Leash Training... HELP!

[Nmorgan]

Trying to get my 8 wk german shepherd mix pup used to his leash. We do not have a fence for our yard. When he has to go out, I let him out without a leash and he does well. He knows where our yard ends and will not go beyond that point. I have had him for a week and have not enforce a leash on him since he's small enough to carry right now when we are in public.
-This is probably my fault giving him so much freedom

Now trying to get him used to his leash. I have read online to get a treat and get him to walk a bit to get it.. Well, when he is on the leash he constant whines and pulls against it. he'll lay down after he calms down a bit. I'll put a treat a foot in front of him, and he completely ignores it. Since he ignores his treats I have tried his squeaky toys.. his ears will perk up, but then he gets stubborn and wont budge for it.

Any suggestions?

[Freedom]

Keep the leash on him while he is in the house AND WHILE YOU ARE HOME. Leashes do snag and catch on furniture, you don't want him stuck, lol.

Let him get used to just dragging it around in the house. You will be busy, cooking, reading, TV, etc. Ignore his whining. He will adjust to the feel of it.

Are you using a collar or a harness? Do you keep that on him while he is in the house? If not, he will be getting used to both. (I don't leave the harness on mine in the house, and I don't use a collar, so it is all a part of going outdoors for my crew.)

Put it all on him, set the treat, a toy, and go about your business. He'll come around!

You will notice him moving about from the corner of your eye. Don't make a big deal of it, just keep on what you are doing.

Let us know how it goes!

[Nmorgan]

I'll try it! Thanks! I'll give an update in a couple days or so. Hopefully that works! lol

[Karen]

Yes, he's still a baby, so everything is new. Getting him used to the leash is the first step - after all, you won't want to have to carry him around when he's full grown! Do let us know how it goes. He's gonna be a big guy, so things like leash manners are important to establish now, when you'll still much bugger than he is!

[Asiel]

I've always found letting pups drag the leashes around the house the easiest way to get them accustomed to it also. I used a shorter one so it wouldn't get snagged too often. After about a week you can hook the leash to your waist so he learns to follow you around the house, short sessions at a time.

[Nmorgan]

Dont yell at me! I'm new to puppies! but.. I had him on a collar and leash. Went to petco and got a harness.. and ... WALA! HE WALKS! doesn't walk very well with manners.. but he walks and tries to bite my ankles. lol Its a step up from trying to get out of the thing and whining like Im physically hurting him! Now.. as far as manners... it might take a while. trying to also teach him stay and sit... ya.... he gets it sometimes but other times he too distracted and wants to play!

Thanks!

[Karen]

That's okay, no one was yelling, glad he is getting accustomed to the whole leash concept. The important thing to remember at this stage is to keep training fun and in short sessions, and you're on your way to a great dog by the time he grows up!

[Nmorgan]

I didn't mean anyone was yelling, just that when I went to petco the lady looked at me like I was doing something horribly wrong when I said I was using a collar with the leash. Didn't want that some response so just saying Im new to puppies, lol