciting for her. Then boom, she’s running around, she’s barking at the top of her lungs. It’s like she instantly gets the zoomies on the grass!
I have been hiding a few treats in safe parts of grassy areas nearby to desensitize or to let her explore and that seems to help. I am also bringing her favorite toys, but it literally only takes a second for her to go crazy sometimes lol. I have shortened the leash. I have kept walking, and most times we leave the grass if she’s too excited and loud. I try to save the grass for the end of her 2nd walk.
Does anyone have any suggestions for this problem?