loumoss
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Connie
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Post by loumoss on Jul 30, 2010 7:26:27 GMT
Hello all.
Can anyone please help me with my girl, Connie. She will just not go for a walk. We have had her for 3 years now and she used to go out when we first got her, but she has always been quite nervous. When I take my other dog out (he is a X-lab) she runs indoors and hides on her bed. Showing the lead doesnt help and neither is she very interested in food, so I cant encourage her out with that! Ive tried leaving my other dog in and just trying to take her, but that doesnt work either. If I put her lead on she is so stubborn and wont move a muscle!
On the very odd occasion I have managed to take her out she is quite jumpy and stops mid walk trying to pull in the direction of home!
I would so like to take her out and for her to enjoy a nice walk, but its proving impossible.
Any help would be most appreciated, thank you.
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Post by Storm&Apollo's mum on Jul 30, 2010 9:22:48 GMT
sounds like the outside world is a very big scary place to her. can i ask how she is in the garden? will she happily go out there when told?
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loumoss
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Post by loumoss on Jul 30, 2010 10:54:55 GMT
Thanks for the reply. She is fine in the garden, runs around like an idiot! It is just getting her beyond the gate thats the problem.
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Post by bluelou on Jul 30, 2010 11:26:14 GMT
If this is a recent change in behaviour (and coaxing with food isn't working) then a trip to the vet might be worthwhile.
Our boy blue is being tested for thyroid problems at the moment and one of the symptoms (among other things) is a change in demeanour and lack of interest/reluctance to exercise. Of course, it could be a simpler explanation like being scared by a particular thing or even a bit of joint pain - if ours don't want to go out then it's often because they've pulled a muscle in their back.
Hope that helps and that it's something simple to resolve - it is difficult to manage two dogs with a different execrise schedule!
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loumoss
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Post by loumoss on Jul 30, 2010 16:22:54 GMT
Thanks for that bluelou. It hasnt happened suddenly, she is very active in the garden but wont venture any further. I think it may be a 'fear' thing. Dont know how to get her motivated to go on the lead, because she is very wilfull and will just stand her ground! Id love to take her on a lovely walk, we have so much lovely countryside where I live and its such a shame.
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Post by yvonned on Aug 1, 2010 12:39:21 GMT
I know I'm boring BUT I'd try one of the Bach flower remedies on her, I've used the Rescue Remedy on rescued doberman and Cassie for firework night. Rescue remedy is a mixture of various flower remedies but there are others for specific problems. It may be worth having a look on the web under Bach flower remedies for dogs.(I'm not good on the computer so can't do it for you). You can put 3 drops in their food or water and I drop straight onto the tongue (about 15 mins before you go out) humans can take them as well, and some famous stars use it before they go on stage. You can use it as often as you like, there is no overdosing and it has been around since the 1930's. It costs about £7 a bottle which will last years and you can get it in some chemists or health shops. Is there such a thing as agoraphobia in dogs I wonder?
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Post by yvonned on Aug 2, 2010 11:23:35 GMT
Another thought. Have you tried opening the gate and tying it open (so that it doesn't close behind her) before you even put her on the lead, some noises spook dogs.
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Post by Storm&Apollo's mum on Aug 2, 2010 21:09:44 GMT
how is she with other houndies/dogs?
houndies generally build in confidence when they are together so im wondering if you would be able to put her with other houndies in order to get her out the door so to speak?
the bach flower road is worth going down in my opinion, im also a big fan of lemon balm which works wonders on nervous dogs. i agree that it is a fear thing, the difficulty is in finding exactly what she is afraid of, clearly as she will go in the garden its not outside per se (which is a good thing) wish i could wave a magic wand and cure her for you!
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loumoss
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Connie
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Post by loumoss on Aug 5, 2010 17:01:22 GMT
Thank you for all your replys. Sorry its taken a while, ive been without my computer for a while...pinching 5 mins of the daughters one!!
Will definitely try the herbal remedies...sounds like the kind of thing that could work for her. She hasnt met many other dogs, only the one she lives with a lab X, but she is generally fine (when she has been out) with other dogs.
Thanks for all your answers. Will let you know if anything progresses.
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Post by sallydog14 on Aug 12, 2010 5:56:50 GMT
Hi. Has anyone got any suggestions on how to stop Trevor jumping up to greet us after when we get in or get up in the morning? I remember my last grey was the same but as she was a bitch she was:nt as strong or as tall when she stood up! I say no firmly and have tapped his nose a couple of times when I've said it. Think he is getting slightly better and of course it is early days yet but just wonder if anyone had any suggestions.
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Post by Ian on Aug 12, 2010 7:56:57 GMT
Hi. Has anyone got any suggestions on how to stop Trevor jumping up to greet us after when we get in or get up in the morning? I remember my last grey was the same but as she was a bitch she was:nt as strong or as tall when she stood up! I say no firmly and have tapped his nose a couple of times when I've said it. Think he is getting slightly better and of course it is early days yet but just wonder if anyone had any suggestions. You could try treating him after you've stopped him from jumping up maybe? A small piece of cheese could be the treat, but it must be after you've stopped him jumping up. The idea being he associates not jumping up with a treat, and jumping up means no treat. |
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angela
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Post by angela on Aug 12, 2010 9:42:25 GMT
Hi. Has anyone got any suggestions on how to stop Trevor jumping up to greet us after when we get in or get up in the morning? I remember my last grey was the same but as she was a bitch she was:nt as strong or as tall when she stood up! I say no firmly and have tapped his nose a couple of times when I've said it. Think he is getting slightly better and of course it is early days yet but just wonder if anyone had any suggestions. I know it is difficult, but ignore him and turn your back on him with your arms folded, do not talk, make eye contact, touch him as these are all reinforcements. When he has calmed down and stopped the jumping etc call him over to you and make a fuss of him. When you leave or come back always ignore, do not talk, make eye contact or touch him. When pack leader leaves or comes back to the pack he just walks in and does his own thing, the other members of the pack are only allowed to come over when they are invited. Hope this helps Angela |
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Post by patricksparents on Aug 12, 2010 21:26:12 GMT
I agree that's the right thing to do - but it's very difficult to ignore a certain someone when his tail is whipping round at 100 miles per hour, he is bouncing up and down and dancing round with joy to see us, singing (not barking) hello. The trick is to take out some biscuits and as soon as we go into the kitchen say the "biscuit" word! It works maybe for about 10 seconds, enough to grab his collar and calm him down! haha.
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