I'm too scared to walk around the block.?
I never used to have a problem with it. My parents have become over protective and latly and say its too dangerous, but I want to walk. This morning I got dressed and ready to just walk around and enjoy myself, but then as I got to the window to look at the street, I was too nerves. Whats up with that? I mean I used to walk around the block when I was 9 and now I'm 16... ???
Scared to walk my dog?
No one is going to kidnap you.... kidnapping is extremely rare and is most often the result of custody disputes and happens to younger children. So it isn't about decreasing your chances as much as it is making you feel more confident in public alone. One thing is to walk in the daytime - never go out after sunset (not because of kidnapping but because it is generally unsafe). Also make sure that you are very observant... keep your eyes on a swivel to observe everything in your regular sight and if you are nervous then check behind yourself every so often. Also stick to safer places. So don't roam too far from home and stick to streets. So if you live in a residential area then make sure to perhaps walk a couple of blocks and then start circling the house at a 2 block radius so you are always just a short run from home. If you live in a city then just be sure to keep out of alleys. If you live in the country then stick to a main road and don't venture into bushes or private property. Another thing is to dress for a walk... get some sneakers on, shorts or pants and a t-shirt. Don't wear things that would make it awkward to run if you needed to. (it also helps to run with the dog, nothing makes you feel more confident that running in sync with a dog). The biggest thing is to just remember that you are in control of situations. If you see something that makes you feel nervous then take a different route, if someone is trying to get you to come to them then just walk away, and if anyone makes a move to grab you then you scream bloody murder and book it out of there.
My dog is too big to walk?
Ok well I got my dog on Friday from the Humane Society. When I adopted him his size kinda worried me, but he is a really sweet and good looking dog, so I took him home. The lady I talked tosaid they do some nonagression training or something like that, and I can tell they did some othertraining too, but I don't think they completely suppressed his agression (idk what otherword to use) cause he growls at my stepdad for some reason and he also chased my cat when we put him in the yard. I wouldn't be worried to take him on a walk for these reasons, except he is a big 70lb dog. I'm 150lbs. I'm pretty muscular but I don't thinki could hold him back if he felt like tearing loose. He is a labradour mix. Haveyou ever had this problem? Is there anything I could do, like training, so this wont happen? Any tips? Any help wouldbeappreciated thanks.
I m scared to do my front walk over!?
So I m scared to do my front walkover. I can do my bridge and my handstand BUT I JUST CANT DO IT!! Like I get scared even when I have a spotter. I just really want to do this but I m so scared. Any tips??!
Why is my dog suddenly scared of the hallway?
OMG my dog started doing this too! I've had people tell me it is everything from "she smells a recent visitor she didn't like" (like some child molester visited or something) to "she just wants attention"! I know, it is like there is a big hairy monster behind you or something, creeps me out too! My dog won't even go if I walk with her and freaks out if I try to carry her down the hall, I have to literally get her to the hall and push hard from behind, and she leaps into the hallway and is fine once she is halfway down and into the bedroom, it is just that first threshold. The best I can figure is she is getting older, and not able to see as well, and is scared of the dark or thinks there is a hole there or something.....or there is a big hairy monster I cannot see LOL I thought at one point she didn't want to go to bed, but once she is past the hall, she is fine. My sister's puppy is scared of the dark, which gave me that thought. My dog hates the water, which made me think maybe it looks like water or a hole to her... Just in case, I did check the crawl space (or had my husband do it), checked for a gas leak, checked the attic, checked all the locks, checked all the closets, etc. There was nothing wrong, but it never hurts to check. Mine is a Queensland Heeler, 9 years old. She just started doing this occasionally last year, and has done it about a dozen times since then. She has lived in this house for all her life except the first few months (got her from the pound as a puppy). I didn't change anything. There was nothing to trigger this behavior, and it only crops up occasionally. You are the first other person have ran across with this issue! Maybe we have the same monster in the hallway.
Why is my dog scared to go into some rooms in my house? This has just started.
There could be many reasons, and you may have to eliminate them one by one until you hit on the right one.Something might have scared your dog in the room. Sometimes it’s really odd. We had a lovely German Shepherd who was afraid of nothing. Then we had a visitor who left his guitar standing in a corner of the front hall. Despite the Shepherd/Doberman happily going wherever, the German Shepherd paused on the stairs and refused to go down the remaining steps. He looked anxious until someone noticed he was giving the guitar the stink eye. We put it in a closet and he happily went downstairs. Is there anything new in the room?Could it be sound? I was walking a pair of Irish Setters past a house where a party of children decided to all jump in the pool together. The noise frightened the dogs so much that I couldn’t walk them past the house anymore.Is it possible that someone in your house noticed the dog was apprehensive or curious about something, and they decided to see what happens if they take it further? Our dog doesn’t like the sound of the coffee grinder. We didn’t make a big deal of it & he is used to it now, but if we chased him with the grinder it could make him nervous enough to avoid it and maybe the room it lives in.Last, the room could be haunted. No, I haven’t been watching too many scary movies. Dogs have senses which we don’t, and it’s not as if we can ask them what they see. I’ve seen dogs not want to go into places which had the reputation of being haunted. My friend’s house was haunted. Her dog didn’t like to go down in the basement, where someone had hung herself. Once I was in the house alone and feeling sick. The ghost played music for me and the dog was glued to my side. Most of the time there was nothing going on in the house and the dog behaved normally. Anyone die recently? In the house? Anyone psychic visit?If it’s important that your dog be in this room, you might try gradually desensitizing your dog to the room. Bring some dog treats & a book. Sit in the doorway. Your dog will want the treats, so you’ll have his attention. Have him sit next to you, give him a treat. Hav him lay down & stay, give him a treat. Hold another treat in your hand, read a page or 2. Give your dog a treat. Keep doing this, moving further into the room, a little at a time, pace determined by how apprehensive (or not) your dog acts.With some detective work and patience you should be able to solve this.
Why are (some) dogs scared to pass a cat?
I grew up with cats and had 6 or 7 over the years. One of them was very tough. He was actually a bit of a bastard and the only person he liked was me and I loved him. We lived in a condo complex but in a relatively rural area so most cats were outdoor cats. He was a large feral cat that we brought in when he was a kitten and he was a lifelong outdoor cat. We had thick woods and a creek behind our condo and the things he brought home were amazing. The normal mice, rats and other small rodents were nothing. He dragged a beaver and a raccoon home (separetely) and like most cats kept them alive until he could show his owner how he could kill them in front of me. These were not babies but full sized creatures.There was one neighborhood dog that everyone disliked. This is going back to the 70’s/80’s so I don't remember the breed but everyone was afraid of it because it jumped and barked like it was going to kill even the adults. And it was big. It one time tackled my brother (who I'd say was 8 at the time) and was about to start biting before some dad in the neighborhood pulled him off.One day my all white tough cat was chilling out in a field where we, kids and parents, were playing and hanging out. This dog must have gotten off its leash and came charging around the corner making a dash right for my cat. My cat didn't run or flinch. Just stood there waiting for the dog to come at it. When the dog was about to attack it my cat jumped up about 3 feet in the air like some Bruce Lee feline and slashed this massive and angry dog across the face. One swipe. He landed, turned around and slowly walked away while the dog was crying and bleeding. The dogs owner started yelling at my mother and my mom let a few colorful expletives fly at him.The dog wasn't badly hurt but could have easily lost his eyesight and if my cat had decided to stick around I wouldn't doubt if he could have killed the large blinded dog.Moral of the story: not all cats are, but some are badasses.
I’m trying to teach my dog to walk on the street without being scared of moving cars, people, etc., any tips?
Our latest pup has some issues being afraid of different things such as something on our sidewalk that wasn't there an hour ago…like a leaf! We had to work with her fear of riding in the car and her fear of jumping by teaching her to jump up on the sofa, the chair and low walls. She also suddenly refusesd to go into my studio from other parts of the house. She will slink through the kitchen as if something is after her.Through all this I've found out that it is important to keep your sense of humor and to treat the situation with love, patience and perseverance. She definitely picks up on my moods. So if, for instance, I'm afraid or unsure of something, she will be too so she helps me to be brave . I also reward her with a small food treat and praise when she jumps on the sofa or comes into the studio. She loves people but wants to jump on them so I tell her to ‘leave it' when we are walking and we pass a person or dog. I praise her for behaving. She is always watching my reactions.So walk down the street with assurance and praise your dog. Stop her to a sit, praise her and give her a treat. Soon she should look forward to walks. If you haven't taken her to dog class please do as this would help you both. We take our pup to dog friendly places like Pet Smart, Home Depot and Rural King. Socialization is so crucial. Take her for walks in parks where there are people, other dogs and noises. I like it because it is not overwhelming with people, dogs and noises like a city street would be. Do your research. Your pup is depending on you and if things don't improve seek out a professional.Good luck!Here's a photo of our little Winnie, our little fraidy cat, that is learning to be a brave dog!