Quote:
Originally Posted by Kmaccani  Just had her to the Vet last week to get a heartworm check so I could renew meds. She checked out fine. It isnt everywhere she wont walk, just within this RV complex. I did order a stroller yesterday (much to my husbands dismay), so I will try that, too. Thanks one and all for the suggestions. |
I hope part-time, short-term use of the stroller can help desensitize her to the RV complex in the next couple of weeks or so. And don't rule-out a Thundershirt. Something about them just calms some dogs, like Tibbe, right down.
Sometimes just a new shadow that falls in a different spot on the yard as the season changes, a new dog/cat in one of the homes or yards, a coyote or even raccoon, lurking in the distance, with its new, foreign, wild scent, can conspire to freak out a dog who is not very self-confident and calm and happy outside.
I hope she gets past this sooner rather than later but if you treat her fears matter-of-factly, gently redirect her and desensitize her through this, always rewarding bravery with your tone of voice and praise/positive rewards for behavior you want, in time she will no doubt work through this. If you keep on working with her in a calm, confident manner, I've no doubt she will. And you can use similar techniques for any new fear session she has down the road.