Why does she do this?

[u/i-like-carbs-]

There are some days where she just refuses to walk and either dead-weights on her side or just sits and won’t budge. The only way to get her to move is say “let’s go home”. What dog doesn’t enjoy a walk!?

[u/BlacksmithStatus1283]

It’s a learned behaviour. She realised early on that you would focus on her and her only when she pancaked or flopped on her side during walks.

[u/Vegetable-Maximum445 → u/BlacksmithStatus1283]

This! Dogs only do what works for them - that’s why it’s SO important to never allow behavior that you do not want. It’s much easier to create the rules & enforce them than it is to undue behavior. Pack leaders must set the rules - not the dog. It’s not being mean, it’s just letting the dog know your expectations & rewarding them when they comply.