my dog will no go outside. we live in an apartment and i walk him 3 or 4 times daily. but as of late he just cowers down and runs back to his bed when ever i give the command to go for a walk. He is about 5 years old and has never acted like this. and in the last week it has gotten more common. I am sure that he needs to go potty but he has not went out for about 16 hours now... i have just been waiting on him to give me a signal, what should i do ? could it be a odor? a sound? what should i be looking for? any help would be great
2006-07-04 14:32:25 · 12 answers · asked by dustin s 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
That doesn't sound normal to me--since you didn't mention any scares he's had in your presence, do you ever put him outside by himself? If not, you really should take him to a vet. You can't at this point wait for a signal--first thing tomorrow (or if there's time for you today) you need to get him examined.
2006-07-04 14:52:38 · answer #1 · answered by Princess Toadstoolie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give it time I agree something has scared it enough that, it just doesn't want to go, possibly try another route to take when you walk him, give him a varity, and stay close to him when walking him also praise him when he goes potty, that will at least will let him know thats the whole reason for the walks, dogs are not stupid, but sometimes like humans some noises can irritate the finemechanisms of the ear drum. be patient. He will come around and remember the praise.
2006-07-04 14:46:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since it is July 4, has anyone been shooting off firecrackers? July 4 is the one day of the year when more dogs run away from home because they are so frightened by firecrackers. Maybe keep him inside until all the celebrating dies down.
2006-07-04 14:36:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he might have been scared by something. You need to be very gentle and comforting, especially tonight with all the fireworks. Stay with him, and when he will come to you on his own terms, see if he will go with you outside. If he still doesn't go potty by tomorrow, you will need to bring him to a vet.
2006-07-04 14:35:34 · answer #4 · answered by sim24 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If before your dog does not hesitate to go out, then the your pet might have experienced something undesirable during one of his walks..It might have caused him fear or worse pain..
Maybe if you keep the dog going outside,it might get used again ..it is also an opportunity to find out why the dog is hesitant..
2006-07-04 14:58:28 · answer #5 · answered by jackeblagare 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe it's the fireworks my dog hates them and has to be around ppl at all times or he'll rip the place apart. and when fireworks stop and he still won't go outside try giving him a treat or something he likes
2006-07-04 15:08:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when was the last time you took you dog to the vet and yes some sounds can hurt them but the dog my have a health issus and you should see about that it is not normal
2006-07-04 14:37:34 · answer #7 · answered by LENORE P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kill it, then bury it outside, nah im just kidding,
You have to make the dog comfortable going outside, you must do it in small steps, e.g 1st day 5 minutes, 2nd day 10 minutes etc etc... Bring out the toys too.
2006-07-04 14:35:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at mga's question titled How do I tell my two dachshunds they have to sleep outside now? That one has good answers!
2006-07-04 14:40:58 · answer #9 · answered by Sofija 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you really want your dog to go outside you could allway open the door and let him out
2006-07-04 14:53:53 · answer #10 · answered by butterfly girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋