donski Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 When I stand at the door with collar and lead in hand and call 'walkies' , my 6yo mini bull will go and crawl into his crate. I'm at a loss as to what is the go with this. Background: he's healthy, had recent check up and bloods tested. His energy levels and behaviours otherwise are all normal. He does mad spak attacks round the house. Nothing traumatic has happened on our walks. When he meets other dogs he is friendly and relaxed. We walk in the cool of the morning, so it's not too hot. The March flies were bad, but they're gone now. This has been going on for the last month. Previously he loved his walks. 2 years ago he went through this as well, but then started coming out again. Can anyone offer any clues? Anyone else's dogs not like going out on walks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Mini bull? Just a thought ... does that mean your doggie has a short squashed muzzle? If so, dogs with that kind of anatomy can have more trouble panting out body heat generated by activity. It's not just the temperature that raises body heat....it's activity, too. So walkies can be uncomfortable for some dogs. I had a Tibbie who point-blank refused 'walkies' on a lead. The lead was not the trouble, she'd been a champion show dog. Going out, was not the trouble, she loved meeting people & other dogs. But prolonged walking, as in 'walkies'....no way. Her breed has the shorter, slightly pugged muzzle. Not saying this IS the case with your dog. But, just a thought ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) maybe he'd like a cool coat for his walkies? With my dog it was the chain collar - took two years to over come reluctance to go walkies after changing to a flat collar, but now she's very keen. Even fetches my shoes. Edited January 20, 2015 by Mrs Rusty Bucket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Miniature Bull Terrier, so they have a longer. Is there anything like sensitive pads? or the footpath is retaining heat? So it is not uncomfy to run inside or on grass but is on a footpath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*kirty* Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Mita, a mini bull is a miniature bull terrier. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavis Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 My dog only likes to go for a walk if it is somewhere interesting aka new and/or lots of smells. If I take him down the street we live on he is not keen. Maybe your dog needs to rediscover his love of walks? You could try driving him somewhere and then walking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vehs Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 When he did this 2 years ago was it the same time of year, same neighbourhood etc? How long did he take for him to come out Is it REALLY early in the morning? maybe he wants to sleep in? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donski Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 Ha, he's a bull terrier, the ones with the big, fat Roman noses, so,if anything he's got extra breathing room! You may be onto something with the feet. He doesn't like our pebble driveway, he gingerly tiptoes across that. I'll try evenings in case he just wants a sleep in. 2 years ago we still lived where we do now, and it lasted for about 4 months, then he came good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I would be thinking ouchy feet. I see a number of bull breeds that get ouchy feet at this time of year. Try driving him somewhere with grass that you can go for a walk on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverStar-Aura Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Also, just remember that it might not be hot for you but your dog still may feel it's too hot. I'd personally have him seen by the vet again and focus on feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 It is really surprising how hot the ground actually gets. I have put my hand on the path surface on a warm day & the heat it throws off is amazing really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raineth Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Yes are there a lot of prickles around your neighbourhood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donski Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 Not prickles as such, but the bushland we walk through is definitely hard and dry. He has some booties already so I might bring them out of hiding and see he goes in those. Thanks for the assistance everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Maybe he just doesn't want to go out. He may be quite happy at home without walking. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Mita, a mini bull is a miniature bull terrier. :) Oh, Kirty, I just realized that my abbreviating 'bull terrier' to only 'bull', does look like I was talking about an actual bull! :) I was actually thinking of a staffordshire bull terrier that doesn't exactly have a long muzzle. The staffy next door used to be quite a snorter & snorer with her muzzle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Wondering about this - the running into his crate does sound as if there is some sort of nasty memory /expectation . have you tried the following ? doing a different routine when it's walk time? using a different leash/collar , which jingles differently ? gone thru another door? have a car parked just outside- and go straight into the car? start putting leash on during/just before meals - don't do anything ..just clip it on , so that at least has a good connotation again for him :) walk the are without your dog . feel the ground, listen for odd noises, look for things , sniff the air low down ... if you can, stop & sit ..and listen/feel... have you driven him somewhere different and walked him? if you are walking alongside roads ..be aware that a faceful of exhaust fumes is one of the best deterrents there is Dogs are, unfortunately at the right level - and when someone is reversing out a driveway, or you are , for some reason, walking with the traffic flow , instead of against it - there is a risk of noise/fumes/burning . His feet would need to be very soft to worry about hard ground - it's hot manhole covers and soft black asphalt which are the dangers. have you had heavy rain? I have seen dogs spooked' after walking over drains/pipes thru which water rushes - they hear it underneath, and it can be very unsettling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Check feet, pads, in between the toes and base of the nail bed, as well as the groin and armpits for irritation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 after that stinky hot day that the fires started, and then the rain... caltrop prickle creeper is out in force in my suburb in Adelaide. That would put a dog off a walk, puncture your pram and bike tyres and pierce your crocs.. Not fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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