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What to Do If Your Dog Refuses to Walk: Why and What to Do?

Usually, dogs are just waiting for the moment to be taken for a walk. But sometimes the pet, going out into the street, begins to rest with all its paws and refuses to go for a walk. What is the reason for this strange behavior and what can be done about it?

Health. The dog may be in pain when walking, running, or jumping. Observe the animal carefully – if you notice any other atypical behavior or any symptoms, be sure to show your pet to your veterinarian.

Fear. Some dogs are afraid of street noise, cars, other dogs, so they don’t want to walk. The best way to deal with this fear is to see a zoopsychologist. You can even do this online – in the Petstory mobile application, you can get advice from a veterinarian-zoopsychologist. You can download the application here.

Weather. It is trite, but nevertheless, some pets are also not happy with the rain or cold. Therefore, if your dog does not want to walk in bad weather, it can be understood. Think, maybe she is freezing and needs warm clothes?

Boredom. If you always walk the same route, then your pet can get bored very quickly. And then his unwillingness to walk in an attempt to show you this. Change the route, go to special dog areas, or arrange joint walks with other dog owners. If your dog has company, it will definitely be interesting for him to walk. And new routes mean a huge number of new scents, which will also interest your pet.

Only by understanding the reasons for the dog’s reluctance to walk can you fix it. Therefore, first of all, analyze them, and then proceed to eliminate them. And in no case scold the pet – this will only aggravate the situation because then the dog will associate a walk with punishment.

Alice White

Written by Alice White

Alice White, a devoted pet lover and writer, has turned her boundless affection for animals into a fulfilling career. Originally dreaming of wildlife, her limited scientific background led her to specialize in animal literature. Now she happily spends her days researching and writing about various creatures, living her dream.

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