I just got a beautiful 3 month year old husky german shepherd mix. She is very sweet, she isn't aggressive but is EXTREMELY shy. They warned us when we got her. She was a stray her whole life. She will let you hold her in your lap but if you take her on a walk she just sits down. Ocassionally she would pull towards the street but we litterally couldn't get anywhere.
I would try to find something she really likes and get her to go to that. You could use food (hot dogs are good), dog treats, or even a toy. Once she realizes that everything is going to be ok (may take a week or two) she should be able to go for walks without having to use a "stimulant".
For a while your walks may only consist of her going 500 ft down the sidewalk, but she will learn
You could also take her to obedience classes, they may help her get socialized better.
You can try walking her in your yard or another quiet area, giving her a tiny treat and some praise for each few steps that she takes. Hold the treat out ahead of her and encourage her to walk to get it.
Slowly work up to areas with more noise and distractions as she gains confidence.
Hard to say what is causing her shyness and fear, though (aside from her previous lack of socialization) ... might be a good idea to consult with a dog trainer or behavioral specialist if you aren't making any progress, because if the underlying problem is fear, anxiety, and/or lack of confidence, the walking issue is just a symptom and the cause of it will need to be addressed.
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