We got a puppy about ten days ago and he is terrified of being inside. When we take him outside he is fine, but as soon as we turn back towards the door he sits down and won't move. I hate pulling him on the leash but I can't have him be an outside dog. Any ideas?
2007-06-28 01:52:05 · 8 answers · asked by Krisis 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
More info:
--He is a Golden Retriever, and I do take him on walks to get some of his "energy" out.
--He won't eat treats, not even hot dogs! It took him a few days to even eat his food.
He also doesn't like bones or other toys.
--The only other pets we have are two kittens, but all three of them get along very well.
--It's usually just me at home all day, so there aren't any loud noises for him to be afraid of.
I think he is just stubborn and crazy.
2007-06-28 02:39:02 · update #1
--If I try to leave him alone outside he flips out and cries, but if I try to get him to come inside after that he still won't.
2007-06-28 02:46:42 · update #2
It takes time.
Be friendly with pup in the house. Lots of attention and some treats. It will work fine.
2007-06-28 01:59:54 · answer #1 · answered by Michael M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pulling him back inside will not help, it will only scare him, so you should try to entice him to come inside. Each time you go out use treats to get him a little closer to the door, and praise him for any step he takes in the direction of the door. When he tries to run the other way, do not yell or chase him or you will scare him and he will continue to fear going inside. For now just pick him up and carry him inside (if you can) until you are able to get him to walk through the door using treats. It's probably just a silly puppy phobia, but you don't want to encourage it or make it worse, so I'd start working on it right away. Good luck!
2007-06-28 09:01:30 · answer #2 · answered by Luv big dogs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you need to find the reason he is afraid of the indoors. Do you have small children that agitate him? Do you have a loud fan running? Does he have to climb stairs? Find the root of the problem and eliminate it and then he will be fine. Having a dog that likes the outdoors isn't necessarily a bad thing, but I understand wanting him to be inside some of the time also. Good luck!
2007-06-28 09:03:21 · answer #3 · answered by aimhigh94 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of puppy is he? Is he a dog that will genetically not be happy inside (such as a husky, german shepard, or other large working breed)? Does he not get out often enough? Do you have a cat or dog in the house that he is uncomfortable around? There are alot of things that can play into his desire to be outside. Figure out what it is that he doesn't like inside. You may have to make some lifestyle compromises to make him happy in your world.
2007-06-28 09:02:01 · answer #4 · answered by molly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a fish tank in your house by the door. Worked at a pet store for 4 years and a lot of dogs most of them pup's hate fish tanks don't know why but they do.
2007-06-28 09:06:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you should reward him when he is inside. That way he feels that the indoors is a safe place to be and he will not be hurt. I read about a book and I just ordered it, called "On Talking Terms With Dogs: Calming Signals"
Turid Rugaas; Paperback; $10.36. It is about learning about the signals dogs send when they want you to calm down! Maybe your dog is frazzled. We are about to get our new dog from a shelter, and she is very reserved as well.
2007-06-28 09:02:41 · answer #6 · answered by Weezy J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give him a personal tour of the house and play with him in each room. It takes a little time to get used to.
2007-06-28 09:04:27 · answer #7 · answered by ms_sexy_thang05 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to makle your dog happy you should really give it what it wants..may B a bone or something......dont do it all the time cuz he'll get spoiled
2007-06-28 09:08:47 · answer #8 · answered by hotgunhotsauce 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋