Why a dog refuses to go for walks: top 5 reasons if the pet is healthy
Usually dogs willingly run up to their owner when they see a leash in his hands.
However, sometimes the dog indifferently looks at the walking “equipment” and goes back to his bed.
This can happen if your pet is experiencing health problems, stress, anxiety, etc. But sometimes the reason is not at all in the dog’s physical or mental health.
1. Bad weather can affect a dog's reluctance to go for a walk. You shouldn't force a dog to trot in the rain.
2. Sometimes the reason may be fatigue. So, if you walk a hunting dog 2 times a day for 3 hours, making it run, jump and play, you are doing the right thing. But if we are talking about, for example, an English bulldog, such hard training is not necessary for it.
3. Monotony of walks, i.e. the same route, lack of training and games can also affect the pet’s desire to walk.
4. Don’t forget about the dog’s age – as a rule, older pets are less active.
5. Finally, a dog may simply not want to go for a walk due to its mood – just like a person, an animal has active and cheerful days, and vice versa.
