I have tried multiple things to get Burton to walk on a leash off our property. He makes it to neighbours house and that's it, he's done. He will either just sit or lay down and won't budge. I have tried "come", treats, encouraging words and I have just wanted to pull knowing that won't get me anywhere. I have a loopy harness for him got it last week. My boyfriend and I have both been trying 3 times a day to get him to walk with little success. We want to run with him eventually but he needs to walk first. I am looking for any suggestions.

At his age, long walks aren't a good idea, short 15 minute walks are good for him, you don't want to go much longer than that, remember he is still a baby and has a lot of growing to do. You don't want any strenuous(sp?) walking or running until he's at least 18 months.

I am not sure how big your property is but what about walking him on a leash in a "course" around your place? Could be inside and/or out or both. I am just thinking that might get him used to being lead on the leash. You could build up his confidence and trust in your leadership and eventually move further and further off the property.

Thank you for the suggestions. I have tried the course around my backyard last night and he did really good. He just won't walk away from the house. If I do manage to get him to walk around the block before he stops, as soon as I say home he's off and wants to go home. Is it possible he's just a home-body? I will continue with the course and building his confidence. Any other suggestion are welcome. I just want to him to get used to regular walks in the morning and evening because a schedule is important in training, correct?

He'll get used to them and will look forward to them. I cannot wear white sneakers in my house, it's a signal that we're going for a walk. If I want to wear them for any other reason, I have to sneak them out of the house and put them on outside

Glad to hear the walking around the house worked well. Keep at it! It likely won't be an overnight fix. I have had only rescue dogs and have little experience with a puppy but consistency (just like with toddlers!) is key. And similar to korig, when my alarm goes off in the morning my Stella gets up and knows it's time for her run! Yep, she gets up with an alarm. So I am sure your little guys will too love to walk because it is genetically built into dogs to do so. However, another suggestion is trying a puppy obedience class.

That's next on my to do list. I am currently looking for some classes for him in my area. I have talked to a few people about it. He's already mastered "sit", "lay", "come", and "outside" commands. Of course this is without distractions. I am working on "Leave it" and "take it" commands with great success. I definitely think the class would be a great asset to my smart little chocolate cookie. Thanks for all the advice.

Totally off topic but your pup is BEAUTIFUL! No wonder you want him to take to walks well. I would want to show this little guy off to the neighorhood too!!!!!!!

If the puppy is as young as the photo indicates, it can sometimes take awhile for the pup to like walking on a leash. I read that puppies sometimes don't like to walk away from their home, and with Grace, we'd pick her up...carry her to the corner...and then walk her home. It worked really well with her.

I have been walking with him around the yard on his leash and he has been better on walks from home. I have had two successful walks this week to the end of the street and around the block (1 - 1.5km). He didn't want to stop so I figured it would be good practice and it was an hour before bed. Helped Burton sleep like a rock. He snores after a good active day.
I have noticed he seems walks more consistently when it's my boyfriend and I walking together with him. Pack mentality? This also makes me wonder if he would walk more confidently with another dog with him. Any thoughts?