Adrienne Farricelli (author) on January 22, 2018: Diana, you can try training a "go to mat" to settle with a stuffed Kong. I am wondering if there is some kind of dog trauma from being picked on and now he lives with the Alpha of the litter. I did not pay much attention to the ones I picked out. Threshold levels vary from one dog to another. My puppy hates going outside? There are however, certain techniques that, while effective with other humans, may make the dog's behavior worse. It can be pretty easy to get puppy aggression and dominance issues confused, especially if you're not familiar with normal 'baby dog' behavior! Some pups dread the cold. Go at your dog's pace. He is now on anxiety medication but it doesn't stop his fear it just takes away his personality. We had to literally carry her down the stairs to get her outside and then she'd be all shaky and freaked out. I tried to take him outside several times after and didn't really want to, especially not in that area of the lot. This past week my dog Prince wont stay outside, he will whine at the back door to go out but as soon as i let him out he is trying to rip the door down to get back inside he wont potty outside. Post Views: 44,499. You could also look into dog training classes that include this topic. She is one year old and potty-trained, but refuses to go outside. LOL. I've tried a lot of different things. I just go with her. You’ll feel the benefits too! Also of the dark. Looking through all the helpful tips but feel it is going to be a long process. Do you have a yard? He loves me so much, he acts lovesick when I'm gone. Post back with an update! This article is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge. I've tried giving him treats outside (he won't take them), toys outside (he still barely plays as-is). What could be causing it? SHARE. We did move in November so this is a new area for her, I am unsure if she just doesn't like the area or if there is a scent that brings up a past for her? He is a mixed Chihuahua likely with a terrier (maybe a Jack Russell). For the first 3 months we loved going on walks together, sometimes miles a day. That’s the reason why they always show their parents some signs to indicate how they feel. Boy, it can be frustrating, especially when it rains for days straight. It is also helpful to troubleshoot what may be in that area that scared her to help reduce the fear. Any suggestions? We all love the smell of citrus fruits since it gives us a feeling of freshness and … Once you solve the problem you won't have to sit outside holding a treat. I have a 6 year old, 150 lb. So, for example, you would take care to not practice desensitization when your neighbor is outside using a chain saw. I continue to bring her outside, although it is quite difficult to get her to go to the bathroom outside. I dropped the leash when I was getting groceries out of my car. In some severe cases, dogs may need a calming aid or even medications to take the edge off and to implement behavior modification. Gradually move the bowl farther and farther outside. Animals exhibiting signs and symptoms of distress should be seen by a veterinarian immediately. My 8 month gsd is fine with the yard in fact she loves it but is fearful of going outside the gate to certain directions. Does he like to go for walks? My dog just recently is terrified to go outside. My french bull dog puppy is fine in the garden likes nothing better,but when I take her for a walk she appears terrified and will not walk,she stands and shakes and always wanting to turn back for home. It's the door that scares her. Answer: Many dogs are not comfortable with ramps because of their unfamiliarity and inclination. Ignore her if/when she gets the treats. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! We have an ex bait dog who is neither of those. Since the pee pads are placed by the door, the dog is advantaged in learning to go outside to potty so that should help in the potty training process. Post by Nettle » Mon Oct 29, 2012 2:06 pm It'll take as long as it … The threshold is an invisible line that separates fearful reactions from non-fearful reactions—or at least reactions where the dog is under better control. He doesn't do anything with others if I'm not around. Use praise and high value tasty treats and use them to reward going in and out the elevator. I really appreciate you taking some time to post some advice for me. She hates going outside and whines and cries the whole time. Dogs can be allergic to a long list of materials used to make … Adrienne Farricelli (author) on December 09, 2016: Hello Julie! Another option, some find it helpful to carry their small dogs down and then go on a car ride. Question: I have moved to a new area and my dog is now so fearful of going outside that when I reach for his leash he pees. Of course, this can be a major problem considering that these pups may be too terrified to go on a walk and even to go potty outside. As dogs age they go through changes and things may be perceived differently at during the day time and night. In other cases, the fear is known, such as when the dog runs back in at the sight of something it fears or as soon as a scary noise is perceived. Then work on making going on the elevator a fun experience. I speak from experience. She now likes going out doors, but I only take her out past midnight because she's notorious for biting and running after people. Make it a fun game as outlined in exercise 1. Tossing a child who's afraid of water into a pool fears water into a pool may make that child more afraid—and it's the same with a dog. My dog is assumed to be somewhere around 8 or 9 months old. The backyard is just another part of her home. My eight year old Pomeranian, always brave and fearless, started fighting me on going out at night. When I attempt to get her go further she acts like she is being abused, shivers, won't let me touch her or if she does she flinches, not sure if this is due to her past? There is a step-by-step guide with an accompanying video in this article: https://pethelpful.com/dogs/How-to-Train-an-Older-... My dog in the past few weeks has become reluctant to go outside a second time in the late afternoon/early evening. I just picked them because they looked the cutest to me. I read all the suggestions, but none fit me. A. @intari (190) • Indonesia. She will go maybe a block or half block away at best, but barely piddle, and then turn around. my goldendoodle is 8...and just started putting the brakes on to go outside after it gets dark. Training a Dog to Be Less Afraid of People. I have a dog that hates going outdoors. Simply, keep the leash next to you, reach for it and toss a high-value treat. Of particular interest may be "exposure therapy for fearful dogs" "using food for behavior modification" "using the jolly routine for fearful dogs" and "exercises to build confidence in dogs." I have a French Mastiff and she is going to be a very large dog. Your dog needs help to increase his confidence levels. If I had this dog, I would try to desensitize and countercondition to the movement of the door. 21 posts Previous; 1; 2; Nettle Posts: 10753 Joined: Sun Apr 13, 2008 6:40 pm. my 11 year old dog is now refusing to go outside during the daytime, but has no problem going out at night. It appears the bottle breaking triggered this abuse and has driven him backwards into himself again. If I can give a dime for every dog owner who says their dog is not food motivated or toy motivated, I would be rich! Good luck! I called him and went over to him, untangled the leash and he wanted to bolt up the stairs to our home. Im at my wits end. It has helped many owners! Some dogs hate being left by themselves. Try going outside with him before dark and spending some time with him. HE JUST PUTS OFF USING THE BATHROOM TILL IT GETS DARK....AND I KNOW THIS US NOT GOOD FOR HIS KIDNEYS.....HELP❓. You can try to create new positive associations with the leash for now (don't force him to go on walks for now until he is more comfortable). Repeat, repeat, repeat and lots of praise when she goes. This process takes quite some time and much care must be taken to make sure the dog stays below his threshold level. Taking my dog outdoors is like a punishment to him, and whenever I get the leash he runs and hides (under the bed, under the couch). For these situations there is the option for indoor potty training. They've stopped (well for the most part) but I worry that maybe what's put a pause on her. When I meet that dog then, owners are surprised how easily I got his interest. Until he is going outside consistently, you can only crate for short and supervised times so you can shuttle him out if he needs to go. Cesar Millan of Dog WHisperer has much to say about dogs with, essentially, self esteem issues. He gets on with it when out but it's as though he's going as fast as he can just to get it over with, he doesn't seem to have any enjoyment from it he just seems scared of being there and fearful of other people and dogs. This holds true for previously potty-trained pooches as well as puppies in training. If you just brought your puppy home or only had him for a few days I’m guessing your answer is a resounding YES!!!. Rather, she thinks she’s not supposed to poop outside. Our 3yr old dog Nessa gets real nervour and anti socialable when my wife or I take her out for her daily walk, but when my 10yr old daughter is with eighter of us when we walk our dog she is a totally different dog, she becomes somewhat fareless and our neighbors all seem amazed. World’s cutest protection, how a hearth melting video. Reward your dog for doing his business in the rain. Answer: It sounds like your dog is worried about something in the hallway, but sort of forgets about it if something exciting distracts her such as going on a car ride or having guests or another dog. Sometimes female dogs that aren't spayed exhibit a false pregnancy and get very attached to their toys, as they are perceived as their pups. She’s really giving that snow a big cussing out. How could we start making him a happier, more relaxed dog? 4. Encourage them onto wet ground. Going out, then when you get her out she's happy and afraid to come back in. Now he will go outside without hesitation, but now he is scared of his own shadow at times. I don't know what to do. So far I've just been acting super calm and relaxed and walking ahead so that he has to follow me out the door and into the elevator, but I don't want to "force and push" too much too soon and damage our chances for calm and happy walks later. All of a sudden a flip switched and now he is terrified to go outside at all. so she does not have a yard that I can step out into for her to go (not sure she would anyways), we are now going on July 24th a month and she is still not wanting to go! The following tips are a mix of desensitization and counterconditioning meant to help your dog overcome his fears. He cried and barked for 2 hours last night until I had to let him out! Question: My dog is 100% potty trained and will not go on a pee pad (she just tears them up and eats them). I don't have enough space here to share some suggestions as there would be too many to list, but if you take a peak at some of my hubs, I have over 30 on fearful dogs. Not everyone who owns a dog lives in suburbia. Ideally, though, you’re only going to leave your puppy in the crate for as long as he can handle. We just got a 13 week old rotty. The dog feels that the puppy is getting a lot of attention from the owner(s). For dogs that are sensitive to the cold or snow, you’ll need to be more involved to drive the process. I train her every day and have done everything you have suggested,I get her into garden where she's spending a little more time,but NOTHING will get her to go on a walk.She dashes' in n out of front door with tons of encouragement but that's it, now I just don't know what to do. I have trawled though here and found brilliant advice which I have been following to the letter, we have a 14week old puppy patterdale terrier, we have only had him under 1 week and have had dogs, rescues and pups before but because … Which just so happens to be at 5am. It almost sounds like it got abused while outside during the day. How can I housebreak her if she's really afraid of going outside? I plan on enrolling both of us in obedience and training classes, but I think I need to wait a month or so until a stronger bond/trust relationship is formed. Progress them to walking with your dog one step outside, then back in etc. Clear Zone. While flooding may yield fast results when it works, it is also more traumatic and less effective. Puppy hates going outside making housetraining so hard!!!!! Post by mytipi » Fri Oct 26, 2012 9:43 am Hi there Sorry to post again on a well diuscussed topic! i got my puppy from a rescue centre 3 weeks ago she was 13 weeks when i brought her home she was very nervous of everything which was expected as she was abandoned in the middle of no where to fend for herself at just 10 weeks old. It is not meant to substitute for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prescription, or formal and individualized advice from a veterinary medical professional. Insure Yourself Against Indoor Messes – Use Puppy Pads! Once she stopped the meds, she (knock on wood) has not relapsed. Every time you take him for a walk, you make sure that he is holding his head up high. BEST DOG CHEW We Like: Best Bully Sticks - All of our puppies love to bite, nip, and chew. What do I do? Cars combine so many things they hate—noise, unpredictable movements, not being made of cheese—but dogs rarely have a choice in the matter. Then back in the crate. Repeat several times, then progress gradually to walking to the door, give treat, remove leash and sit down. I have to drag her out. The last problem, the dog who doesn’t want to go home, can be particularly worrying, because you are away from home and getting your dog back into the vehicle is a safety issue. This was completely an accident and I feel so horrible. any ideas how I can overcome this. In many cases, the fear is unfounded and may stem from a lack of socialization and fear of the unknown. Best of luck! I used to have a female dog that used to actually get him to go out, now that she is with another family member of mine, she isn't here to have him go out, so now he just refuses. It would take baby steps with lots of praise when you are out, treats and play so to make the outside less frightening. Hello! I have 4 dogs and all four are all of a sudden afraid to go outside. He is ruining our new home by going to the bathroom everywhere. When you first get your dog or puppy, try to get them used to the sensation of rain, walking on wet ground and generally getting wet, such as by taking them out in the odd rain shower or playing with them with the hosepipe. She has been doing ok on early morning walks - usually about 30 minutes. I also have to other shelties . Pretend it's no big deal. However, for very severe cases, calming aids may be needed along with the aid of a professional. What can I do? No need to worry, dogs do not need a math degree to understand this equation! wetnosedogs from Alabama on April 03, 2012: my dogs are not afraid to go outside, but my male dog developed a fear of my kitchen floor! But suddenly on 5/15/16 she became extremely fearful and has been crying almost non stop. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on June 17, 2016: It's great that you have a helper (your daughter) to get this dog to walk with no fear. I've tried with treats but he ignores them! 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