But for the last week whenever I go for a walk she comes down to the gate with me and runs home. She has never done this before. Could she be hurt? Why would she suddenly just stop, she loves to go for walks, she sits at the door and barks until we go, and then she turns around and runs home again. She seems to be fine every other way. She is 4 years old and still chews things up, so why would she just suddenly stop going for her walk with me?
2006-11-01 11:08:27 · 7 answers · asked by alias_47 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
She doesn't run away, she runs back to the house and lies on the lawn. She basically demands to go for a walk and then runs home.
2006-11-01 11:14:24 · update #1
I live in Australia so it is not getting colder, it is getting nice and warmer, the perfect walking temperature. She has been going on the same distance walk for years, could she be getting more tired as she gets older?
2006-11-01 11:54:30 · update #2
Maybe she smelled something by the gate that scared her. Have you tried taking her out another way? I doubt she's hurt. That wouldn't explain her leaving the house but not wanting to leave through the gate. I would definitely try taking her a different way and see if she still runs home.
2006-11-01 11:14:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is strange. If she were hurt, you'd know it - she'd be limping, or whining, or something. So that can't be it. Is everything normal - does she eat and drink like she always has?Likely something happened that freaked her out. Does she run out of your sight when you go on walks?
Why not try putting her on a leash and going along your normal route. She'll probably react at the spot where something scared her (if that's her problem). Then you can investigate with her and hopefully she'll see there's nothing there to hurt her.
If that's not it, you can take her to the vet. Any sudden unexplained change in behaviour often has a physical cause.
2006-11-01 19:15:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe your walks are too long for her and she gets tired. Also it is getting colder, so maybe she wants to go back inside and warm up. Even tho you are in the country, walking her off leash is not such a good idea. She might get hiy by a car and killed.
2006-11-01 19:29:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her on shorter walks. Give her treats to get her out of the house.
2006-11-01 19:14:14 · answer #4 · answered by eDAFERGHTRJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AT 4 YRS, I DOUBT IT. ESPECIALLY IF SHE'S USED TO IT. COULD THERE BE ANIMALS IN THE AREA THAT SHE'S SCENTING AND SHE'S TRYING TO PROTECT YOU?
BY THE WAY, I'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO LIVE IN AUSTRALIA. IT LOOKS FANTASTIC FROM WHAT I'VE READ!!!!!!!!!
2006-11-01 20:06:01 · answer #5 · answered by Isis Is: HOPEFULL HOUNDS RESCUE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did something happen that scared her? Anything tramatic?
2006-11-01 19:11:15 · answer #6 · answered by misera1013 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it depends if that pretty lady runs off or if she stays by your side.If she stays no.
2006-11-01 19:10:58 · answer #7 · answered by celine m 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋