I have a jack russell terrior. Her name is Gwen. She is a very energetic and loving dog. She's a year old. Usually she likes to sit downstairs with me and my bf. She's acting wierd now. she wont come downstairs and if she does she will just stay at the bottom of the stairs. She will not go in the living room for anything. I closed my room door,( because thats where she wants to stay) So now she just sits at the top of the stairs. I dont know what to do???? should I take her to the vet?
2007-05-19 11:37:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yes. Usually if dogs are acting funny there is something wrong.
When you go, not only think of physical things that are different, but environmental things that may have changed and may have disrupted her usual habits? The vet will be able to help you get to the bottom of what is wrong with her.
Best to make sure that there is no physical problem that could be causing her behavior first.
2007-05-19 11:44:28 · answer #1 · answered by redd_rvt 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This would be very hard to answer with any degree of accuracy without actually observing the dog. You are with the dog and you can't make any determination. Many things to consider and either eliminate or look into further. These are two I would first consider. Is the dog showing any signs of fear? Head down, tail tucked, won't look directly at you, tries to get back up the stairs. Or is the dog having a physical problem, showing signs of pain, not sitting still, favoring or licking a part of its body, eyes tearing, back arched, reluctant to allow you to touch it?
I would not know what to do either if I was completely clueless. Taking the dog to the vet is never a bad idea. It would either rule out or confirm a physical/medical problem.
2007-05-19 11:48:39 · answer #2 · answered by DaveSFV 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did she slip on the stairs ever, or have something happen to her either downstairs or going down the stairs? Maybe she doesn't like your bf... If she isn't showing signs of illness, or pain, it's likely something bothering her...
2007-05-19 11:41:41 · answer #3 · answered by DP 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have she ever fell down the steps if she did she might is scared of yhe steps now if she didnt she dont like something upstairs or down.
2007-05-19 11:46:27 · answer #4 · answered by grumpy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe your dog doesn't like your friend. Maybe your friend hit your dog without you knowing. Dogs are trustworthy, friends are not.
2007-05-19 11:42:13 · answer #5 · answered by tko43078 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
take her to the vet
2007-05-19 11:44:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has your boyfriend done anything to make her afraid of him?
2007-05-19 12:29:33 · answer #7 · answered by K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋