hey darlin you are giving up way too easily there. my beautiful sheltie ..died 2 years ago ..she was 19. i forgot what it was like to have a puppy in my life..God bless my son..he got me another sheltie okay? i have no fenced yard and it was summer when i got her.it was a nitemare. i m not going to lie here. but eventually she started walking. if you dont get her going between you and her....you will have other 'problems' that arise..with power plays. what good is it if someone else walks her..she lives with you. you are her mommy so to speak...and you both need to bond with each other. who is stronger physically and phychiologically? if all else fails...petsmart and i think petco..too have dog obedience classes. i almost did it..but finally my new sheltie started cooperating. they sense your fear or anxiety or frustration by the way. if shes pulling you .stop walking. even if she only walks one city block nicely...then take her back and give her a treat. rome was not built in a day..do it slowly. dont give up hon..honest...u can do it. its all about love and in a gentle but firm way ....showing her you are in control not her. A HARNASS for sure. no leash or collar there..but a harnass.YOU HAVE MORE CONTROL OVER THE DOGS BODY THAT WAY..OKAY? okay good luck to you ..God bless. marlene in lynnhaven
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