Tips for walks? Joel has been acting a little different on walks(since Rosco) even when Rosco was here he mostly wouldn't even come with us, but Joel is still acting more scared. I'm wondering if I should make him go so he'll get over it, or I'm not sure if it will make him worse if I baby him? Today we went and he was even pulling away when he saw a person far off which is strange because he normally pulls toward a person. So on our way home I ended the walk with letting him explore his FAVORITE tree, it's a big pine tree he goes under and pees on everything:p So what should I do? |
Have you tried using a stroller or walking with him in your arms a bit until he gets curious and may want to explore. |
I'd just try to be patient and coax him through it, carrying along a treat or squeaky toy to use to divert and hold his attention on that as a stranger approaches and passes by until he begins to feel secure without his big buddy along. Once he's allowed to see that nothing bad happens but in fact he gets a treat or his favorite squeaky toy sounded when a strange person or dog approaches and walks by, in time he should come to think that someone coming is a very good thing and brings him a tasty tidbit or a fun squeak of his toy. Reinforcing his self-assurance by keeping him busy with life-enriching activities and things should keep him focused and working through his loss of his big brother and help him deal with the loss. |
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Thanks:) Sounds good, he wouldn't care for a toy so I'll try next time with his favorite, some hotdog:p |
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