Sudden agoraphobia (fear of going outside)?

Has anyone who handles the dog been under stress lately. I know when I walk, I tend to think about my problems. Think about the last few weeks. Your feelings are transmitted through your body language and your tensions are easily read by animals. He may associate this stress on a walk with being outdoors because maybe he doesn't sense it when he is home.

You cannot allow him to be fearful, and do not coddle him when he is being fearful. Use a choke collar and when he pulls, tug and release the choke and say No in a stern voice. You are sending the message that you have the situation under control. Watch your own body languange and clear your mind when on a walk. Take a treat along and make it a happy experience for him again. It will take time, but he will eventually understand that you are in control of him and that he is safe. The treat is only for when he is heeling. No in a stern voice and heel in a calm assertive voice, and good dog in a sweet voice. Over and over again.

Agoraphobia In Dogs

There might be a new dog in the area, possibly not neutered, marking everywhere. Your dog, already highly strung, could be feeling unsafe in the territory of an unseen(but clearly dominant) stranger.

See if you can take him somewhere quite different. Can you drive him a bit further a few times? see if the behaviour stops if you go to a different "territory".

I can't think of any physical cause for this. Maybe a few dog psychology sessions or an ordinary training school could improve him. Sorry to be not much help.

The idea is to keep the dog subthreshold in regard to its triggers and you'll know you're there when the dog can eat treats. You need to understand triggers, thresholds, counter conditioning and desensitization. This site has information

www.fearfuldogs.com

It doesn't matter if this is a 'fear phase' or if the dog has become sensitized to things it was forced to deal with. You work with it the same way.

What does highly strung translate to you as? To me it sounds as if your dog was always fearful/nervous and he is now exhibiting that fear!!!

If he has always been like this, high strung, it is a genetic condition and it will manifest when the proper circumstances present themselves, as they have now!!!

There is not very much you can do about it seeing as how you have done all the proper things you mentioned in your post. You will have to accept that condition and live with it, or make other arrangements for the dog that will suit your life and his better, good luck!!

ADD: I am absolutely NOT serious of any dog going to the bathroom in the house...that is not what I suggested, I was merely talking about his temperament and idiosyncrasies that you have to get used to and live with.

As far as the bathroom thing...he is a dog, put a leash on him and make him go outside, like or not, he does not have an option there!!

I'm doing basic obedience right now. My trainer hasn't once handled my dog. He has shown me how to handle my dog by using his own dog but that's about it. The reasoning is that I need to learn how to do these basic corrections and what not myself. Learn more https://tinyurl.im/HZ4Lr

I have never considered sending my dog away for training. I guess I haven't found that much of a problem with him to even think about it.

Again, it may also have to do with the level of training you are looking for etc. No idea lol. I'm not a trainer. I think a first time dog owner needs to learn simple commands and how to handle their dog themselves as well.

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Yes, I think you should see someone to get diagnosed, and ask for the appropriate medication ( usually anti depressants or anto anxiety pills) to help you control it. Also, try deep breathing when you feel anxious. Counselling, exercise, eating healthily and taking a multi vitamin will also help , Good Luck x

I'm not sure about the fear phase. It sounds like the dog knows something you don't. However try leaving the dog the option to go outside, or try putting his favourite treat just outside. One everyday. Each day move the treat a little further away.

call Cesar he is a genius I'm sure this has something to do with something that happend outside the only advice i have is get the dog outside and make sure it goes into a calm submissive behavior before you go back in

Agoraphobics cannot go outside at all.