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Originally Posted by Nancy1999  Brit, while I agree that exercise is good for a dog, you would not want to start most Yorkies with a 4 mile walk. This could be deadly! You have to work up to this amount.
To the OP, I suggest you get a vet check up and make sure that there are no underlying issues. I'm concerned about the pacing, and I did want to tell you that my little rescue paces, if his tummy is upset. Are you feeding anything besides the dog food that could be upsetting his stomach? Sometimes even a healthy dog treat can cause upsets. Also, remember that dogs are very intuitive, and if you are nervous, they are going to sense that. It may help if you can find ways to relax. Do you have time together where you just chill? Anyway, glad you are calling a behaviorist, let us know if anything is helping. |
I am a pretty composed and relaxed person, my own anxiety comes from large crowds, strange places, traffic, filth, so in my home I am absolutely at peace. We live on seven acres and Bubba comes everywhere with me no leash needed, when we are outside I will sit or even lay on the lawn, he does laps around me, I lay him down next to me, he can't wait to bounce up. Dh says he's unloveable, doesn't like us, but Bubba is loyal, he follows, obeys, is sweet, just doesn't relax.
I am an avid runner and although I will take my Lab with me, at the 3 mile mark he needs rest, Bubba is 4.5 lbs and a petite frame, you are correct, running like that would kill him, it has never crossed my mind to do that to him, I know so many people think what works for one dog works for all dogs, I just want Bubba to rest.
I have played with his diet a bit (Taste of the Wild to Blue), and his stools changed for the worse, with his kibble I add carrots, but have never eliminated carrots all together to see if that might be the culprit. I will have to try that.