All summer his walks were short. I work an hour from home. I am getting up at 4:30 am and the walks are longer and longer. he is 7 years old he knows what he is suppose to do. what can I do?
2006-10-23 08:00:45 · 8 answers · asked by stillkickn39 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I called my Vet she said that I need to do a go potty on command. I have to start saying go potty and when he does give him a treat.
2006-10-24 09:33:42 · update #1
The summer is a time of heat. It is a fact that during this heat dogs can only perspire via their tongues.
Logically, a dog would become uncomfortable quicker in the summer than the cooler weather of Autumn.
Terry
2006-10-23 08:10:51 · answer #1 · answered by Terry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think that it is just an answer of energy. Think about this- The dog has been in the house lounging around, and not doing alot, then you want to go for a walk. Energy is part of the equation, but think about the amount of time it will now take the dogs muscles and joints to warm up.
Muscles and joints will warm up much quicker in warmer temperatures, while in cold temperatures, they will take longer.
Along with energy, and decreases muscle/joint flexibility, therefore it takes longer to take a walk.
2006-10-23 15:10:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
part of the problem may be in the WAY you walk.... (meaning)
when he goes out for his "walk" is he pulling you or leading you in any given way? does he have control over the situation at all? here's a formula I use and it works well:
first 15 minutes of walk: owner in control, dog at heel, no sniffing, etc allowed by dog.
10 min. then dog can sniff, pee, whatever. ten minutes only!!!that's plenty of time to potty!!!!!
lst 10 min. of walk owner taking back control, heading home, dog on heel.
this has worked consistently for my clients and my own shepherd who wants to mark 300 things on every walk.
good luck.
2006-10-23 16:06:15 · answer #3 · answered by gunnermom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you get up in the morning... and then sit down on a cold toilet (let's say you left the heater off in the bathroom)
does it then take you a little while to warm up to the cold & go about doing your business???
2006-10-23 15:23:54 · answer #4 · answered by Bama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he probably is telling you that he needs more exercise or he is not getting a good diet or he just feels good walking in the cool air than in the summers heat.
2006-10-23 17:08:23 · answer #5 · answered by luis t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they enjoy being in the cold. being in a warm house all day lets them get out in the cold and enjoy it. my dog used to go outside and do his business and then come back in real quick and now that it is cold he will stay outside for a while, it is hard to keep him in.
2006-10-23 15:07:02 · answer #6 · answered by Holly D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dogs as well as people have more energy when it is cool outside. We and dogs get tired when it is hot and need to take more breaks
2006-10-23 15:07:52 · answer #7 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He likes the cool weather better than heat.
2006-10-23 15:10:09 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋