Hi all, I've had my 2y/o rescue dog since July and he's so far been doing great. I live in London and he is very timid, which I know is not ideal, (the rescue did not admit this despite me asking and we didn't get to meet him before he arrived) but despite that he's made massive strides and has just been building and building his confidence every day.
Ever since he arrived, we've been taking him for two walks a day (one in the morning, one in the evening) because we don't have a garden. So far, so good, but for the past few days he has been so unwilling to go outside in the evenings. It's hard work to convince him to come to the door, almost harder than when he first arrived, and there have been times once he is outside that he starts desperately trying to escape his harness so he can run back home. Thankfully we live on a quiet street with no immediate danger from cars etc., but it's obviously very distressing for everyone involved!
I know progress isn't linear so I'm hoping this is just his first low period, but I wondered if anyone else has experienced this and how you dealt with it?
As far as we know nothing has happened to trigger this new fear. He's still excited for his park walks in the daytime, but now will suddenly get anxious halfway round and pull to go home. I just don't know what to think!
Any help or advice much appreciated.
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