How to Train Your Dog to Not Beg at the Table

Hello, First, check out article linked below and follow one of those methods to get pup used to the pressure of the leash if that seems to be part of the issue: https://wagwalking.com/training/train-your-puppy-to-accept-leash Next, pay attention to pup's body language and the environment. Some pups don't want to walk because they are afraid of a neighborhood dog in a fence barking, construction workers, funny objects (like Christmas decorations), and things we would never think twice about. If pup isn't familiar with something (no matter how normal it may seem to us) it can feel scary to pup and be a reason why they don't want to leave the safety of the yard. If pup seems nervous or something might be bothering them in the environment, work on helping pup overcome that fear first by using play and treats to distract pup and then reward pup for any confidence, calmness, or tolerance they shows around the fearful thing. Practice this further away from the scary thing first and very gradually work up to pup being able to pass that thing as his confidence grows with your help. Next, if pup still won't walk, take some small treats or pup's dog food pieces with you in a small ziplock bag in your pocket. Every time pup takes a couple of steps, give a treat. Keep your energy excited and confident. When pup stops, tell pup "Let's Go" in a calm and business-like tone of voice (it's not a question it's a confident, calm command), then tug and release the leash several times in a row until pup takes a couple more steps - at which point give another treat. The leash tugs should stop as soon as pup starts moving. Keep your walking goals short at first. If pup won't leave your yard - your first goal is just to leave the yard. When pup reaches that goal - go home as an additional reward for pup following you - even if a lot of leash tugs were involved. When pup will go to the end of the yard easily then walk to the next house. Gradually increase your walk distance overtime. If you make your goal something huge like the whole neighborhood at first you are less likely to succeed - work up to distance overtime. Also, do not continuously pull pup on the leash. Doing so can harm pup's neck, but also dog's have a natural tendency to pull away from something - so if you pull pup in one direction, he will just pull back in the other direction, budging even less. This is why you do the quick tug and releases so that not following is uncomfortable with the tugs but not a continuous pull. You want pup to choose to walk to get away from the annoying tugs and to receive treats. Finally, make sure pup isn't in pain or sick, causing her not to want to exercise in any form due to feeling bad. If you have reason to suspect pup is ill or injured, definitely see your vet. (I am not a vet) Since pup's exposure has been limited, this is most likely a fear issue and pup needs to be positively exposed to the new things in the environment via time spent there not walking - playing games and giving reward for good responses first. Best of luck training, Caitlin Crittenden

Hello, this will take consistent training but is entirely doable. All of the Methods here are good but I suggest the Off Method: https://wagwalking.com/training/not-sleep-on-the-bed. Make sure that Ludo has a great alternative to your bed. He's a large breed, so buy him a super comfy and nice dog bed to place on the floor bedside you. Then train him to stay "off" the bed, always directing him to his new sleeping arrangements. It may take a few weeks of waking up to redirect him to his own bed, or he may decide he likes it right away. Good luck!