Bullmastiffmum Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Just after some opinions on why the change..... 2 days ago, we headed off on our morning walk when my 5 yr old male bullmastiff abruptly dug his heels in and wanted to head in a direction around the neighbourhood that we have never been to. i sort of found in humourus to follow his lead as he seemed to have a plan on where he was heading... Right and left down certain streets, stayed on certain sides of the road etc etc He has never done this before and is most of the time a pleasure to walk with. We do have a variety of routes we walk but never in that area, and he has never been there or escaped from the yard. The problem is he didnt seem as if he wanted the walk to finish, and i am not sure how to deal with him, as he is usually very obedient, but he wasnt budging and he did it again today?? (and i do carry treats, but even they werent of interest!!) Any insight would be great Thanks in advance:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Bitch/es in season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Did he ever stop at a particular place, double back at any point? Bitches in season was my thought as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullmastiffmum Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 No he didnt seem interested in anything particular, just casually walking ,sniffing ,weeing on occassion. But when i tried to go in a different direction he would just stop and not want to move!! He was desexed at 6 monthes , this was so out of character Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Perhaps he's testing you for some reason, or maybe he wants new scenery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katdogs Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Is there a KFC or similar that way? Or something else strong smelling (our mangrove swamp seems to draw the dogs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantis Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Bitch/es in season? Yes that was my thought as well, it's spring & a young man's thoughts turn to love. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Bitch/es in season? Yes that was my thought as well, it's spring & a young man's thoughts turn to love. :laugh: Or following a good smell? My Jeune has a certain something and even if she goes downstairs to wee, the other dogs will either follow her or sniff her madly when she comes back upstairs. Maybe another femme fatale has been walking in those streets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 My boy has done the opposite of this. He got into a routine of always turning left out of the gate. Tried going right, dug his heels in and wouldn't move, kept taking him in a big circle to turn and slowly made it smaller everyday till he went the right direction. Maybe your boy decided he didn't want to follow routine. Perhaps follow his way for a bit, but then instead of turning around, walk around the block back to the normal route. That is if he will let you lead at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 (edited) My dog only wants to go the usual way to the local park. But if she was a beagle, you'd never know where you'd end up. But have been some good smell to track. Maybe you want to join your local tracking club. PS my dog will track cats. Edited November 9, 2012 by Mrs Rusty Bucket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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